Feature image– Official Proteas Men Twitter/X handle South Africa and ICC Tournaments are like this coquettish couple who are extremely flirtatious in the group stages but seem to distance from each other as the knock out games arrive. Perhaps, when it’s time to have decisions made in the do or die games, South Africa decides to look the other side, leavingthe die-hard faithful rather bemused. It has happened way too often, be it the semifinals of the 1999, 2007 and the 2015 editions or most recentl ..read more

Image source– Twitter/X India’s T20 World Cup team was unveiled, and fans were shocked to find that KL Rahul—a crucial player—was absent. The gifted batter, who is renowned for his outstanding performances, was left off the starting lineup. Many were left wondering why he was absent and how this will affect the dynamics of the team in the upcoming mega event. ● Unraveling KL Rahul’s Exclusion: Delving into the Selector’s Decision Since KL Rahul and Rinku Singh were not included in the squad, fans’ legitimate worries were evident, especially since the announcement of the squad w ..read more

Image source– X Punjab Kings accomplished the seemingly unachievable yesterday in a cricket match that astounded spectators worldwide. They easily overcame the greatest total in T20 history with an amazing show of power hitting and unflinching commitment. As Punjab Kings took the field, the air was electric with anticipation as they faced their opponents’ intimidating 262-run objective. After that, the Punjab Kings batters produced a ceaseless assault of sixes and boundaries that left the opposition startled and the cricket community in complete astonishment. It was nothing short of a cricket ..read more

“Kachra Firki Daal,” screams Bhuvan( Amir Khan) in the film Lagan. Kachra’s( Aditya Lakhiya the actor) weapon of choice is the Firki – a spinning delivery so subtle, it whispers secrets to the wind. Each revolution of the ball conjures illusions painting arcs of mysteries in the air dancing on the edge of impossibility. The “firki balls” spun in unusual directions and with varying trajectories, making them difficult for the batsmen to read and play effectively. But all that is fiction isn’t it? What relevance does it have to an article on Cricket? Film, they say often mirrors society, encapsul ..read more

Just how commonly has one heard and perhaps for countless many years that for as long as there’s true love, age is hardly a factor?  In other words, age hardly matters where there is true love.  But the moment you throw a cricketing spin or construct to the age old slice of wisdom, perhaps it only appears to make more sense.  How about- for as long as you have true love for the game, age is hardly a factor?  And if that’s true, then perhaps it best explains a certain Sally Barton. For age in her case, it must be said, hardly seemed to be of any contention where it cam ..read more

(Image source– Twitter/ X) The secret to any kind of success is attributed to the one word called confidence. Confidence to conquer every adversity amid soaring to the finish line in any race of life. Much like every race in life and more so in cricket, confidence is the invisible force that propels a player to execute shots with finesse, bowl with precision, and field with agility.  It’s the belief in one’s abilities that transforms potential into performance on the field. And a player who undo ..read more

The encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore last night at Chinnaswamy Stadium was more than simply a cricket match; it was a display of strength and skill. A stunning total of 549 runs, scored in just 40 overs, lighted up the scoreboard. The way the batters were effortlessly sending the ball hurtling over the boundary lines time and time again gave the impression that they were playing a completely other game. The atmosphere pulsed with excitement and expectation as 38 sixes fell on the field. Even more amazing is the fact that this was not an isolated incident. T ..read more

When Sanju Samson steps onto the cricket field, there’s a certain tension in the air – a mix of talent and inconsistency that seems to follow him like a shadow. Despite his undeniable skill, there’s always a lingering doubt about whether he can truly harness it consistently. Yet, there’s something captivating about Samson’s name, invoking both admiration and curiosity among cricket enthusiasts. His journey in cricket has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, marked by thrilling highs and unexpected lows. It’s a narrative that grips fans worldwide, drawing them into the captivating story ..read more

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who are currently languishing in ninth place in the points table, are a reflection of the many difficulties they are facing as the IPL season progresses. The team’s performance in only one of its four games has left fans perplexed and wondering what’s wrong. RCB appears to be having trouble establishing a rhythm on the field, as evidenced by their erratic bowling spurts and fragile batting collapses. Supporters get irritated when they see their team miss out on chances and lose most of the time. Cricket fans are still concerned about the team’s problems for t ..read more

You can’t help but notice Mayank Agarwal’s batting struggles amidst all of the IPL excitement. It’s unexpected and demoralizing, similar to witnessing an experienced marathon runner trip over a stone. You can’t help but wonder what’s going wrong with this gifted batter. The strain grows with each innings, and Agarwal’s failure to settle into a rhythm is increasingly evident. Fans like us can only hope for that one breakthrough moment in which his bat regains its previous majesty, but the uncertainty never goes away. In a team full of hitters who can hit for the moon, fans argue over Agarwal’s ..read more