Author: Anubhav Shahi

The 18th season of the IPL is underway and most teams have played seven to eight games each. In this season, no player has scored a hundred although two-three players have come close but they decided to forego the opportunity and rather chose to finish the game. Last year, a total of 13 hundreds were scored, the highest in any season.  Most 100s in IPL History This year, no player has scored a hundred but the players are expected to break the curse. No IPL season has ever gone with an individual hundred. Player (Teams)SpanMat100V Kohli (RCB)2008–20252608JC Buttler (GT/MI/RR)2016–20251147CH Gayle…

Cricket is often synonymous with speed, power, and precision. Yet, amid the thunder of fast bowlers and the brilliance of power-hitters, there’s a curious counterpoint: the slowest ball in cricket. Far from being a gimmick, the slow ball – a sudden dip in pace – can be devastatingly effective, unsettling the most watchful batsman. This article explores the slowest deliveries ever recorded or famously executed, examines the masters who bowled them, and reflects on why the snail-paced ball remains a strategic weapon in modern cricket. What Counts as the Slowest Ball? While cricket doesn’t officially track the “slowest ball” as…

Retirement in cricket is rarely a fixed milestone – it’s a personal crossroads shaped by form, fitness, format, and sometimes, unexpected life events. From legends clinging on into their 40s to prodigious talents walking away in their 20s, the retirement landscape is as varied as the players themselves. 1. No Fixed Rule: A Spectrum of Retirement Ages Cricket doesn’t enforce an age limit. Instead, retirement ages reflect a mix of physical demands, formats played, personal aspiration, and performance. Historically, fast bowlers, due to sheer physical strain, often exit in their mid-30s. For example, Australia’s Glenn McGrath retired around 37 after…

The third edition of the Asia Cup T20I will begin on Sep 9 with eight teams participating in the UAE. With the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 looming and only a few months away, the ACC have decided to organize the T20I Asia Cup. The tournament started in the ODI format in 1984, is now played in T20I format too if the T20 WC is around the corner. The first T20I Asia Cup was played in 2016, followed by another edition in 2022. Three years later, another T20I is looming and the attention will be on how these teams are…

In the ever-evolving world of cricket, legends are born, records are shattered, and fans passionately debate who deserves the title of the “God of Cricket.” For decades, Sachin Tendulkar held this divine moniker, not just for his staggering records but for the grace, consistency, and humility with which he played. But cricket has moved on into a new era – a time dominated by fierce competition, power hitting, all-format dominance, and heightened expectations. As we move through the 2020s, a new question arises in every cricket fan’s mind: Who is the new God of world cricket? While this title is…

The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9. The tournament will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sharjah hasn’t been included in the venues as India Cricket Team is not allowed to play in Sharjah since 2000. Apparently, the match-fixing investigations regarding the matches played in the 90s revealed that Sharjah was a den of betting and match-fixing at the time.  Notably, during the 2018 edition, Sharjah was not given these matches and India didn’t play outside of Dubai. They didn’t play outside of Dubai during the ICC Champions Trophy early this year. Expect the same in…

Cricket is a sport known not just for its intricate rules and formats, but also for its strategic depth. One of the most vital and often overlooked aspects of the game is field placement. Every fielding position has a purpose, shaped by tactics, conditions, and the playing style of both batsman and bowler. This article dives deep into cricket fielding position names, what they mean, where players stand, and why each role matters. The Basics of Cricket Fielding Positions Cricket is typically played on an oval-shaped ground with a 22-yard pitch in the center. Fielders are placed around the field…

Talking about the history, it was first played in 1984, less than a year after India clinched their maiden cricket world cup. British Tobacco company, Rothmans was the sponsor of the inaugural tournament. This was a kind of a tri-series with Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India playing each other. The Men In Blue, India won both their matches and won the tournament.  They are one of the most successful teams with eight Asia Cup titles, including the T20I one in 2016. The second most-successful side is Sri Lanka with six titles including the T20I one in 2022. Technically, they are…

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as MS Dhoni, is not just a cricketer but a global brand in himself. Known for his calm demeanor, strategic brilliance, and iconic finishes, MS Dhoni has shaped the sport of cricket in India and across the world. While his cricketing career is filled with remarkable achievements, his brand value has grown exponentially over the years, making him one of the most marketable athletes in the world. From a small-town boy to a cricketing legend, MS Dhoni has become synonymous with success and leadership, and his influence transcends the cricketing field. His brand value has…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the governing body for cricket at the international level. With the help of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), they not only make the rules of the game but also the code of conduct of the players. They are responsible for events such as ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and the Test Championship Final. Any cricket outside of ICC events are under the jurisdiction of member boards. Meanwhile, let’s have a look at the net worth of the Apex Council.  Quick Facts Table DetailInfoNet WorthEstimated between $3 billion – $4 billion as of…