Author: Divyansh Mishra

Cheteshwar Pujara, a successful Test player for India, has announced his retirement from all cricket. He wasn’t planning to but the Indian selectors left him with no choice. They told him he wouldn’t be picked for the Test team anymore. With that door shut, the right-handed batter decided to not only quit international cricket but also domestic cricket. He wants to make room for younger players from Saurashtra to play for India. Saurashtra had hoped Pujara would play again after he said he would. But after being turned down by the national selectors for two years, it was too much.…

Mark Wood, one of England’s most feared fast bowlers, has revealed how tough it is to bowl to Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Pant is known for his aggressive and unpredictable style of play. When people think of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma come to mind. These two experienced players have given bowlers a hard time for years. Kohli usually gets settled at the crease, while Rohit likes to hit the ball for sixes. But when Mark Wood was asked which Indian batsman is the hardest to bowl to, he chose Pant over Kohli and Sharma. Wood said Pant’s…

MS Dhoni, the CSK wicketkeeper-batter, is likely to play his last IPL season in 2026. Retirement rumors have been floating around but Dhoni has told those close to him that he’s planning to extend his career into IPL 2026. At 44, this Indian legend is redefining how long a cricketer can play. For the past few years there have been retirement talks and he kept everyone guessing even during the recent IPL season. He’s always said his fitness will decide his future in IPL. Now those close to Dhoni say he’s not ready to retire as long as his body…

It’s been almost 3 months since the tragic stampede in Bengaluru which happened during RCB’s IPL title celebrations. The crowd outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries. The Karnataka government started an inquiry and admitted the event wasn’t ready. A police complaint was filed against RCB, the event organizers and KSCA saying they didn’t get permission or follow instructions. RCB’s social media went silent after the incident. But in a recent post they said they’ve started RCB Cares in response to the tragedy. Here’s what they wrote to their fans: View this post on Instagram A…

Hasan Nawaz, the middle order batsman for Pakistan, spoke about the team’s preparation for the upcoming tri-series and Asia Cup 2025 which is to be held in UAE next month. In a media interaction, Hasan talked about the much awaited match between Pakistan and India in the continental tournament. When asked about the big game, Hasan said, Yes, it will be a challenge. He added, Every match has its own pressure but we try to enjoy ourselves and treat each game as a challenge. India-Pakistan games are always exciting and I am excited to be a part of them. We…

In 2017, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) had opened the Virender Sehwag Gate at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now Arun Jaitley Stadium) in October. This was to honour Sehwag, a legend who changed the way people looked at Test openers. He scored two triple centuries, had amazing hand-eye coordination, contributed to two World Cup wins and often won matches for India. Seven years later, his son Aaryavir made his debut at the same ground in the second Delhi Premier League (DPL). Central Delhi Kings needed a new opener as Yash Dhull had joined North Zone team for…

After a short break, the Indian team is gearing up for the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. Their campaign begins on September 10 against the hosts. The squad for the big event has been announced and Sanju Samson is in it. He has been a top performer with the bat in recent T20Is for India. Even with his good performances, Samson’s opening spot in the playing eleven is not guaranteed. Shubman Gill, who is also the vice-captain, has been included in the squad and that adds competition for the opening slot. There have been talks about Samson being left…

Shami was recently seen talking about how everyone, even the new guys on the team, calls him Lala. He finds it funny because he doesn’t even know why they call him that. It’s weird because Lala is a name some people use for Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistani captain, or for jewelers in some parts of India. He even joked if they call him that because of his weight. Indian cricketers having nicknames is super common. Like, everyone knows Kohli was called Cheeku when he was younger, and Sourav Ganguly is Dada. Shami has been dealing with some injuries that…

Karun Nair is leaving Vidarbha to rejoin Karnataka. He played for Karnataka earlier and is coming back after three seasons, after two seasons with Vidarbha. Nair had some good times with Vidarbha. His domestic cricket was solid and he was a big part of their Ranji Trophy win for the third time. In Ranji Trophy he scored 863 runs in 16 innings, averaging 53.93 with 4 centuries. He was so good that the selection committee considered him for the Test team after more than 8 years. He also did well in Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 779 runs in 8 innings.…

Mohammed Shami is not happy with the retirement rumors and requests. In a recent interview he asked who would benefit if he retires or why people see him as an obstacle. Shami who was not picked for the Anderson-Tendulkar series in England said he will retire only when he loses interest in the game. Till then he will play domestic cricket or find other opportunities when he is not selected for international matches. He directly challenged his critics, If someone has a problem, tell me. Whose life will become better if I retire? Why do you see me as a…