Author: Divyansh Mishra

Lately, MS Dhoni has been batting lower down the order for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He recently explained that because of a knee injury last season, some of his teammates being in the running for the T20 World Cup, and the guys above him performing well, he hasn’t needed to bat higher.  But during an IPL 2025 match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sending Dhoni in at No. 9 surprised a lot of former cricketers. CSK was chasing 197 runs and needed 98 off 28 balls when Dhoni came to bat after Ravichandran Ashwin was out for…

After their tough loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his thoughts, and some of them were a bit quirky. The match, which took place on Friday, was notable because RCB managed to claim their first-ever win at CSK’s home ground in 17 years. They completely dominated the game, showcasing a strong performance that had the home team struggling. When Ruturaj was asked about the game, he had a rather unusual take on the situation. He expressed that he was relieved they didn’t lose by a larger margin, pointing out that the final difference…

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to face off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2025 Indian Premier League, but there’s been a change to the schedule. Originally planned for an earlier date, the match will now be played on April 8 at Eden Gardens. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made this announcement on March 28. The reason for the switch? Both the Kolkata Police and the Cricket Association of Bengal noticed a shortage of police officers during the Ram Navami festivities, making it tricky to ensure everything runs smoothly. So, mark your…

The matchup between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans really spices things up in IPL 2025. Both teams are coming off tough losses, and they definitely want to turn things around. For Mumbai, losing to Chennai Super Kings was a tough pill to swallow. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans couldn’t quite nail it against the Punjab Kings, even after posting a strong 232 runs. This sets them up for a big showdown where both sides need to bring their A-game and can’t afford another loss. Looking at Gujarat’s performance, while they racked up a decent score, their weaknesses were glaring. If MI can…

Australia really knows how to shine in the ODI World Cup. They’ve been the most successful team in this tournament’s history, bagging an impressive six titles. Between 1999 and 2007, they managed to clinch the championship three times in a row, which is quite a feat! Things didn’t go as planned in 2011 when they faced India in the semi-finals and sadly lost. Not one to stay down for long, though, the Aussies bounced back with a bang just four years later when the World Cup took place right in their backyard. Under Michael Clarke’s captaincy, Australia only lost one…

Chepauk has this unique vibe that everyone seems to feel, not just the loyal fans of Anbu-den. RCB’s captain, Rajat Patidar, definitely got caught up in it, especially after his team pulled off a solid 50-run victory against CSK. It was quite the match, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed off their skills and broke a long, frustrating 17-year losing streak at Chepauk. Patidar himself had a great game, scoring a crucial fifty. Along with some rapid runs from the guys at the top of the order, Tim David really capped off the innings with a powerful finish. RCB ended…

Rajat Patidar made history on Friday, March 28, by becoming the second captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 31-year-old from Madhya Pradesh led RCB to a solid 50-run victory over CSK in the IPL 2025 match.  RCB batted first after CSK’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, won the toss. They managed to score 196 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs and kept CSK to 146/8. Josh Hazlewood was impressive with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs in four overs, while…

Kane Williamson, the veteran player from New Zealand, had plenty of good things to say about the Lucknow Super Giants’ recent win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 Indian Premier League. He praised how LSG went about their business, especially in how they managed to keep SRH to a score that really wasn’t up to par.  LSG decided to bowl first and their all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, really shone during the match. He picked up four wickets, which was a huge factor in restricting SRH to a total of 190 runs for 9 wickets over their 20 overs. When it was…

The Afghanistan cricket team, which has always seen India as a kind of home ground, is now teaming up with a new location. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has just signed a five-year deal with the Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub (ADCSH). Because of the current political issues in Afghanistan, the ACB can’t hold international matches in their own country anymore. So, they’ve had to find a new spot and will now be playing their home series in Abu Dhabi. In the past, Afghanistan played their home matches in India, in places like Dehradun, Lucknow, and Greater Noida. There…

Kuldeep Yadav, the star spinner, shared that India actually preferred to play Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy instead of the finals. He mentioned India’s tough history against Australia in the finals of ICC tournaments, like the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship.  In the semifinals, India beat Australia by four wickets, knocking them out of the tournament. Kuldeep said it felt good to avoid facing them in the finals, especially with some old disappointments still fresh in everyone’s minds. “I had hernia surgery in November, so getting back to my rhythm was tough. But I…