Ravichandran Ashwin has some pretty strong views on the state of bowling in IPL 2025. He jokingly suggested that bowlers might soon need to bring their own personal psychologists to matches because the game’s becoming so tough for them. Ashwin feels like things have gotten so hard for bowlers this season that even throwing full-toss balls might be a smarter strategy than trying to pitch it and watch the batsman smack it away. So far, it’s been a wild tournament. Out of the first five matches, three of them saw over 200 runs scored in each innings. This change is…
Author: Divyansh Mishra
The Sunrisers Hyderabad are all set to clash with the Lucknow Super Giants in the seventh match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season this Thursday in Hyderabad. The Sunrisers had a great start by winning their first match against the Rajasthan Royals. On the other hand, the Super Giants faced a tough loss, going down by just one wicket in a nail-biter against the Delhi Capitals. Both teams have some talented players, and there are a few match-ups that fans will definitely want to keep an eye on. Let’s break down the exciting player battles in this matchup. Shardul…
Rajasthan Royals (RR) is set to square off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams are looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their most recent matches. In their last outing, RR faced off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and unfortunately took a hit, losing by 44 runs. Their bowlers struggled to keep the runs in check and ended up letting the opposition pile on a big total. On the brighter side, the RR batsmen managed to turn things around somewhat, playing well enough to limit the damage. KKR,…
Ravichandran Ashwin, a spinner for the Chennai Super Kings, shared an interesting moment from a recent match against their rivals, the Mumbai Indians. It took place on March 23, and Ashwin really captured the excitement in the air when MS Dhoni came out to bat during a crucial time in the game. After one of his teammates, Ravindra Jadeja, got run out, Dhoni walked onto the field in the 19th over, and the crowd went wild! You could feel the energy at the stadium, and it was hard for anyone to focus on how serious the situation actually was. This…
Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings and a key player for the Indian middle order, has been making strides in his game, and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson thinks he’s adapting really well to the challenges he faces, especially when dealing with short balls. Iyer kicked off his captaincy with an impressive knock of 97 not out, smashing nine sixes and five fours in just 42 balls in a match against the Gujarat Titans. Williamson, who previously played for the Titans, had some nice things to say about Iyer’s growth as a player. He remarked, What stands out about Shreyas…
It’s game day for the fifth T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand, and as expected, the toss brought quite a surprise. The home team won the toss and decided to bowl first, which isn’t shocking. But what really caught people’s attention was who wasn’t in the lineup. Agha Salman, the captain, announced the playing XI, and fans were surprised to hear that Shaheen Afridi’s name was missing. So, why was Shaheen left out? Well, to put it simply, he just hasn’t been performing like the Shaheen we’re used to seeing. There was a time when he was a strike bowler,…
On Tuesday, March 25, the Punjab Kings wrapped up round one of IPL 2025 with a solid win against the Gujarat Titans, taking the match by 25 runs. This means every team has now played one match, and interestingly, Sunrisers Hyderabad is sitting at the top of the table after a huge victory over the Rajasthan Royals. Speaking of the Royals, they’re currently at the bottom, struggling to find their footing. In the last few days, some players we don’t always hear about have really stepped up their game and made themselves known. On the flip side, some bigger names…
Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid is recovering from a leg injury he got during a cricket match, which has him using a wheelchair for now. On Tuesday, he shared a warm moment with some Kolkata Knight Riders players ahead of their match on Wednesday in Guwahati. Dravid, who is well-respected in Indian cricket, hurt himself while playing for the Vijaya Cricket Club. Even though he’s sidelined, he’s still part of the team’s efforts, showing his usual toughness. The Royals will be looking for sharper leadership from Riyan Parag against Kolkata. Both teams are eager to bounce back after disappointing performances;…
Virender Sehwag, a former cricketer from India, shared his thoughts on Shubman Gill’s captaincy during the recent match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. According to Sehwag, Gill’s performance as captain wasn’t great, which played a part in the Titans losing by 11 runs to the Kings on that Tuesday. Sehwag pointed out that Gill seemed unprepared and wasn’t quick enough to make the right moves on the field. In this game, Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first but ended up facing some serious batting from the Punjab team. Sehwag specifically criticized Gill for his bowling changes. For…
Ben Duckett, the English cricketer, recently shared that it would be a dream come true for him to captain his home team. However, he admitted that he really doesn’t know if he’s even considered as a potential replacement for Jos Buttler, who has stepped down as the limited-overs captain. Buttler’s resignation came shortly after England was knocked out during the group stages of the Champions Trophy on February 28. There’s been a lot of talk about Harry Brook possibly being the favorite to take on that leadership role. When Duckett was asked if he would want to lead the team,…