Author: Divyansh Mishra

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,…

MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, recently showed off his impressive catching skills at an event. He caught a water bottle thrown to him with just one hand, leaving the crowd really excited. It was a great moment that had everyone cheering. Dhoni’s been in the spotlight again as the Indian Premier League kicks off its 18th season. On March 23, he played in a match between his team, Chennai Super Kings, and their long-time rivals, the Mumbai Indians. In just 14 hours, a video of his catching stunt got over 7,300 likes on X, showing…

The BCCI has come out with a big announcement after the Champions Trophy victory, revealing a cash prize of Rs 58 crore for the winning team. Each player and the head coach, Gautam Gambhir, will take home Rs 3 crore. As for the assistant coaches and support staff, they’ll be rewarded with Rs 50 lakh each, while BCCI officials will receive Rs 25 lakh each. Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary former India captain, has brought up an interesting point regarding coach Gautam Gambhir. He wonders if Gambhir might follow in the footsteps of Rahul Dravid, his predecessor, who decided to share…

The sixth match of IPL 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after losing their initial matches. KKR had a tough time against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while RR suffered a heavy loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.  This match promises some thrilling battles on the field that fans will definitely want to keep an eye on. Sanju Samson vs Sunil Narine First up, there’s the matchup between Sanju…

The sixth match of IPL 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after losing their initial matches. KKR had a tough time against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while RR suffered a heavy loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match promises some thrilling battles on the field that fans will definitely want to keep an eye on. Sanju Samson vs Sunil Narine First up, there’s the matchup between Sanju…

Tamim Iqbal, the former captain of Bangladesh’s cricket team, faced a serious health scare on Monday when he had a heart attack. Thankfully, he is on the mend, but doctors are closely monitoring his condition. They mentioned that the next couple of days are pretty important in figuring out how he’s really doing. By Tuesday, doctors said his heart function was looking alright, which is reassuring news. After undergoing an angioplasty, Tamim is being advised to take it easy for now. He was unexpectedly taken to Savar Hospital right after he fell ill during a Dhaka Premier League match, and…