Author: Divyansh Mishra

There was speculation from early Tuesday that RCB’s owners might sell the team for about $2 billion. This discussion picked up just days after the team, led by Rajat Patidar, won their first-ever IPL title. RCB is owned by United Spirits, the world’s second-biggest spirits company. They came in after Vijay Mallya sold his business. The rumors spread quickly online with some maybe even trying to connect it to a recent tragedy in Bengaluru, which claimed 11 lives. However, Economic Times reported that RCB fans can relax as United Spirits has come up with a statement denying these claims and…

On Tuesday, West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran made the shock announcement that he’s leaving international cricket. Many fans were left stunned by this news especially since Pooran was a key player for the Windies in the limited overs formats and was expected to be a star in the upcoming T20 World Cup next year. It seems he’s chosen to focus more on franchise leagues instead. West Indian players are always in high demand in T20 leagues around the world which can offer them better financial opportunities than playing for their country. Pooran is just 29 years old and usually players…

Australia’s cricket captain, Pat Cummins, announced the playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s. He talked to the media in London on Tuesday and confirmed that the line-up they’d be fielding was exactly as had been predicted by Australian cricketing legend Ricky Ponting while they were discussing it on The ICC Review last month. Marnus Labuschagne stepping up to open the batting will be one of the key changes as he partners with Usman Khawaja. Labuschagne, formerly the No.1 ranked Test batter and an incredible hitter, will be integral from the start of the innings. In terms…

An important press conference was held one day before the WTC final as the South African skipper, Temba Bavuma, announced the playing XI for the team. The Proteas decided to field Lungi Ngidi as the third pacer, thereby leaving Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson out. Both Bosch and Paterson performed exceedingly well in the buildup to the final, but the South African cricketing set-up preferred to go with Ngidi, given his experience against Australia. Ngidi will be with Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, with Wiaan Mulder functioning as the fourth seam bowler. At the same time, Keshav Maharaj will be…

Broad, the acclaimed English fast bowling legend, has arrived and will be working with South Africa as their bowling consultant just before the big WTC final against Australia. His experience of home conditions and excellent record against Australia will surely shine through. For now, Broad is going to be involved with South Africa only for this one game, as Cricket South Africa looks for his insights on preparing their bowlers. Oddly enough, the commentary on this final will see Broad’s voice, thereby foregoing his involvement with the players on the ground. It will be his first coaching stint after retiring…

It is now only a matter of 10 days before the India Vs England Test series starts, but already the Indian contingent is hard at work to get accustomed to the English weather. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli absent from the squad, the team will be led by young Shubman Gill. The first Test of the five-match series is from June 20 at Headingley, and after a tiring IPL season, the team is really working hard to come back into shape. On Monday, they had their second net session, and a video surfaced with captain Gill facing none other…

Young Indian cricketer-the one in the far corner, Ruturaj Gaikwad-has signed for Yorkshire for this County Championship season. The club has already given out a communique that he shall be fit to play in their upcoming fixture against Surrey and shall be attached to the side for the reminder of the season. The management at Yorkshire is confident that Ruturaj’s experience will truly assist the team in what they feel has turned out to be a difficult season. According to Gavin Hamilton, General Manager of Yorkshire Cricket, Ruturaj’s all-round skills will be a big plus going into the second half…

Former captains of the Indian cricket team, Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji, have been appointed Cricket Advisors to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The decision was made during the Apex Council Meet held on Monday. The intention is to strengthen state cricket, giving hope to the future. According to the MCA President Ajinkya Naik, the involvement of Vengsarkar would be vital for grassroots cricket, while Edulji still remains an inspiration for many. The MCA feels that both of them will greatly help in the areas of cricketing operations and development programs, as they bring along a lot of expertise and…

On Monday, the International Cricket Council declared the entry of seven new members into its Hall of Fame. Among these new entrants, former skipper MS Dhoni stands as the sole Indian, joining the ranks of greats such as Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, Sana Mir, Sarah Taylor, Matthew Hayden, and Daniel Vettori. He is the eleventh Indian cricketer to receive this honor, much to the fanfare of many Indian cricket enthusiasts. The mention triggered questions from many as to why Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been inducted. Both players have been very important for the Indian team, breaking records…

MS Dhoni has just been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, making him the eleventh Indian to be so honored and the only Indian in the latest group of seven inductees. He has had a wondrous career and is regarded as one of the most successful captains of India and the best finishers in white-ball cricket. But no matter whether he has earned this honor, really, what is stopping him from being appointed as a permanent coach for the Indian team? Why can’t Dhoni coach India?  After his last game in 2020, following the hard-fought loss against New Zealand…