Author: Divyansh Mishra

The wicket keepers have for a long time been one of the major pillars and on some occasions, even the essential batsmen of the team, thus taking many milestones. Among these the names of Kumar Sangakkara and Adam Gilchrist are the ones that come first to our minds when we think of legendary wicketkeepers who have made their mark in history through their performances both behind and in front of the stumps. A stunning record was made by Quinton de Kock when he played a fiery innings of 123 runs in the ODI on November 6 against Pakistan. He was…

Just envision that you are a new batter, and you lose your wicket on the very first ball without hitting a single run. Being out on the first ball you face especially when you haven’t scored—feels like a knockout, doesn’t it? This is just one of the scenarios that many batsmen have experienced, getting first-ball ducks, more commonly called golden ducks. Analyzing the situation of such people, it can be said that whenever a batsman is out on the first ball of his or her innings and has not scored any runs, then that particular batsman has got a golden…

When a batsman like Quinton de Kock is in his element, it is virtually impossible for any bowling attack in the world to keep him quiet, and Pakistan learned this the hard way. During the second one-day international match played at Faisalabad, the South African wicketkeeper-batter hit an extraordinary 123-run inning not out That inning has made de Kock part of the exclusive club consisting of South African players who have dominated their opponents, Pakistan, in one day matches. On that note, let’s take a look at the top 5 Proteas players whose individual scores against Pakistan in ODIs were…

As we approach the retention deadline, the auction strategy of SRH for IPL 2026 is likely to be one of the most debated topics. The grapevine says that the auction for the Sunrisers Hyderabad may hinge on the letting go of one of their top players.  The former champions, who tasted success in 2016, have been in search of their second trophy, but there is still no end in sight to their wait. They were at the bottom half of the table in the previous IPL edition, winning six and losing seven matches, coming in sixth. The Sunrisers Hyderabad team…

Mumbai Indians (MI), the champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) five times, have faced tough times for the past two years. The team has been trying to make a smooth transition regarding captaincy but it didn’t go down well with many fans during the 2024 season. Nevertheless, the team has managed to clinch some good results in 2025 and thus will be focussing on the next season now. Consequently, the overseas players who are part of the MI Released Players 2026 List are discussed. The Mumbai Indians retention list (MI retention list 2026) will be released in a few…

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL), one of the premier leagues in world cricket, has carved out its own place in the cricket universe. The CPL has become the epitome of the T20 format with top-notch performances, first-class players, and high-class teams participating. Cricket is a team sport, but still, individual brilliance will not be overshadowed particularly in the CPL where players have performed exceptionally on a few occasions. Thus, the article will dive into the highest individual scores recorded in Caribbean Premier League history. Highest Individual Score in The History of CPL 5. 119* By Alex Hales Vs St Lucia…

In less than a fortnight, Test cricket’s oldest conflict will have one more instance as the teams of Australia and England will fight for the Ashes. The countries have played each other in 361 Test matches during the last 148 years, from the first-ever Test match to now. Great performances with both bat and ball were often seen in these Test matches. We are highlighting the top bowling figures in an Ashes Test match from the commencement of The Ashes in August 1882 in this article. Best Bowling Figures in The History 1. Jim Laker (9/37 & 10/53) – 1956…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is around the corner and therefore, many international players will be auctioned. A few of such players have not participated in the IPL before. These players have displayed their skills either in international T20 matches or in the top franchise leagues across the globe. Talent of many international players has been discovered in leagues like Major League Cricket (MLC), The Hundred, the T20 Blast, and the Big Bash League (BBL). Talking about recent performances, it seems that some of these overseas players are going to be one of the most wanted factors for…

As the IPL 2026 auction draws nearer, franchises will be compelled to reshape their line-ups and cover the holes exposed in the last season. One of the names that might draw considerable interest is Rovman Powell from KKR, the fiery West Indies power-hitter who has made a mark as a versatile finisher in T20 leagues worldwide. At the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), last season was a bit limited for Rovman Powell and he was more often than not overshadowed by Andre Russell. His massive hitting, great leadership, and vast experience, among others, mark him out as a very important player…

Cricket is one of the sports that have been most affected by the new technologies used for their plays. Just like the game and the technology, a few other things still give the gentleman’s game a hard time. Bad light is one of them that stops the match and infuriates not only the players but also the spectators. So, what does bad light actually mean? And what rules apply to it? Let’s now dive into the definitions and conditions of bad light in cricket. Bad Light rules in Cricket “Bad light stops play.” You probably heard this phrase while watching…