Author: Divyansh Mishra

It was back in 1992 when Pakistan pulled off one of the most memorable victories in cricket history by taking down England to win the Benson and Hedges World Cup. This thrilling match took place on March 25 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The win was not just another match; it really showed the heart and determination of the Pakistani team. Led by Imran Khan, they fought their way through the tournament, turning doubters into fans and marking their place in the cricket world. The final score saw Pakistan take home the trophy with a 22-run win…

There’s some disagreement among the folks at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about whether to keep Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja in the top A-Plus Grade for central contracts, as reported by PTI. Some influential board members want to keep things the same for that top category, at least for now. The BCCI has four pay grades for men’s central contracts. A-Plus players make Rs 7 crore, while those in Grade A get Rs 5 crore. Grades B and C earn Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore, respectively. Last year, only Rohit, Kohli,…

Kane Williamson, the talented batsman from New Zealand, has spoken highly of Shubman Gill, praising him as a natural leader with a keen understanding of cricket. Having played under Gill’s captaincy when he was at Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2024 season, Williamson really got to see what makes Gill special. He noticed that Gill has a clear way of communicating with his team, makes sound decisions, and really knows how to motivate his teammates. Williamson feels these traits could definitely make Gill a strong candidate for a leadership position in Indian cricket. Williamson, who is known for his calm…

On Monday, March 24, Ashutosh Sharma really knocked it out of the park with an impressive 66 runs off just 31 balls, helping Delhi Capitals secure an unforgettable victory by just one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 match. After the match, Ashutosh didn’t hold back in sharing his gratitude, dedicating his Player of the Match award to his mentor, the former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who has played a big role in his career. During the post-match ceremony, the 26-year-old opened up about his past experience. He reflected on how he had missed the chance to…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is about to kick off, and one of the first matches is set to feature the Punjab Kings (PBKS) going head-to-head with the Gujarat Titans (GT). This first game promises to be quite the spectacle, and fans are eagerly anticipating it. Mark your calendars for March 24, because that’s when it all goes down at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One player everyone will be watching closely is the captain of GT, Shubman Gill. He’s been particularly strong against PBKS, and it’s interesting to look into his performance stats against them. Six half…

In an exciting matchup, the Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, are set to face off against Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth game of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This clash will take place at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday.  Now, this game holds some extra weight because Rishabh Pant has deep roots with the Delhi Capitals. He’s been with them since he started his IPL career and even took the helm as their captain. However, last year, Pant made the move to Lucknow Super Giants after they snagged him…

Mahendra Singh Dhoni recently cleared up rumors about him being the secret decision-maker for the Chennai Super Kings, especially now that he has passed the captaincy over to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Dhoni emphasized that his focus is on reinventing his own game and keeping himself relevant in the IPL. After CSK clinched a four-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in their first match of the season, Dhoni chatted with ‘JioStar’ about how things have changed within the team under Gaikwad’s leadership, his personal performance, and some interesting commentary going on throughout the league. He pointed out that today’s batsmen seem to…

Ramandeep Singh, who’s an all-rounder in Indian cricket, recently shared some interesting insights about his experience with the Mumbai Indians (MI) and his current team, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He was a part of MI in 2022 before making the switch to KKR. During a chat on the Raj Shamani Podcast on YouTube, he talked about a nifty tool that MI uses called Sports Always. This app has tons of video clips that help players get better at their game. Ramandeep explained that this special app lets players check out videos of any batsman facing any bowler, no matter…

The BCCI shared the new central contracts for Indian women cricketers for the 2024-25 season on March 24. There’s just one change in the first two pay grades – Grade A and Grade B – but Grade C saw five players swapped out. Now, the total number of contracted players is down to 16 from 17. Harmanpreet Kaur remains the captain, with Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma keeping their spots in Grade A. In Grade B, Renuka Thakur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Shafali Verma are still there, but bowler Rajeshwari Gaekwad has been dropped.  Grade C has seen a…

Tamim Iqbal, the former captain of the Bangladesh cricket team, suddenly fell ill during a match on March 24. He experienced chest pain while playing in the Dhaka Premier League game between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club. Given the seriousness of the situation, he was quickly taken to Fazilatunnesa Hospital. Initially, there were plans to airlift him for treatment, but that option didn’t pan out, according to ESPNcricinfo. Fans, friends, and fellow cricketers are all waiting anxiously for news on his health. Reports from Jamuna TV in Bangladesh suggest that Tamim is in a critical state and is…