Author: Divyansh Mishra

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have prised the services of Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for South African pacer Lungisani Ngidi. Ngidi is off to join South Africa for the World Test Championship final 2025 against Australia at Lord’s, beginning June 11, 2025. Muzarabani will become an official member of the RCB squad from May 26, 2025. and it is interesting that he had remained unsold at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah. Blessing Muzarabani now becomes the fifth player from Zimbabwe to feature in the IPL. The first was Tatenda Taibu, who played for Kolkata Knight…

Rohit Sharma’s sudden retirement leaves India facing a tough choice while preparing for the next cycle of the ICC World Test Championship with a five-match series in England. Finding a replacement for the calibre of Rohit is never an easy task, but some candidates stand strong for the next Test captaincy.  Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah is ranked as the top fast bowler in Tests as per the ICC Test Bowler Rankings. A man who’s stepped in twice for Rohit in the recent Australian tour, he has also led India once- and lost twice. The comments about Bumrah say he’s capable…

On Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Gujarat Titans made IPL history by chasing down a target of 200 or more without losing a wicket. Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a brilliant 108 off 61 balls, while Shubman Gill supported him with a strong 93 off 53. Together, they reached 205 runs in just 19 overs.  Previously, the highest chase without a loss was 184 runs by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017. Sudharsan hit 12 fours and four sixes, while Gill found the boundary with seven sixes and three fours.  DC’s strategy to open with spinners didn’t work as…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani to replace Lungi Ngidi. Muzarabani joins the team for INR 75 lakhs starting May 26. Ngidi will be heading back to South Africa and will miss the playoffs due to a national duty. Muzarabani has taken 78 wickets in 70 T20Is, stepping in for Ngidi, who was bought for INR 1 Crore. Ngidi played one match for RCB, taking three wickets for 30 runs against their rivals, Chennai Super Kings. RCB’s recent game against KKR was called off because of rain. With Rajat Patidar as captain, RCB will play…

In keeping with all protocols, with a grace period, the sixty-first match of the IPL 2025 was scheduled on the 19th of May where LSG was to take on SRH at Ekana Stadium. The Super Giants sitting at 7th rank really need a win to keep the faint hopes of even qualifying for the finals alive; if they lose, they are out for sure. Meanwhile, SRH is out from the west. There will be several interesting player matchups that one can watch out for. Ishan Kishan vs. Ravi Bishnoi: Ravi Bishnoi will want to continue his winning streak against Ishan…

Since Rohit Sharma gave up Test cricket, the hunt for India’s next captain is in full throttle, with Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill considered the top candidates. Former coach Sanjay Bangar has put in a word for KL Rahul to be granted his due as well. While Bumrah is well acknowledged for his skills and experience, Bangar had reservations against him, citing people like the selectors Ajit Agarkar and recent selections.  Bangar believes that nowadays the selections have changed, focusing on availability of the player and long-term potential. „Rahul is such a player who has a great track record, especially…

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be meeting in the 61st match of the IPL 2025 season. The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will witness some great cricketing action. LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, is placed seventh on the points table, having won five matches out of eleven. It’s a difficult position, competing with MI and DC for a playoff spot. MI will be at 14 points and DC, 13; on May 21, these two will clash at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The winner will have more than 14 points.…

Shashank Singh’s career trajectory has really morphed after being picked by Punjab Kings last season. After being anointed in the IPL 2024 mini auction and then retained, he was entrusted to lead the franchise in an essential game that ensured their entry into the playoffs. Sunday saw PBKS shuffle line-ups with Shreyas Iyer out injured and Harpreet Brar in his stead, Shashank leading the team for an encounter against the Rajasthan Royals. Shashank grabbed this opportunity by the horns and squeezed every ounce of potential from it. The Royals made their entry loud, smashing a target of 220, with openers…

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will witness its second match on the 19th of May, 2025, with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) going against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This will come as the 12th fixture of each team in the tournament. Here are some records to watch out for in the fixture between LSG and SRH: 1. Abhishek Sharma Close to 4,000 T20 Runs: SRH opener Abhishek Sharma is just 91 runs away from crossing the 4,000 runs mark in T20 cricket. The 24-year-old has so far scored 3,909 runs in 139 innings at an impressive strike rate of 164.72. Out of…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refused to participate in the impending Asia Cup. This competition is generally held every two years and excites cricket fans with its famous fixtures like India vs Pakistan. `Express Sports writes that India might skip this one due to ongoing tensions with Pakistan.` neighboring country with neighboring tensions, which were further upgraded with Pakistan getting implicated in the Pahalgam terror attack and India inching ahead with aerial strikes under Operation Sindoor; to keep the dramas going, Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi is currently heading the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and…