Author: Divyansh Mishra

On Monday, the BCCI and the IPL-Gairan has updated the schedule for the remaining season in 2025. Play will resume on May 17, 2025, after being suspended because of heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan. The season got into limbo on May 8 after the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals fixture was canceled due to security concerns. The first match sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Banglore, on May 17. Matches will be played in six cities: Banglore, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. The final is scheduled for June 3rd, 2025; however, the…

Cricket Australia has named its squad for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, set to take place at Lord’s starting June 11. Pat Cummins will be the captain, with Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green returning to the team. Steve Smith will serve as vice-captain. Green makes his comeback after more than a year recovering from back surgery. The team is strong, featuring Cummins and Hazlewood, along with pacers Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, and spinners Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann. Josh Inglis will back up wicketkeeper Alex Carey, while Brendan Doggett will join as a reserve. This 15-player…

A big blow just came for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Star pacer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out for the entire season of IPL 2025. The tournament is presently under a halt due to the India-Pakistan border conflict but should recommence around mid-May. When the BCCI called off IPL season 2025, Hazlewood and the other Aussie players headed back to their shores. Now that the IPL is going to resume, Hazlewood is unlikely to return to India for the last fixtures.  According to ESPNCricinfo, Hazlewood missed an important game against CSK due to a shoulder problem and is more likely…

In the past week, two of India’s best batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, surprised everyone by retiring from Test cricket. This came right before India’s five-match Test tour of England next month, which they seemed excited about. Their decision might be linked to a dip in their performance and the team not making it to the ICC World Test Championship final. Plus, there are reports that their coach, Gautam Gambhir, wants to bring in some new players for the next phase. Now, Rohit and Kohli will only play ODIs for India, focusing on scoring runs to stay in the…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has installed Shaun Tait as the pace bowling coach for the series against the UAE. The former Australian pacer will remain with the team through the 2027 ODI World Cup, giving him a little over two years as a bowling coach. Having worked for cylinders previously with, Pakistan, West Indies, and Afghanistan, Tait has expressed interest in the role and aims to foster younger talent while achieving results. “It’s a good time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team right now. There’s a lot of talk about the young talent we do have, especially among…

It has been said that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli wished to continue playing Test cricket while India’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, is looking to give opportunity to new youngsters in this World Test Championship cycle, the BCCI and Ajit Agarkar being fully behind him.  After the sizable loss to Australia, which ended they in the chance of reaching the WTC final, the future of Rohit and Kohli seemed decided. Hindustan Times said Gambhir is not in favor of the star culture existing in the team and is looking for fresh players for the England tour. A source said, “Gautam Gambhir’s…

Virat Kohli has stepped back from Tests and T20Is. Whenever someone so big says he will no longer don the white jersey for India, it is all but an occasion to wax nostalgic. We may be left to watch the younger aspiring players find their footing without him in the challenging Test series against England, but this will not last for very long, as IPL 2025 approaches, where he would be back with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.  His return to the Indian team is probably not that far away, anyway, as he has not retired from ODIs. The selectors would, for…

Cricket is all about skill, strategy, and unforgettable moments. A good captain steps up and makes tough calls when it matters most. But really, what makes a truly great captain? Trophies, leadership records, or those truly inspiring moments? The most famous people are remembered by their vision and legendary wins in Tests, ODIs, World Cups, and IPLs. If you think of calm finishes by MS Dhoni or Ricky Ponting’s steady leadership, these are the legends who raised the standards for generations to follow. Read Also:- Most Sixes as Captain These are the top 5 greatest successful Test captains: 1. Graeme…

Recently, Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Kohli for his retirement from Test cricket, talking about how he has inspired many young players in India. The cricketer remembered a heartfelt moment in 2013 when Kohli tried to give him a thread of his late father after Sachin’s last Test match, an offer he couldn’t accept as it was deeply personal. Tendulkar further wished Kohli well and expressed his goodwill for him.  In the post shared on X, Tendulkar stated, “As you walk away from Test cricket, I think about your kind gesture from 12 years back. Offering me a thread from…

India’s Jasprit Bumrah posted a touching tribute to Virat Kohli after Kohli announced his retirement from red-ball cricket. On Instagram, Bumrah shared some pictures of their time together, including a shot from his Test debut when Kohli was captain. He mentioned that Kohli leaves behind a legacy that’s hard to match and said he would miss his passion and energy on the field. One picture showed Bumrah receiving his debut cap from Kohli in 2018. Their teamwork was key to India’s victories in challenging conditions in places like South Africa, England, and especially Australia. As Kohli’s time in Test cricket…