Author: Divyansh Mishra

On Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 34th match of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). It’s going to be an exciting game, held on April 18th at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and it’s set to kick off at 7:30 PM IST. Both RCB and PBKS have had a pretty strong start to the season, each winning four out of their first six matches. With both teams riding high on confidence, they’ll be looking to grab another win and boost their chances of staying in the upper half of…

On Thursday, Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, gave a heartfelt shout-out to Will Jacks, a standout allrounder for the team. Jacks really stepped up during their game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. His performance was crucial as the team snagged two important points, climbing to seventh place in the rankings. Jacks really shined in this match. He had impressive bowling figures of 2 wickets for just 14 runs, and then he followed that up with a quick 36 runs off 26 balls. This victory marked their second win in a row during IPL…

Almost forty years back, India and Pakistan reignited their famous cricket rivalry during the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final. This match is often remembered for its thrilling finish and the excitement it generated among fans. On April 18, the scene was set at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium, a venue that had seen many memorable games. In a nail-biting finish, Pakistan secured a win by just one wicket, thanks in large part to a stellar performance by Javed Miandad, who scored a remarkable 116 runs off 114 balls. His innings was a masterclass in staying calm under pressure, as he hit…

The Gujarat Titans (GT) have announced that they are bringing back Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to take the place of New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. Glenn is out for the rest of the IPL 2025 season because of an injury. Shanaka was part of the Titans team in IPL 2023 and now he’s back for a price of Rs 75 lakh. He didn’t have a standout performance before—he only played three games and scored 26 runs without getting a chance to bowl. Still, at 32, Shanaka has a lot of international cricket experience and has been in good form lately,…

Rohit Sharma has added another achievement to his impressive list in the Indian Premier League. During a recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, he hit a remarkable milestone. After sending a ball from Mohammed Shami over the boundary, Rohit became the first player to hit 100 sixes at this particular stadium. In the grand scheme of the IPL, he’s only the fourth player to achieve 100 sixes at any venue, which is a big deal! He came in to play as an impact substitute and had a quick innings, scoring 26 runs off 16 balls, which…

The T20 Mumbai League is making a comeback after taking a break for six years, and the Mumbai Cricket Association has brought on board Rohit Sharma, the captain of India’s Test and ODI teams, as the league’s ambassador. It looks like fans can also expect to see some big names like Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer joining in the fun this season. There’s a press announcement scheduled for Friday, April 18, right in Mumbai, and Rohit is likely to be there to kick things off. This new season will feature a total of eight teams, with two fresh teams to…

There are some big changes happening in Indian cricket, especially with the coaching staff. Reports have surfaced that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to part ways with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia mentioned that they’re in the process of making some adjustments but didn’t spill the beans on specifics just yet. According to various media sources, it seems Nayar’s contract got cut not long after he took up the role. Just eight months to be exact. It’s not just him, though; fielding coach T Dilip and strength and conditioning coach Soham…

BCCI has made some tough decisions recently. With India struggling in the latter part of the ICC World Test Championship, they’ve decided to part ways with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, just eight months after bringing him on board. The team was in a prime spot to make it to their third consecutive WTC final but ended up losing six out of their last ten Tests. This included a surprising clean sweep by New Zealand, with a 0-3 loss at home that really shook things up. The final straw came when India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia, knocking them out…

A really sad event took place this Tuesday during a cricket match in Mumbai, leaving everyone in the local cricket scene shaken and heartbroken. It was the 11th over of the Bhama Cup Under-19 tournament match between KRP XI CC and Crescent CC at the Sundar Cricket Club ground when the umpire, Prasad Malgaonkar, who was 60 years old, suddenly collapsed while he was officiating at square leg. Despite being rushed to Bombay Hospital right away, the doctors sadly pronounced him dead when he arrived. According to a report from Mid-Day, Prasad Malgaonkar had just taken his spot at square…

Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach Munaf Patel has been hit with a fine by the BCCI for breaking the IPL’s code of conduct during a nail-biting Super Over victory against the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Patel, known for his crucial role in India’s World Cup win in 2011, will see 25 percent of his match fees deducted and has also received a demerit point. The BCCI’s statement on Thursday mentioned that Patel admitted to a Level 1 offense under Article 2.20, which addresses conduct that goes against the spirit of the game. He accepted the sanction…