Author: Divyansh Mishra

There’s been quite a stir in cricket circles lately about whether IPL teams should have the power to decide what type of pitch they play on at home games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) usually keeps tight rules on this to prevent teams from having too much of a home edge, but comments from players like Ajinkya Rahane and Zaheer Khan have opened up a new discussion. Rahane, who leads the Kolkata Knight Riders, expressed a desire for a pitch at Eden Gardens that benefits his spinners after they faced a tough loss against Royal Challengers…

New Zealand really showed their stuff in the ODI series against Pakistan, grabbing a solid 2-0 lead on Wednesday. They set a pretty good target, scoring 292 runs for eight wickets, which put them in a strong position. When it was Pakistan’s turn to bat, they struggled a bit and ended up all out for 208 runs in just over 41 overs, giving New Zealand an 84-run victory. This win not only secured the series for them but also meant one game was still to go. There was a moment of concern for New Zealand when they lost half their…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) usually makes an announcement about its annual retainership around April each year. This time around, there are some interesting updates in the mix, like the potential return of Shreyas Iyer. You might remember that he wasn’t part of the list last year thanks to some controversies, but after his great performances in both domestic and international cricket lately, it seems like he might make a comeback. Iyer had quite a remarkable role in India’s journey during the Champions Trophy in 2025. He scored some important runs that helped India clinch back-to-back…

The IPL is in full swing, and the batters are really turning up the heat, smashing balls out of the grounds. We’re seeing loads of high-scoring games again this year, and one team that often pops up in conversations about big scores is Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). However, their star batsman, Abhishek Sharma, has hit a bit of a rough patch lately. His performances have been a bit underwhelming, to put it mildly. Aside from a quick-fire 24 runs off just 11 balls against Rajasthan, he has struggled to make a mark in his last couple of games, posting single-digit scores.…

Virender Sehwag, the former Indian cricket star, has sung praises for Mohammed Siraj, highlighting how Siraj could have easily snagged a few more wickets had he bowled four consecutive overs. Sehwag is clearly impressed with the ‘fire’ inside Siraj, especially after he didn’t get picked for the Champions Trophy and was released from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).  In a recent chat on Cricbuzz, Sehwag pointed out how Siraj had everything working for him in the game against Bengaluru—he was fast, accurate, and had the right mindset. Siraj’s determination really stood out to Sehwag, who noted that the young bowler…

Chennai Super Kings, a team with a solid history of winning five championships, is having a rough start in IPL 2025, having won only one of their first three matches. To shake things up, they’ve brought in 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre from Mumbai for some mid-season practice sessions. This news came from a report by The Times of India. Mhatre didn’t get picked in the IPL 2025 mega-auction that took place last November in Jeddah, but now he has a chance to join the Chennai squad if any of the players get hurt and can’t continue this season. He made his…

Gujarat Titans player Sai Sudharsan shared his thoughts after the team’s win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. He mentioned how important Jos Butler’s experience was during the middle overs and in making sure they finished strong in the last five overs. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Sai pointed out that Butler’s knowledge played a big role, especially considering they were playing on a tricky pitch. “It helps to have that left-right combo and an experienced player at numbers 3 and 4. You can see Butler really brings a lot of experience and knowledge that helps us settle down…

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a great start to the IPL 2025 season, but that came to a sudden stop on Wednesday night. They faced off against the Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and it didn’t go well for RCB. After winning their first two matches, they stumbled in front of their home crowd and ended up losing by eight wickets. Because of this loss, they dropped from the top spot to third place on the points table. One of the biggest moments in the game came when Virat Kohli, who’s known for his amazing batting skills, hurt…

Andy Flower, who coaches the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, gave an update on Virat Kohli after the star player injured his finger while trying to stop a boundary during a match against the Gujarat Titans. This happened on Wednesday in Bengaluru when Kohli tried to field a ball that was hit by Sai Sudharsan. It was the fifth delivery of the 12th over, and when Kohli reached for it at deep midwicket, the ball slipped right through his hands. As it rolled away for a four, Kohli clearly felt some pain and had to get some quick care from the team’s…

The West Indies made history by becoming the first team to win the ICC T20I World Cup twice. This memorable event took place in Kolkata on April 3, 2016. It was an exciting match against England at the famous Eden Gardens, where the West Indies showed their grit and teamwork to claim the title. Before they even reached India for this big tournament, they faced a lot of challenges. The cricket board had plenty of issues, and the weight of their cricketing heritage was heavy on their shoulders, with some players taking heat for their attitudes. Despite all these setbacks,…