Author: Divyansh Mishra

Fourteen years ago, India pulled off an incredible win on home turf, marking the journey to their second ODI World Cup title. That 2011 World Cup is still fresh in the memories of Indian cricket fans, and it’s hard to forget the spirit of that tournament. Led by MS Dhoni, the team took on some tough competition and finally broke a 28-year dry spell for the biggest prize in limited-overs cricket. Performance in the group stage. Let’s throw it back to key moments: Virat Kohli’s first-ever World Cup century happened in the opening match against Bangladesh, where he helped India…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is rolling out a new demerit points system for this season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They’ve taken a cue from the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct but made some tweaks. Unlike the ICC’s five-year rule for carrying over demerit points, the BCCI will keep them on record for three years, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The demerit points a player or team official gets will stick around for thirty-six months, the BCCI stated. If a player or official collects four to seven points, they’ll face a…

The IPL 2025 season has been tough for a number of big names, and Rohit Sharma hasn’t been performing like we know he can. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin haven’t exactly been in their prime either. This has led to some real head-scratching when it comes to the performances of other well-known players. But when it comes to MS Dhoni, the situation is shocking. Fans are actually debating his role with the Chennai Super Kings, which is pretty wild. In a few matches, he’s been coming in to bat way down the order when CSK really needed him. Even Chris…

In a recent match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Singh found himself in hot water after he gave a rather over-the-top send-off to Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya. This took place during an IPL 2025 game on Tuesday evening, where Arya got out for just eight runs in the third over while the Kings were chasing a target of 172 runs. Digvesh, a legspinner, had bowled a short delivery that Arya tried to pull off. Unfortunately, he didn’t get it right, resulting in a top-edge that Shardul Thakur easily caught after sprinting in from mid-on.…

Shreyas Iyer showed off his batting skills again in the IPL 2025, hitting his second half-century as the Punjab Kings stormed past the Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. He finished the match with an unbeaten score of 50, which included three fours and four sixes. It was quite a show from Shreyas, and it didn’t go unnoticed. Both fans and cricket experts had a lot of good things to say about his performance. Even the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, known for his sharp commentary and deep cricket wisdom, mentioned that Shreyas hasn’t received the recognition he should have for leading the…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are gearing up to face off against the Gujarat Titans in the 2025 Indian Premier League season on April 2. This will be RCB’s first home game of the season, and they’re looking to keep their winning streak alive. Meanwhile, the Titans come into this match riding high after a recent victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Let’s break down some exciting player matchups to keep an eye on during this clash. Virat Kohli vs. Rashid Khan Everyone’s talking about the battle between RCB’s superstar Virat Kohli and GT’s spin master Rashid Khan. Kohli…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a tough loss, getting beaten by eight wickets by the Punjab Kings in their first home game of the IPL 2025 season at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After the match, LSG’s mentor, Zaheer Khan, shared his thoughts during the post-match press conference. He wasn’t too happy about the pitch that the team had to play on, especially since it was their first game in front of their home crowd.  Zaheer mentioned, “It was a bit disappointing for me since it was a home game. In the IPL, we usually see teams trying to…

Pakistan and New Zealand are squaring off in the second ODI of their three-match series at Seddon Park in New Zealand. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, which makes sense given the conditions look pretty good for the fast bowlers. For this match, Pakistan has shaken things up a bit, making four changes to their lineup. One notable absence is Naseem Shah, who performed pretty well with the new ball during the first match. He could have been quite useful in the overcast weather in Hamilton. Unfortunately, he’s not playing today due to a minor injury, which…

Chris Gayle, the legendary West Indies cricketer, has left a huge mark on the IPL, showcasing his skills while playing with three different teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings. Over the course of 142 matches, he scored an impressive 4,965 runs, a testament to his talent and consistency. Throughout his IPL journey, he hit six centuries and 31 fifties, and he even claimed the Orange Cap twice while playing for RCB. His ability to send the ball sailing over the boundary is unmatched, as he blasted a jaw-dropping 357 sixes—a record that still stands today. Now,…

Nehal Wadhera stepped up to bat at No. 4 for the Punjab Kings during their IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1. Playing at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, he made quite an impact with a fantastic performance, scoring 43 runs off just 25 balls. Nehal’s innings played a huge part in the team’s success, as he formed a solid partnership for the third wicket, adding 67 runs with captain Shreyas Iyer, who also had a strong showing with 52 runs off 30 balls. Thanks to their efforts, Punjab Kings…