Author: Divyansh Mishra

The Northern District team has clinched the Plunket Shield First-Class competition in a big way in Dunedin this Tuesday, marking their first win since the 2011/12 season. It’s a sentimental moment for Neil Wagner, who wraps up his domestic cricket career at the same field where he first stepped onto the pitch in 2008. Interestingly, Wagner’s debut was with Otago against Northern District before he made the move up north for the 2018/19 season. After retiring from international cricket in 2024, he has finally snagged one of the few honors he hadn’t been able to grab in his 17-year journey.…

Rohit Sharma has made quite a name for himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He’s the guy with the most titles under his belt, having won a total of six championships. It all started back in 2009 when he snagged a title with the Deccan Chargers. After that, he truly made his mark by leading the Mumbai Indians, winning the tournament five times while being the captain in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. That makes him one of the most successful captains in IPL history. He joined Mumbai Indians during the mega auction in 2011, and since then,…

Dwayne Bravo, the former West Indies cricket captain, has come out swinging against the decision to drop Rovman Powell as the T20I captain and replace him with Shai Hope. Bravo is not happy at all. He pointed out that under Powell’s leadership, the West Indies really turned things around in T20 cricket, securing wins at home against major teams like India, England, and South Africa. Remember that thrilling journey to the Super 8 stage at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024? That was all Powell’s doing, helping the team climb from ninth to fifth in the T20I rankings. Bravo took…

The Punjab Kings put a lot of resources into building their team before the start of the season and it clearly paid off with a fantastic win over the Gujarat Titans in their opening match of the 2025 IPL. The standout performer was Shreyas Iyer, who played brilliantly, scoring an impressive unbeaten 97 runs that helped lead his team to victory. Iyer, who was picked up for a big price, certainly showed he was worth the investment. As the captain of the Punjab Kings, he displayed exceptional skill throughout the game and seemed to be in great form against the…

Cricket Australia recently announced their list of 23 centrally contracted male players for the 2025-26 season, and it includes a few fresh faces. Sam Konstas and Beau Webster, who both made their first appearances during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have caught the selectors’ eyes. They look like they’ll be solid additions to the Australian team moving forward. Another notable name is the left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who stepped up during the series in Sri Lanka and made a real impact.  These three players took the spots of Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, and Todd Murphy, who previously had their chances with the…

Ashwani Kumar, a medium pacer with the Mumbai Indians, has suddenly become a sensation after his stunning debut in the Indian Premier League. On Monday, he took four crucial wickets against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. It was quite a sight, as Ashwani, who hails from a village in Punjab, really showcased his talent. His performance helped bowl out Kolkata for a mere 116 runs, leading Mumbai to victory well before the 13th over was up.  At just 23, Ashwani made history by being the first Indian player to grab four wickets on his IPL debut,…

As the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) draws near, the teams are starting to get a feel for what lies ahead. The initial matches have created quite the buzz. Right now, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is at the top of the points table, having won both of their opening games. Not to be left behind, Delhi Capitals also boast a flawless record from their first couple of outings.  In a video that has gone viral, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag took the chance to poke fun at RCB. He referred to them as ‘gareeb,’ which means ‘poor’…

Rohit Sharma is set to captain the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against England, according to a recent PTI report. Even after struggling in Australia, where he only managed to score 31 runs over three matches, the selectors have chosen not to remove him from the captaincy. It’s worth noting that Rohit even took the decision to drop himself from playing in the final Test match in Sydney, which shows how serious he is about improving. The report mentions that despite his recent setbacks, including two Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia, the Board of…

Mumbai Indians batter Ryan Rickelton had some strong words for Suryakumar Yadav after the match on Monday. He called Suryakumar a joke, saying he does things he could only dream of, especially after Suryakumar hit a quick 27 runs off just 9 balls to help the team chase down 117 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium. This win marked Mumbai’s first of IPL 2025, thanks in part to their bowlers, who limited Kolkata to just 116 runs. Rickelton was impressed by one shot Suryakumar played—a scoop over fine leg that left bowler Andre Russell in disbelief. “I…

On Tuesday, April 1, the Lucknow Super Giants are set to take on the Punjab Kings at the Ekana Stadium. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup since both teams head into the game with fresh victories under their belts. The Super Giants recently had a solid win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing strong performance while playing away from home. On the flip side, Punjab Kings managed to secure a win against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In this piece, we’ll take a closer look at the Lucknow Super Giants and consider potential changes they might make to…