Author: Divyansh Mishra

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah went viral some time back for on-field savage celebrations during the 2025 Asia Cup final in Dubai, where India had defeated Pakistan by five wickets for the ninth Asia Cup title.  The moment that grabbed eyeballs was when Bumrah cleanbowled Pakistan Haris Rauf and went on with the ‘plane down’ gesture, said to be a pointed reply to some form of taunt by Rauf some days before during the Super Fours stage. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also shared a screenshot showing Rauf’s dismissal and Bumrah’s gesture, with the message, “Pakistan deserves this punishment.” #OperationSindoor on the…

The Asian Cup just ended and Suryakumar Yadav, who is the captain of the Indian side, has announced that he will donate his entire match fee for the event to the families of the armed forces and terror victims of Pahalgam. On Sunday night, India won the trophy by defeating Pakistan compatriots by five wickets. “I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts. Jai Hind,” posted the 35-year-old after India clinched the well-fought…

Ranked world number four, the White Ferns, as they are popularly called, travel to the mammoth carnival of the ICC Women’s World Cup after winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024. This, however, is a very special campaign for the team, as it will be the last ODI tournament for their iconic captain, Sophie Devine, who has played in five ODI tournaments so far and will now bid goodbye to this format. For both her teammates and the fans, this World Cup is an opportunity to give a worthy and memorable farewell to one of the finest ever…

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 comes with another edition when Australia is the team to beat. No team has written the history of this championship quite like the Southern Stars. The seven titles they secured are from 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, and 2022, an undefeated record till now. Defending their championship, expectation and inevitability surround them for carrying an eighth title in tandem with the record of dominance that has created three to four generations of women’s cricket. In 2025, it was form that pushed Australia above the rest into the top favourite position. Having played…

Sri Lanka enters the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with new ambitions as they field a squad combining experienced heads with young talent. Having missed the previous edition, the Islands now look to take full advantage of being a co-host of this edition and to announce the coming of time for Sri Lankan cricket on the global stage. The tournament also brings into focus some key individuals whose potential performances may ultimately direct Sri Lanka’s destiny in this highly competitive setup. With a group having batting and bowling dynamism, Sri Lanka will hope to mix between experience and youthful…

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be awe-inspiring, with India proudly standing as one of the two host nations alongside Sri Lanka. It would be the fourth time India hosts the tournament on home soil and the matches will be played across iconic venues in Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Indore, while Sri Lanka shall be conducting her matches mainly at Colombo. Just a few days away, the ICC WODI Cricket World Cup 2025 sees an Indian squad filled to the brim with talent, merit, and match-winners. Here is a pack of top Indian players set to…

Australia has proven to be the pinnacle in women’s cricket, with seven ICC Women’s World Cup titles to their name. They enter the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 as reigning champions, with a very compatible squad brimming with talent. Here are the top Australian faces who are geared up to cast their spells and contribute heavily to defending the title. Australia players to watch out for: 1. Alyssa Healy The wicketkeeper-batter extraordinaire is the current captain of Australia post-Meg Lanning’s retirement in December 2023. This would be her first time leading Australia into a 50-over ICC World Cup and…

New Zealand has the promise of a potential and highly resourceful team, famously known as the White Ferns, with their rich and glorious history in ODIs. They have regularly participated in all editions of the Women’s Cricket World Cup since its first in 1973, thus, being established as an ever-competitive presence on the international women’s stage. The White Ferns won the World Cup in 2000 in great style, and this time around, the team consists of a fair mix of young and assertive players who have really impressed in the past few years alongside some great experienced players who are…

The thrill of a Super Over still gets fans all over the world. This format adds to the T20 games and fans look forward to a Super Over whenever a match is close. India played another Super Over against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 last night, their 6th in men’s and women’s cricket. Interestingly, the last two Super Overs India has played were against Sri Lanka, both in a year. Here are the games where Indian men’s and women’s teams have been involved in a ‘Super Over’: Super Overs Played by Team India MatchVenueYearIndia ScoreOpponent ScoreSuper Over ResultIndia…

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has asked in Pakistan media Samaa TV to personally pay the fine levied against fast bowler Haris Rauf by the ICC. The ICC fined Rauf penalising him 30% of his match fees for using abusive language in the tense Asia Cup Super Fours clash against India.  On a similar note, the ICC took disciplinary action against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for making comments about the Pahalgam terror attack, fining him 30% of his match fees much the same. Cricket Resolved has quoted Haris Rauf as earning 418,584 PKR for one T20I match. Thirty percent of that…