Author: Divyansh Mishra

Being out in cricket is part of the game. However, some players have been able to not get out and thus be part of the game in a different way and even sometimes save it, or just be very stubborn. According to the statistics, these players have the most not-outs in the combined history of international cricket (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). Without further ado let us take a look at the top 5 players who made it their business not to leave the crease unless as a last resort. Most Not Outs in International Cricket  5. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)…

The IPL retention lists have been made public, and the teams are looking forward to the mini auction for the purpose of making strategic signings and getting the best out of their respective squads. The three most followed IPL franchises, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, would like to enrich their existing squads with very minor changes. Yet, probably some players released by these three teams won’t attract any bidders because of a few valid reasons, which are stated below. RCB and CSK Players Who Might Go Unsold in the IPL Reece Topley What seems to be…

The WPL 2026 mega auction is just a step away, and the day is set to be November 27 at New Delhi. Five teams had already given their last list a few days back, which included some surprising releases and big names that were out in the pool for grabs. However, while the auction is approaching very soon, the franchise owners would also prefer to look for in-form players that can bring the most value to them in the tournament that is going to be held in January. The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is going on right now, and…

When the mega auction for WPL 2026 happens, one name will softly, but very powerfully, influence the bidding plans of many franchises: Meg Lanning.  The ex-captain of Australia may not be regularly playing international matches, but her importance in the franchise cricket has only increased. Surprisingly, Lanning was let go by the Delhi Capitals Women even after leading them to the finish in all three seasons. She was the winner of the Orange Cap in the first season of the WPL, gathering 345 runs in 9 innings with her usual calmness at the top. Now that the teams are being…

The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 has begun and such young players along with the old-timers Karun Nair are making their presence felt with heavy runs. While the format of the tournament keeps on testing players, there are still some batsmen and bowlers who prefer to take the rough path with their respective skills. As always, the Ranji tournament has been one of the breeding grounds for the scouting of talents by the IPL franchises, which has seen players like Andre Siddharth and Shardul Thakur getting franchises selected for the mega tournament. There are many players, who have given great performances on…

The Indian pacer Mohammed Shami who is often called a speed demon has once again secured his place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he is going to play for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise in 2026. He was on the LSG team after he spent one year with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and the transfer was officially completed on November 15. As Shami gears up for a new team, let us remember five of his best bowling displays in IPL till now. Mohammed Shami Best Bowling Performance in IPL  5. 3-21 vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2021 Shami’s…

The KKR auction budget has been one of the most discussed matters since the day the IPL 2026 retention deadline passed. KKR made the bold decision to let go of nine players and, on top of that, will have the biggest budget of the whole league, which is INR 64.30 crore. Undoubtedly, KKR’s targets in the upcoming auction will be nothing short of amazing, as they are absolutely able to get any player on the market with that money. The Knight Riders dropped a couple of famous players like Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell, so they are going to have…

Like the players themselves, cricket bats also need protection. A toe guard is one of the primary protection methods. It is an accessory that helps in protecting the bat’s toe from any damages. We will show you the steps to put on and take off a bat’s toe guard in this post. How Do You Apply a Toe Guard to a Bat? Rubber is the material used to make some toe protectors, and they can be worn down to the point where they easily come on and off. The problem is that they can not only come off while playing…

The journey of the UAE in T20 cricket has been quite positive and bright, as it was based on bigger and better exposure. However, even with the peaks, there were still valleys where the batting could not resist the pressure and thus some very low team scores were recorded especially when the teams were playing on difficult pitches or against very good bowlers. If we consider these lowest innings scores it clearly shows the aspects of temperament, flexibility, and a wrong decision made by an inexperienced team. Eventually, this list is about those rare occasions for the UAE when they…

Only Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians, the three teams amidst the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, will have such a carefree mentality. Even though MI did not make it to the finals last season, they have a well-established squad which was evident on the day the retention lists were submitted. The primary group was maintained and just the superfluous players were let go as the team had a budget of INR 2.75 crores and thus, would be participating in the mini auction mainly to plug a couple of small gaps. With a meager budget left,…