As the 2027 ODI World Cup approaches, India’s cricket fans are already speculating about the captain who will lead the team in their pursuit of ICC glory. With stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli potentially nearing the twilight of their careers, the question arises who will carry the baton forward? Let’s explore the top contenders and their leadership qualities, while analyzing what the future of Indian cricket might look like. Top Contenders for India’s Captaincy in 2027 1. KL Rahul: The Calm Strategist 2. Jasprit Bumrah: The Spearhead Leader Read Also:- Who is the Godfather of Cricket? 3. Hardik Pandya:…
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Nowadays, bowling has become a difficult task, with the conditions favouring batters the most. There’s hardly any support from the pitch, so bowlers have to rely on their skills to outfox batters. We have seen bowlers displaying their skilful bowling, which resulted in them taking wickets. Now a bowler may get a wicket or two off consecutive deliveries, but it’s rare to see a bowler complete a hat-trick. But there have been a few instances where bowlers not only registered hat-tricks but also picked up six wickets in six balls. What? Yes, you read that right. While no bowler has…
Simran Shaikh, a 22-year-old cricket sensation from Dharavi, Mumbai, has captured the spotlight with her record-breaking INR 1.9 crore contract at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction. Signed by Gujarat Giants, Simran’s story is one of perseverance, family support, and unwavering dreams. A Historic Moment in WPL Auction The WPL 2025 auction saw fierce bidding between Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals for Simran. Starting at a base price of INR 5 lakh, her value skyrocketed, making her the most expensive player of the season. Simran’s signing reflects her growing reputation as a middle-order batter with immense potential. Read Also:-…
Test cricket is one format where batters go through a lot of grind to score every run. Batters often find themselves in tricky situations with bowlers having the upper hand. But a few of them overcome the challenges to display their brisk run-making against the red ball. This has helped many batters score big knocks by consuming fewer balls than expected, racking up three figures in the quickest manners. Now such batting display is a bit rare in women’s Test cricket, given they don’t play the format more often. But even in those limited opportunities, we have seen batters raising…
Cricket umpires are very important when it comes to the game. They play an important role in the whole game as they are the ones who indicate through their actions on the field about the runs and wickets. Though the umpires do not get that much name and fame as the players but then also they are important alike. The umpires are often not noticed by the people despite the fact that they are often in the spotlight when there are some tough decisions to take as they are the ones who have to make decisions on the spot. And…
Bowlers are as important in cricket as are batters and fielders. Though each cricketer is a fielder but not all are bowlers and batters both at the same time. It is true that some batters are good bowlers too and vice versa. Thus, bowlers are the ones who can turn the game upside down with their good bowling skills. The way batters are important to chase runs or give a good target in the same way good bowlers are important for any team when it comes to get wickets of the opposite team in crucial times and let the other…
Ben Stokes has established himself as one of the most influential leaders in modern cricket. From his fearless playing style to his aggressive captaincy, Stokes has redefined leadership for England across formats. Here’s a look at his captaincy record in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, along with the latest updates Ben Stokes as a Leader Taking over England’s captaincy in 2022, Stokes brought a fresh, fearless approach often referred to as “Bazball,” in partnership with coach Brendon McCullum. His leadership style emphasizes aggressive decision-making and a never-say-die attitude. Ben Stokes’ Captaincy Record Across Formats 1. Test Cricket Stokes has transformed England’s…
Sikandar Raza, one of Zimbabwe’s most accomplished cricketers, has showcased his skills as an all-rounder and captain across various formats. Known for his aggressive batting and handy off-spin bowling, Raza has also taken on the responsibility of leading his national team in ODIs and T20Is. Here’s a detailed look at his captaincy record across formats. Sikandar Raza Captaincy Record 1. ODI Cricket Sikandar Raza’s stint as an ODI captain has been challenging, with limited success. Despite his leadership, Zimbabwe has struggled to achieve consistent results. Matches PlayedWonLostNo ResultWin Percentage60420% See Also:- Jasprit Bumrah Captaincy Records 2. T20I Cricket In T20Is, Raza…
TAM vs BEN Match 119 PKL 11 Dream11 Prediction: The final week of the group stage in the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 begins with two exciting matches. Two spots in the next round have been secured, and all have come down to the final two remaining places. However, some teams have been eliminated already and will be playing their last few games. Two teams that have been eliminated from the PKL 11 will feature in the 119th contest. Tamil Thalaivas and Bengal Warriroz will be up against each other. This match will be held at Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports…
GM vs KB Dream11 Team Prediction for Lanka T10 Super League 2024 Match Eliminator Preview: The first knockout match in the playoffs of the ongoing Lanka T10 Super League 2024 will be played after Qualifier 1 between Jaffna Titans and Hambantota Bangla Tigers. The eliminator is scheduled to take place between Galle Marvels and Kandy Bolts. This clash will be played on Wednesday at 6:15 PM at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Galle finished third on the table after losing the last group match against the Bangla Tigers. On the other hand, Kandy Bolts beat Nuwara Eliya Kings to book…