As Australia gears up for the Champions Trophy 2025, two of their most experienced players, Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc, have a rare opportunity to script history. If Australia secures the title, the duo will become the only cricketers to win every senior ICC tournament, further cementing their status as legends of the game. However,… Read More
The 2025 edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) has delivered an exhilarating season filled with record-breaking performances, high-scoring encounters, and standout individual displays. With the league stage completed, the tournament now moves into the knockout phase, where the top four teams—Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz—will battle for the coveted title.… Read More
Smith Enters the 10,000-Test Run Club – Second Fastest Australian Steven Smith has reached 10,000 Test runs, becoming just the fourth Australian to achieve the feat. He completed the milestone in 205 innings, making him the second-fastest Australian behind Ricky Ponting (196 innings). Player Innings Taken Ricky Ponting 196 Steven Smith 205 Allan Border 235… Read More
Kamindu Mendis made an emphatic entry into international cricket, scoring a commanding fifty against the mighty Australian side in his Test debut. His contribution played a vital role in Sri Lanka’s innings victory over Australia, a match that showcased the brilliance of Prabath Jayasuriya and Dinesh Chandimal. This performance was just the beginning of a… Read More
Pat Cummins has been at the forefront of Australia’s cricketing dominance in recent years, playing a pivotal role as both a fast bowler and a captain. Known for his lethal pace and composure with the bat when the team needs him the most, Cummins has become an integral figure in Australia’s cricketing success across formats.… Read More
In a year when India’s batting line-up saw considerable turbulence, Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as a beacon of consistency and brilliance. The young sensation enjoyed a spectacular 2024, finishing as India’s highest run-scorer in Test cricket with an astonishing 1,478 runs at an average of 54.74. His remarkable tally included 9 half-centuries and 3 centuries, proving… Read More
In a year that saw India’s cricket fortunes fluctuate, Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the star of the season. While India faced challenges, including a 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) to Australia, Bumrah’s individual performances were nothing short of extraordinary. The 31-year-old pacer finished 2024 with a remarkable 71 wickets in just 13 games,… Read More
South Africa’s journey in ICC events has been a rollercoaster of near misses and heartbreaks, but 2025 presents a golden opportunity for redemption. For the fourth time in just six ICC tournaments since 2023, the Proteas have reached the finals, showcasing their consistency and resilience on the grand stage. This time, they will battle Australia… Read More
As the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) nears its conclusion, the battle for the coveted final berth at Lord’s is heating up. With just eight Tests left across four series, five teams—South Africa, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan—remain in contention to clinch a spot in the title decider. Here’s a detailed look at each… Read More
The book “Bodyline Autopsy” is one of the most well-researched and detailed accounts on cricket’s most turbulent series played during 1932-33. Surely, it deserves our greater attention. History was a drab subject in school because one had to memorize dates and study the reign of dynasties. It would leave me exasperated with what seemed like… Read More