The lesser lights of Indian cricket
Over the decades, many cricketers have distinguished Indian cricket with their incredible skills with the willow or the red cherry. However, while some have left behind a lasting legacy and…
Indian spinners not in shadow of pacers
Once called the land of spinners, India now has fast bowling riches to rival the world’s best. In Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav, India arguably has…
IPL 2020 to be played in UAE
A day after International Cricket Council (ICC) postponed the 2020 T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in Australia, Indian Permier League Governing Council Chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed on Tuesday…
Amidst World T20 postponement and IPL window, women’s cricket ‘suffers’ silence
The postponement of the ICC World T20 to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic was not surprising. R emarkably, the decision to postpone a ‘marquee’ tournament was met with delight…
IPL 2020 likely in UAE but conditions apply
While the cricket world waits for a decision on the 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia and then the normally-glitzy Indian Premier League (IPL), UAE is keeping itself in the…
Steve Bucknor accepts his mistakes in 2008 Sydney Test may have cost India
The 2008 Sydney Test between touring India and Australia become infamous for poor umpiring decisions and “monkeygate”. Former umpire Steve Bucknor, who stood in the match along with Mark Benson,…
MS Dhoni: A winner on and off the field
A fierce competitor on the field, MS Dhoni is considered one of the nicest guys off it. While he will be mostly remembered for those towering sixes and taking India…
From spinners only, Indian cricket on fast lane
Recently, during the first Test between England and West Indies a stats on bowling performances by fast bowlers from across the world caught everyone’s attention, as Indian fast bowlers topped…
Ganguly or Dhoni? Who gave more match winners
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir recently said ex-captain Sourav Ganguly gave more quality and match winning players to his successor MS Dhoni than the latter left for Virat Kohli. Kohli,…
BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as interim CEO
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Indian Premier League (IPL) Chief Operating Officer (CEO) Hemang Amin as its interim CEO. Amin, who used to report…