Abdullah Ali 
Surya Kumar YADAV he came into the season one of the most dangerous T20 hitters out there, a guy who changes the geometry of the field as well as runs. The third man is never safe. Fine leg provides no safety. Extra cover is almost compulsory. “Captains are not setting fields against Suryakumar. They are … Read more
The first ball slid on and, without raising its voice, asked a question. But he leaned forward. No lunges. The ball trickled past mid-on after the defender had taken his first step after a deliberate press and late bat face closure. And so the season went on proclaiming itself. Not loudly, but purposefully. That’s the … Read more
The 152 vs Punjab Kings was not announced until it had already happened. KL Rahul had done his bit this season, scoring enough runs to qualify his side for the playoffs on 25th April. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 152 and shared 220 runs for the partnership with Nitish Rana. He had a strike rate … Read more
Abishek Sharma it sat up outside the Chinnaswamy but Abhishek Sharma threw his hands up to the first ball. No sigher. Not a cheque. A full blooded carve over cover told him this season was going to be fast, a little reckless and often on his terms. The field was spread by the time the … Read more
WWE Superstars that gravitational pull that pull is why John Cena has a loyal fan base. The “you can’t see me” gesture is still a universal sign used by every new generation of viewers who weren’t even alive when he did it. Especially from India, Cena in his prime still gets replayed on highlight reels … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s suitability is not in question. What are we really asking for when we ask? Vaibav became the highest wicket-taker of the 2026 IPL season on his fifteenth birthday. Shardul hit a six on his first ball and became famous in local and international cricket. First ball Six of Vaibhav SooryaVanshi It was his … Read more
He stood outside with his bat hanging loosely, and let the first ball go. A rumble was heard all over Wankhede. Not yet impatience. Just memory. Rohit Sharma has been there, done that with this script – start slow, let the innings unfold and then snatch it away in a sudden, barely perceptible burst. But … Read more
Pakistan’s Journey to 2027 World Cup in Dubai, the scoreboard was not telling the story. The chase was done. What Pakistan needed was determination in the Champions Trophy match against India, but what they got was hesitancy. Singles were played to the leg side and the asking rate climbed like a tax bill no one … Read more
The game is always preceded by the cacophony. Clips start going around again in seven to 10 days. The Misbah scoop. Kohli’s pursuit at Adelaide. Mirpur Afridi Rohit Sharma helped India through a slow pitch as Pakistan’s seamers kept hitting the splice. Then someone posts the 2023 Ahmedabad score and the comments are a border … Read more
The ball takes the splice after kicking from a length at Centurion. You hear it before you see it. The dull thump tells you that the pitch has teeth. Indian batsmen have heard that sound before, in South Africa. Sometimes when they walk back they hear it echoing in their ears. Can India Win on … Read more