There have been periods of control, confusion, back-to-back ducks, and finally, an unbeaten hundred that silenced everything. Virat Kohli has accumulated a tally of 542 runs from 13 innings, averaging 54.20 with a strike-rate of 164.74. All of these statistics are proof enough to justify Kohli being one of those batsmen who are valued by … Read more
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
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