In the aftermath of Joe Root’s unconventional shot in the third Test against India, former England skipper Michael Atherton has clarified that Root doesn’t adhere to specific instructions from Brendon McCullum or Ben Stokes. Root’s attempted reverse scoop in Rajkot drew criticism, prompting calls for a return to a more traditional approach. Contrary to the […]

Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal in the ongoing Ranchi Test between India and England has sparked conversations about England’s batting strategy and Bairstow’s form in the series. Nick Knight, a former England opener, expressed frustration over Bairstow’s shot selection, particularly his decision to sweep against Ravichandran Ashwin, leading to his downfall. Knight’s criticism extends beyond Bairstow’s performance […]

Former England captain Alastair Cook has expressed his belief that Joe Root’s struggle in the ongoing Test series against India could be attributed to the influence of the aggressive Bazball approach. While acknowledging Root as England’s best-ever batsman, Cook suggested that the current cricketing era, characterized by a more attacking style of play, might impact […]

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen expressed strong criticism of England’s batting approach after their defeat on Day 4 of the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam. England, chasing a target of 399, started the day at 67/1, needing 332 more runs to win. However, they were bowled out for 292, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit […]

Shubman Gill, the promising young Indian batter, is under scrutiny following another batting failure in the first Test against England. Scoring just 23 runs in the first innings and falling for a duck in the second, Gill’s struggles at the crease continue. In his last 11 innings, Gill has failed to score a fifty after his […]

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming One Day International (ODI) World Cup in 2023, there’s one name that’s been making waves in the cricketing world – Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian batter has earned a reputation for his daring and innovative shot-making, particularly the famous ‘ramp’ shot. Suryakumar Yadav’s unorthodox approach to batting has left […]

Recently, Rohit Sharma displayed his dominance against the West Indies bowlers, delivering a scorching performance in the second and final Test of the bilateral series. In this thrilling encounter at Queen’s Park Oval, the seasoned opener not only hammered his fastest Test half-century but also set numerous records alongside Team India’s exhilarating innings, adopting a […]

Veteran Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has raised concerns about Sanju Samson’s batting approach at the number 4 spot in ODIs. Despite scoring a fine half-century against West Indies in the third ODI in Trinidad, Jaffer was not impressed with Samson’s high-risk game. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been in and out of the Indian team in both […]

The English cricket team has come under fire from former cricket legends for their new style of play in the ongoing second Ashes Test. The latest critic to join the chorus is Allan Wilkins, who expressed concerns and heavily criticized England’s batters for falling into the short-ball trap set by the Australian bowlers. On the […]

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne believes that a change in mindset has been the key to David Warner’s impressive batting performance in the Ashes 2023 series. Despite challenging conditions with thick cloud cover on Day 1 of the Test match at Lord’s, Warner provided a solid start for Australia by scoring a quickfire 66 off 88 balls. […]