In a recent announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the central contracts for the 2023-24 season. The notable inclusion was the Grade A+ category, featuring key players such as captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja. However, there were conspicuous omissions, with Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer […]

In a series that was anticipated to be dominated by spinners, pacers have surprisingly taken center stage in the India vs. England Test series, particularly in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. With the series level at 1-1, the discussions about the effectiveness of pacers on spin-friendly pitches have gained momentum. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading pacer, […]

Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of a return to Indian soil, not just as a fearsome fast bowler but potentially as a leader under the hot Hyderabad sun. Come Thursday, when India faces England in the first Test, Bumrah will not only take on the familiar English batting lineup but also step onto the […]

The cricketing world has undergone a whirlwind transformation in recent years, with the rapid proliferation of T20 franchise leagues reshaping player schedules and raising both excitement and concerns. The Indian Premier League (IPL) ignited the spark in 2008, and soon, countries like Australia (Big Bash League), Pakistan (Super League), and the Caribbean (Premier League) embraced […]

The highly anticipated 5-match Test series between India and England, kicking off on January 25, promises a clash of titans. India, undefeated at home for 12 years, is the undisputed king of spin, while England, under the audacious leadership of Ben Stokes, has embraced an aggressive T20-inspired approach to Test cricket. This series presents a […]

In a recent revelation, former Indian fast bowler Praveen Kumar acknowledged that ball-tampering was once a widespread practice among players. He specifically pointed out that Pakistan bowlers were known to engage in it more than others to enhance their proficiency in reverse swing, a technique that became a potent weapon for fast bowlers in the […]

Aakash Chopra, former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, recently analyzed the Delhi Capitals’ strategy ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 auction. He pinpointed two crucial areas where the team needs to acquire players to bolster their chances. Chopra highlighted the absence of strong lower-middle-order batsmen as a major concern. The release of Phil Salt, Rilee Rossouw, […]

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has stated that there will be no rest for the team’s fast bowlers in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. The pacers will be expected to play all seven matches as Australia aims to qualify for the World Test Championship finale.  Cummins said that if the […]

Former Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has heaped praise on the Indian fast bowlers, naming Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, and Mohammed Siraj as the “best in the world.” Akram’s comments came after an outstanding performance by Bumrah and Shami against England in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which led India to a crucial victory […]

India captain Rohit Sharma is one of the finest batters in the world of cricket. However, even the best get to face challenges and some even trouble them to a great extent; left-arm pacers have been such a concern for Rohit. Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Afridi, who is a left-handed speedster, has managed to keep […]