Former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann has expressed his admiration for Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, describing him as one of the most impactful bowlers he has ever seen. In a recent interview, Lehmann compared Bumrah’s influence to legendary players like Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath, emphasizing the bowler’s unmatched dominance […]

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently lavished praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, highlighting his ability to outfox batters on any surface. Ali noted that Bumrah’s deceptive skills and unique bowling action make him a formidable force, independent of pitch conditions, unlike other bowlers who often rely on form and rhythm. Jasprit Bumrah has […]

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s lead fast bowler, had once expressed himself clearly as to his aspirations to one day lead the national team, inspired by legends of the game like Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, who led their respective teams quite brilliantly. However, former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has junked the idea of Bumrah becoming India’s […]

Ahead of their imminent departure to Sri Lanka, newly-appointed Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media to express their view on the handling of the Indian pace battery. The absence of the lead pacer was the conspicuous void in the squad that India announced for the forthcoming tour to Sri […]

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar, head coach and chief selector of the new dispensation within the Indian cricketing setup, faced the media in Mumbai recently and addressed many burning issues surrounding the national team. One of the key updates was related to star pacer Mohammed Shami’s recovery and the chances of inducting fresh faces as […]

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has outlined what he believes to be the ideal bowling combination for India as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue are set to kick off their campaign on June 5 against Ireland in New York. India’s 15-man squad for the tournament includes two seam-bowling all-rounders: Hardik […]

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 […]