Following their memorable win over the Chennai Super Kings that clinched their spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had a special guest in their dressing room. RCB legend Chris Gayle was present at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to witness his former team secure a thrilling victory, marking a stunning turnaround […]

Ricky Ponting, the head coach of the Delhi Capitals and a former Australian cricket captain, believes high-scoring games will remain a staple of the Indian Premier League (IPL) even if the controversial “Impact Player” rule is scrapped. This rule allows teams to substitute a player from their original XI with a designated substitute at any […]

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has opened the door for a potential review of the ‘Impact Player’ rule in IPL 2024, acknowledging its polarizing impact on the tournament. Introduced as a ‘test case’, this rule has spurred high-scoring encounters, with teams breaching the 250-run mark on eight occasions. However, it has also sparked criticism from players, […]

In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, the divisive ‘Impact Sub’ rule has sparked a wide array of opinions among former cricketers. One prominent voice in favour of the rule is the esteemed South African cricketer AB de Villiers. De Villiers views the rule favourably, acknowledging the abundance of runs scored by batters this season but […]

The Impact Player rule in the IPL has stirred significant debate within the cricketing community, and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has voiced his disapproval of the rule. Introduced as a modified version of the ‘Super Sub’ rule seen in ODIs, the Impact Player rule has sparked discussions, particularly concerning its impact on the role of […]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made an unexpected move as Nicholas Pooran stepped out for the toss instead of regular captain KL Rahul in their clash against Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This decision raised eyebrows, especially considering Rahul’s recent return from injury. The skipper had been sidelined due to a quadricep […]

Cricket aficionados witnessed an unexpected spectacle in 2024 as Delhi Capitals’ head coach, Ricky Ponting, found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with the fourth official during a match against Rajasthan Royals. The incident caused a temporary halt in play due to a misunderstanding that left Ponting visibly irked. After Rajasthan Royals posted a challenging […]

On June 20, 2011, the cricket world witnessed the debut of a young and determined Virat Kohli in Test cricket. Taking on West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, Kohli’s first Test appearance did not showcase his full potential as he could only muster 19 runs throughout the match. In the opening innings, batting at number five, […]

BCCI has decided to churn out a new signal for umpires for the ‘impact player’ rule ahead of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The much-awaited tournament will be commencing with a match between defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) playing at home in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) […]