Usman Khawaja’s early encounter with Brendon McCullum remains etched in his memory—not for a warm welcome, but for an intense verbal barrage. During the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, Khawaja faced what he described as the harshest sledging he’d ever experienced on the international stage. “He absolutely tore shreds off me,” Usman […]

In a high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 final, Tilak Varma showcased maturity beyond his years to script one of the most memorable knocks in India’s storied rivalry with Pakistan. Chasing 147 on a tricky Dubai surface, India was rocked early, losing three quick wickets. The pressure was immense, but Tilak stood tall, stitching vital partnerships with […]

England’s batting mainstay Joe Root has offered a refreshing perspective on the art of sledging, saying much of it is “just for show” and not to be taken too seriously. Root highlighted how India’s fiery pacer Mohammed Siraj uses sledging as a tool to build atmosphere and add theatre to the contest rather than engaging […]

Even before the dust could settle on the controversy surrounding Akash Deep’s fiery send-off to Ben Duckett, the English opener found himself at the centre of another heated exchange—this time with young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan. Towards the close of Day 2 in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Duckett was seen sledging […]

India’s hopes of staging a fightback on Day 5 at Lord’s took a massive hit as their fragile lower middle order crumbled under pressure, with Nitish Kumar Reddy’s dismissal at the stroke of lunch putting England firmly in the driver’s seat. What started as a chase filled with optimism slowly turned into a survival mission […]

Recently, Rajasthan Royals’ new head coach Rahul Dravid and director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara met at the franchise’s office for a lighthearted chat. They reminisced about some of the funniest stump-mic moments from their playing days. The meeting, marked by laughter and nostalgia, showcased how much cricket—and the art of sledging—has changed over the years. […]

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reignited his rivalry with Australian youngster Sam Konstas during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday, January 4. The 23-year-old was seen sledging the 19-year-old batter during Australia’s first innings, teasing him for his cautious approach. In a clip shared by Star Sports, […]

India and Australia are gearing up for another intense Border-Gavaskar Trophy showdown, with the first Test set to begin in Perth on November 22. The highly anticipated five-match series promises plenty of thrilling match-ups, but one in particular has caught the attention of fans—the battle between India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and the Australian team. Pant […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel recently shared a memorable moment he experienced with England’s Joe Root during the five-match Test series earlier this year. Jurel, who made his Test debut in the series, impressed many with his grit and determination. However, the incident he recounted took place in the following Test in Ranchi, where Jurel found […]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up to face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the crucial Eliminator match of the IPL 2024. The stakes are high, as the winner will move on to play in the second qualifier, where they will face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a spot in the final of […]