Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit back at criticism surrounding his strike rate, suggesting that a section of analysts and fans are pushing a biased narrative against him. The experienced batter, who has reinvented his T20 approach in recent seasons, believes that his performances are often judged through a preconceived lens rather than […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli looks in ominous touch ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28. The former RCB skipper has already sent strong signals during the team’s intra-squad matches, showcasing the kind of aggressive intent that has defined modern T20 batting. In RCB’s recent practice games, […]

Chennai Super Kings’ struggles in IPL 2025 continue to mount, and former India opener Virender Sehwag hasn’t held back in his criticism. After their fourth consecutive home defeat, Sehwag questioned CSK’s intent and approach with the bat, suggesting it looked like the players were simply waiting for the tournament to end and head home. “It […]

MS Dhoni’s legendary finishing prowess once inspired awe, but in IPL 2025, it’s increasingly becoming a shadow of the past. Against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk, the 43-year-old remained unbeaten on 30 off 26 balls, yet couldn’t lift Chennai Super Kings over the line in a stiff chase of 184. CSK eventually stumbled to 156/6, falling […]

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was criticized for consuming too many deliveries to settle into the game while the team chases down the runs on Tuesday night after the third T20I. Pandya had come into the middle order towards the final over of the Powerplay after skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s fall but could not get into a […]

Virat Kohli, the talismanic batsman of Indian cricket, roared back to form in IPL 2024, silencing doubters and claiming the coveted Orange Cap with a staggering 741 runs. The key to his resurgence, according to teammate Dinesh Karthik, might lie in the pre-season criticism surrounding his strike rate. Questions were raised about Kohli’s suitability for […]

Virat Kohli’s response to criticism regarding his strike rate as an opener in IPL 2024 sparked a fiery rebuttal from cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar questioned whether players expect commentators to applaud them even when their scoring rate doesn’t match expectations. Despite holding the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 with 542 runs at a strike […]

Virat Kohli’s T20 strike rate has sparked fiery discussions once again. While some criticize his scoring pace, former head coach Ravi Shastri has emerged as a staunch defender. Currently leading the run-scorers chart in IPL 2024 with a commendable 500 runs at an average of 71.43, Kohli has silenced some doubters. His strike rate of […]

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) hopes for a turnaround were reignited when Virat Kohli, the batting mainstay, walked out to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, April 25th. However, what began as a promising knock sputtered in the middle overs, leaving fans and experts questioning his inability to convert […]

Despite Virat Kohli’s remarkable batting performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), concerns about his strike rate persist. With 316 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 146.29, critics argue that his scoring pace might not be sufficient. This debate has been fueled by speculation that Kohli might not secure a spot […]