Rishabh Pant’s much-anticipated return to the ODI arena turned out to be an insipid affair, back to an ODI series after suffering for almost two years. Pant could only survive for 6 runs off 9 balls, if one includes a boundary, before giving his wicket away.The moment of his dismissal finally arrived on the second […]

One of the big talking points in the ongoing third ODI between India and Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium has to be the stumping fumble by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. Making a return to ODI cricket after quite a while—exactly 616 days, Pant’s mistake came in the 49th over against Maheesh Theekshana of Sri […]

In a pivotal T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal clash at Guyana’s Providence Stadium on June 27, Rishabh Pant showcased his lightning reflexes behind the stumps, playing a decisive role for India. His swift stumping of Moeen Ali off Axar Patel’s bowling proved crucial in stemming England’s chase. The match began with England opting to field […]

In a thrilling encounter between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Yuzvendra Chahal’s dismissal of Shubman Gill proved to be a game-changer. Batting first, RR overcame a shaky start thanks to a 130-run partnership between Riyan Parag (76) and Sanju Samson (68*) who propelled them to a challenging total of […]

In a high-stakes clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2024, SRH’s wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen showcased remarkable skills, reminiscent of MS Dhoni’s acumen, with a lightning-fast stumping to dismiss PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan. The match, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, witnessed an intense battle […]

In Delhi Capitals’ clash against Punjab Kings in Chandigarh, Rishabh Pant, the captain, made a long-awaited return to competitive cricket after a hiatus of about 15 months. While his performance with the bat might not have been extraordinary, scoring 18 runs off 13 balls, Pant’s impact went beyond his batting stint. Taking charge behind the […]

Ollie Pope’s struggle for form in the ongoing India vs England series persisted during the first innings of the fifth Test. Despite an impressive 196 in the second innings of the first Test, Pope has faced challenges, failing to score a half-century in the series. In the latest encounter, Ollie Pope managed just 11 runs before […]

Sanju Samson exhibited his outstanding wicketkeeping prowess with a remarkable stumping to dismiss Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran in the third T20I. In pursuit of 213 for a consolation win, Afghanistan got off to a solid start with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Zadran notching up brilliant fifties. However, Washington Sundar’s stunning catch dismissed Gurbaz for 50. Zadran was […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented a significant modification to on-field umpire stumping referrals, addressing loopholes that were being exploited by fielding sides to conserve reviews. The alteration now specifically focuses on side-on replays for on-field umpire stumping reviews, excluding examinations of caught-behind scenarios. Previously, a successful stumping appeal prompted the third umpire to […]

Day 1 of the ongoing Test match between West Indies and India witnessed the much-awaited debut of young cricketers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan. Jaiswal took over the opening position from Shubman Gill, who moved down to number three. Meanwhile, Kishan replaced KS Bharat as the wicketkeeper-batsman. The West Indies won the toss and chose […]