Sep 6, 2019
Smith underlines greatness with Old Trafford double century
If Australia retain the urn — and they were well-placed at the close with England 23-1, a deficit of 474 — this will undoubtedly be ‘Smith’s Ashes’.
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Sep 6, 2019
Why did Bangladesh field an all-spin attack against Afghanistan?
Bangladesh went into the Test match with no pacers and four frontline spinners while Afghanistan themselves play just one fast bowler.
Sep 3, 2019
Fantasy Focus: Five must-have players from this week’s fixtures
Before selecting your Fantasy team for the week’s cricketing fixtures, do have a look at this.
Sep 3, 2019
Jasprit Bumrah just deals in big hauls
At the end of his five-wicket haul in the second Test against West Indies, Jasprit Bumrah had bowled his last 14 overs for just 19 runs while picking...
Sep 3, 2019
That’s Odd: Some major excitement in the air this week
A historical Test series, some major rivalries and a new team in town, here’s what to expect from the world of cricket this week.
Sep 3, 2019
The rare blips in Virat Kohli’s impressive Test career
Known as a run-churning machine, there have been nine instances in Virat Kohli’s Test career which he would want to forget.
Aug 31, 2019
Rahkeem Cornwall is much more than just his massive frame
Rahkeem Cornwall made his International debut at Sabina Park against India and had a field day.
Aug 31, 2019
A timeline of Ambati Rayudu’s 360-degree career turn
After his emotional retirement a month back, India’s Ambati Rayudu has announced he would be returning to play all three formats for Hyderabad in dome...
Aug 30, 2019
When Pakistan equalled a 46-year-old Australian record in 2001
In a record-equalling game, Pakistan also registered the lowest team total which included four centuries in a single innings.
Aug 30, 2019
Steve Smith and Jofra Archer prepare for ‘Round Two’
Australia’s Steve Smith and England’s Jofra Archer rounded on each other with tirades before the Manchester Test match.
Aug 30, 2019
Clive Lloyd: Interesting facts about the mighty hitter
West Indies’ Clive Lloyd captained 74 of his 110 Tests for West Indies and guided his team to a 27-game unbeaten streak.
Aug 29, 2019
The day when ‘The Ashes’ was born
The Test rivalry between England and Australia was given the name ‘Ashes’ after an exciting game of cricket in 1882.
Aug 29, 2019
Six great Test innings
Following Ben Stokes’ match-winning ton against Australia in the third Ashes Test, we look at six best individual Test innings of all time.
Aug 28, 2019
Ben Stokes and Kusal Perera – two similar but exceptional centuries
Ben Stokes and Kusal Perera smashed very similar fourth innings hundreds, that single-handedly led their teams to splendid wins.
Aug 28, 2019
Top five bowling spells in Lasith Malinga’s career
Lasith Malinga’s pace, variation and the way he mixed his short length deliveries with toe crushing yorkers made him a devastating bowler.
Aug 28, 2019
The rise and rise of Jasprit Bumrah in Tests
India’s Jasprit Bumrah has climbed from an 85th rank in Test cricket to seventh in just eleven Test matches.
Aug 27, 2019
England’s exceptional journey from 67 all out to a one-wicket win
Ben Stokes masked England’s batting flaws by taking them to a one-wicket win after they were bowled out for 67 in the first innings.
Aug 27, 2019
Five lesser-known facts about Sir Don Bradman
Sir Don Bradman is probably the greatest batsman to have played cricket, with his records and contribution quite well-known to cricket fans, but there...
Aug 27, 2019
That’s Odd: NRAIUBHGFIVUDSAHPGPUAISHFPOAUWHFVPASDICNSDOAHBC!
From a classic Test contest between cricket’s oldest rivals to the contrasting set up between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, plenty of opportunities eithe...
Aug 26, 2019
Five iconic last-wicket stands in the fourth innings of a Test match
A masterful 10th-wicket stand between Ben Stokes and Jack Leach in the third Test of Ashes 2019 has made us go back and dig some more iconic ones.
Aug 26, 2019
Why August 27 is an important date in cricketing history
On this day, not only was the best cricketer of all time born, but the spectators were also duly entertained by two of the most beguile sides of the c...
Aug 25, 2019
The day India won their third U-19 World Cup title
Led by a charismatic 19-year-old captain, India defeated Australia to become the most successful team in World Cup’s history.
Aug 25, 2019
India’s opening woes and KL Rahul’s jittery starts
Over the years, India’s current Test opener KL Rahul has struggled to start a series off on a good note in the longest format of the game.
Aug 24, 2019
The day when India rose to beat the English at their own game
Bhagwath Chandrashekhar’s match-winning spell of 6 for 38 for India is still remembered as one of the best spin bowling performances at The Oval.