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Will Anderson’s absence work in favour of England this Ashes?

Aug 8, 2019

Will Anderson’s absence work in favour of England this Ashes?

England pacer, James Anderson’s numbers against Australia wane when in comparison to his overall career numbers in Test cricket.

Should India go for Krunal Pandya or Ravindra Jadeja in T20Is?

Aug 7, 2019

Should India go for Krunal Pandya or Ravindra Jadeja in T20Is?

Since his debut, Krunal Pandya is the only player among the top 10 T20I teams to make 100 or more runs and pick 10 or more wickets.

Can Steven Smith better Don Bradman’s best streak?

Aug 7, 2019

Can Steven Smith better Don Bradman’s best streak?

Steve Smith is well on course to challenge Don Bradman’s brilliant numbers in Test cricket this Ashes series.

Pant’s recklessness once again stands out in India’s mini-collapse

Aug 4, 2019

Pant’s recklessness once again stands out in India’s mini-collapse

Rishabh Pant was dismissed for a first-ball duck at Florida in the first T20I against West Indies.

Ravi Shastri’s re-appointment will only hamper Indian cricket

Aug 3, 2019

Ravi Shastri’s re-appointment will only hamper Indian cricket

BCCI has invited applications for the head coach position of the Indian cricket team but Ravi Shastri is favourite to resume his tenure with strong ba...

Why West Indies should never pick Andre Russell in the team

Aug 3, 2019

Why West Indies should never pick Andre Russell in the team

Andre Russell skipped West Indies’ first two T20Is against India citing injury but continued to play in the Global T20 Canada.

Why India should be wary of the Windies

Aug 2, 2019

Why India should be wary of the Windies

The Windies are fully equipped to derail the fresh and revamped Indian squad at home. Here’s why.

The return of Steve Smith puts an end to ‘Fab Four’ debate

Aug 2, 2019

The return of Steve Smith puts an end to ‘Fab Four’ debate

Australia’s Steve Smith enchanted Edgbaston on his return to Test cricket with a 24th Test ton against a quality England bowling attack.

Prithvi Shaw’s recent ban looks more like a favour than a punishment

Aug 1, 2019

Prithvi Shaw’s recent ban looks more like a favour than a punishment

India’s young Test sensation, Prithvi Shaw, has played in two major leagues during the period in which he was supposed to be under a doping ban.

Three areas where BCCI got it all wrong for the West Indies tour

Jul 25, 2019

Three areas where BCCI got it all wrong for the West Indies tour

Only Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will feature in all three formats against West Indies.

Tim Murtagh’s five-fer shouldn’t be a surprise

Jul 24, 2019

Tim Murtagh’s five-fer shouldn’t be a surprise

Murtagh’s five for 13 in mere nine overs led being bowled out for just 85 in less than 24 overs.

England won the World Cup fair and square, let that sink in

Jul 15, 2019

England won the World Cup fair and square, let that sink in

On a day when there was almost nothing to separate the two teams, England, quite fairly, were crowned the new World Champions.

Here’s why Rahane wasn’t the answer to India’s ‘Number four’ woes

Jul 15, 2019

Here’s why Rahane wasn’t the answer to India’s ‘Number four’ woes

The Test vice-captain brings experience and a calm head, but does he have the stats to back that up?

The ‘Greatest Match’; and it didn’t even need India

Jul 15, 2019

The ‘Greatest Match’; and it didn’t even need India

A cricket match befitting the tag of a ‘Final’ was played on the hallowed grounds of Lord’s, engaging all with the talent on display.

Ben Stokes, England’s valiant ‘superhuman’

Jul 14, 2019

Ben Stokes, England’s valiant ‘superhuman’

After all the agony Stokes has been through following the final over drama in the 2016 World T20 final, a World Cup title is something he surely deser...

The bizarre end to a tied Super Over

Jul 14, 2019

The bizarre end to a tied Super Over

Having forced New Zealand to return home without the World Cup despite not losing the final should force the ICC to reconsider its rules.

New Zealand, the dark horse? Think again

Jul 13, 2019

New Zealand, the dark horse? Think again

Having proved their worth with consistent performances at the World Cup over the past few editions, it’s time that New Zealand shed the tag of being t...

Three reasons why England should start James Vince against New Zealand

Jul 12, 2019

Three reasons why England should start James Vince against New Zealand

Despite poor performances, this is why James Vince deserves another chance for England.

Why India’s World Cup performance should be celebrated

Jul 11, 2019

Why India’s World Cup performance should be celebrated

Despite the defeat, the Indian cricket team fans should cheer the way their team fared and should look forward to some exciting times ahead.

Time to put an end to the ‘Kohli vs Sachin’ debate

Jul 11, 2019

Time to put an end to the ‘Kohli vs Sachin’ debate

He might be the best batsman in the world, but is he the best ever?

A World Cup fail of epic proportion

Jul 6, 2019

A World Cup fail of epic proportion

A 10-team competition, catering to the privileged group, lack of buzz and much more. Stumped argues why the 2019 ICC World Cup has been a boring spect...

Sanjay, have mercy on us and please stop

Jul 6, 2019

Sanjay, have mercy on us and please stop

Sanjay Manjrekar has quickly become the biggest villain of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup with many signing a petition to relieve him off his duties.

Sanjay Manjrekar doesn’t deserve criticism and here’s why…

Jul 5, 2019

Sanjay Manjrekar doesn’t deserve criticism and here’s why…

After what has been said and done in the past, Sanjay Manjrekar just doesn’t deserve all this hate because…

Chris Gayle’s retirement, the best thing for Windies cricket

Jul 5, 2019

Chris Gayle’s retirement, the best thing for Windies cricket

A fielding liability and erratic with the bat, Chris Gayle’s subsequent retirement could be a blessing in disguise for the West Indies.

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