Bowling has always been considered as one of the most important departments of One Day cricket. Experts believe that if you have good bowlers then you can dominate almost any team in the world. Bowling requires agility, fitness and patience. Some bowlers tend to go in for pace and swing while others use turn and […]
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Indian cricket stalwarts give their opinion on much debated pink ball
The meteoric rise of T20 cricket has seen a steady decline in the popularity of Test cricket. The slam-bang style and time-saving factor have made T20 cricket as the most popular among fans. Worried by the trend, International Cricket Council (ICC) has been taking different measures to save the traditional form of the game and […]
Top 10 Run Getters in Test Cricket
Spread over a span of five excruciating days and consisting of two innings each, test cricket is truly the toughest format of cricket. Endurance, patience, technique and persistence are necessary for any player to triumph under these trying conditions. Among the players who can cope up with such extreme conditions and among them those who […]
Indian cricket – An immortal road from 1932 to 2016
The story goes back to the year 1932, when for the second time an Indian team travelled to England to play the game of willow and red spherical object. This tour was special as Indian team got its maiden opportunity to play a Test match against England at the Mecca of cricket, Lords cricket ground. […]
Virender Sehwag takes a dig at Pakistan on International Peace Day
Virender Sehwag has posted another gem of a tweet on the occasion of International Peace Day. The former Indian opener has become a huge hit on social media with his unique and humorous tweets. One of the most active cricketer on Twitter nowadays, the Nawab of Najafgarh expresses his opinion on almost every matter and […]
I hate this Indian cricketer, admits Shahid Afridi
Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi are known for their fierce rivalry. It all started in 2007 when Pakistan toured India. When the arch rivals were playing a One-Day International at Kanpur, a heated fight took place between the two men with volatile temperaments. The incident happened when Gautam Gambhir tried to take a quick single. In […]
Star Sri Lankan cricketer arrested : Released on bail
Senior Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara was arrested on Monday after being involved in a fatal road accident. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that a 28-year-old man, who was driving a motorcycle died due to the crash. Sri Lankan Cricketer Nuwan Kulasekara arrested over a road accident — Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) September 19, 2016 The […]
5 turning points for India in 84 years of Test cricket
We have seen many Test matches where India fought back and won the match and many in which a moment caused India’s defeat. The fortunes of a Test match could sometimes hinge on one turning point – a dropped (or brilliant) catch, a rash stroke, a destructive spell of bowling, a timely burst of aggression […]
Iconic cricket stadium might get a new name soon
The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai might get a new name in the coming days. The stadium hosted its first match in 1975 and since then it has witnessed numerous epic matches including the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final which India won. The stadium also witnessed the last match of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar’s international […]
Faiz Fazal looks forward to Test cricket
India’s limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe earlier this year, brought forward quite a few positives. Among those positives, was the form displayed by experienced Vidarbha opener Faiz Fazal, who made his international debut at a relatively high age. Fazal, who got an opportunity to bat in the third ODI at Harare, made the most out of […]