Cricket

Cricket’s landscape keeps shifting. The rise of T20 leagues around the world has changed how players train, how boards plan schedules, and how fans connect with the game. These changes bring big opportunities, but also real challenges for international cricket. Franchise cricket: growth and global reach T20 leagues have exploded in number and popularity. From … Read more

The stage is set in Ahmedabad for a high-stakes T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On paper India have the talent and the home advantage, but three clear concerns could tip the balance. Addressing these will be key to turning pressure into a trophy on the final day. 1. Death-over bowling: can … Read more

Five big storylines to watch as international cricket gears up With fixtures packed across formats and top players juggling international duty with franchise commitments, cricket fans have plenty to follow. The early part of any season often sets the tone — teams find form, new leaders emerge and injuries remind everyone how fragile momentum can … Read more

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s whirlwind knocks DY Patil Blue to victory Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a match-defining cameo — 58 off just 19 balls — as DY Patil Blue chased down Income Tax to win by four wickets. The late onslaught erased the target and handed his side a dramatic victory, despite a heroic effort from Income Tax’s … Read more

Samson Reflects on Near-Miss Hundreds: “They Came When It Mattered” Sanju Samson’s recent knocks of 97* against the West Indies and 89 versus England have drawn attention not because he fell short of a hundred, but because of when and how he made those runs. When asked about getting so close to the milestone, Samson … Read more

Sidhu Slams Amir After T20 World Cup Predictions Miss the Mark Former India batsman and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu lashed out at ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir after Amir’s public predictions about the T20 World Cup semifinals failed to come true. Sidhu labelled Amir a “dhongi baba”, a Hindi phrase that roughly translates to a fake … Read more

Sehwag Backs Varun Chakravarthy After Costly Semifinal; Points to Flat Tracks Varun Chakravarthy’s figures in the recent T20 World Cup semifinal — conceding 64 runs — drew plenty of attention, but former India opener Virender Sehwag moved quickly to defend the mystery spinner. Sehwag argued that the conditions and flat pitches left little for wrist … Read more

India’s blend of smart tactics and moments of individual genius carried them through a tense semi-final and into a final showdown with New Zealand. The win wasn’t just about one big innings or a single spell; it was the sum of careful planning, flexible leadership and players stepping up when it mattered most. Tactical depth … Read more

Bethell’s 45-ball century lights up Wankhede in T20 World Cup semifinal In a breathtaking display of power and timing, Bethell reached the 100-run mark off just 45 balls against India at the Wankhede Stadium during the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The knock grabbed headlines and swung momentum in a … Read more

Sanju Samson smashes T20 World Cup sixes record in 2026 semi-final Sanju Samson etched his name into T20 World Cup history in the 2026 semi-final, clearing the ropes for the tournament’s most sixes in a single edition. With a towering hit that brought up his 16th six, Samson moved past Rohit Sharma’s mark of 15 … Read more