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I AM FOND OF THAI CUISINE FOOD — JHYE RICHARDSON

ICC WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP: WHAT IS AT STAKE FOR INDIA AND ENGLAND?

With the Kiwis already assured of a berth, the onus now lies on India and England to be the second team...

Why Does R Ashwin Deserve To Be Included In Team India Across Formats?

In the past, the emergence of wrist-spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav saw Team India axe Ashwin from the limited-overs squads...

IPL 2021: 6 Released Players Who Can Get High Bids Again

A number of big names who under-performed in the 2020 edition of the IPL in the UAE were released by their respective franchises...

RAVI SHASTRI AND THE SUPPORT STAFF: UNSUNG HEROES OF INDIA'S TRIUMPH DOWN UNDER

While the victorious cricketers deserve all the plaudits coming their way, it’s also a good time to acknowledge the contributions of the unsung heroes in the win – head coach Ravi Shastri and the support staff...

LONG BEACH IN MAURITIUS IS MY FAVORITE HOTEL

— ROHIT SHARMA

PLAYERS' EXHAUSTION A REAL CONCERN

While India return home for an upcoming challenge against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might want to look closely at a worrying problem going ahead...

I AM FOND OF ITALIAN CUISINE — ISHA NEGI

She is an Interior Designer from New Delhi. Isha Negi hits the headlines when Indian cricketer, Rishabh Pant posted a photo with her on Instagram to announce their relationship.

CAN RISHABH PANT BE INDIA'S BEST EVER OVERSEAS WICKETKEEPER BATSMAN?

He has all the time in the world to become someone like that of Adam Gilchrist for Team India. What he needs is the confidence and backup to play freely...

THE RISE OF YOUNGISTAN IN INDIA'S HISTORIC TRIUMPH DOWN UNDER

This time around, it was India who were on the backfoot. Routed at Adelaide, they were to lose their prolific captain for the rest of the three Tests, as Virat Kohli had taken paternity leave...

SHUBMAN GILL - THE NEXT BIG THING IN CRICKET

In three Tests, he accumulated an impressive tally of 259 runs at a commendable average of 51.80 with two fifties. His 91 at the Gabba set the foundation for Rishabh Pant...

WHEN AUSTRALIA AND TIM PAINE BROKE A PROMISE

Paine’s idea seemed almost par for the course as a clearly undercooked Australia tried to rebuild, the chinks in their armour in terms of their bench strength, becoming more and more evident...

SHOULD THE RUNNER MAKE A COMEBACK IN CRICKET?

The injury that hampered Vihari was evident enough that fans, who had overlooked the demolition of the runner rule in the event of an injured batsman who would not run for himself...

ITC KAKATIYA IS MY FAVORITE HOTEL — MANPREET SINGH GONY

TRAVEL & LEISURE

5 REASONS WHY DAVID WARNER IS THE BEST T20I BATSMAN IN WORLD CRICKET

Warner is undoubtedly Australia’s greatest T20I batsman of all-time, and the southpaw will hope to end Australia's wait for T20 silverware at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in 2021 in India...

5 REASONS WHY BEN STOKES IS THE BEST ALLROUNDER ACROSS FORMATS

Stokes' early days in the gentlemen's games were embroiled with controversies. But, the southpaw showcased grit and determination...

Ranked! The Top 7 Players Of 2020

In fact, cricket is only just beginning to get back on its feet, the highlight of which has been some riveting Test cricket produced by India and Australia, Down Under...

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I AM FOND OF PIZZA — AASHITA SOOD

WHY DOES THE PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD NEED TO MOVE ON FROM MISBAH-LED MANAGEMENT?

The jaded performance in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand gave us glimpses of a similar Pakistan unit lost away from home. In the ICC World Test Championship, Pakistan lie sixth and are out of the reckoning...

HOPES FADE FOR WORLD CUP RUNNERS UP

BCCI’s belated decision to include a four-match exhibition affair at the IPL in the UAE denied the women cricketers the opportunity to compete in the Women’s Big Bash League...

TEAM INDIA NEEDS A WIDER SEARCH FOR A SUITABLE WICKET-KEEPER IN TESTS

This is a worrying tale for a side that is highly dependent on the top four with the bat and the bowlers to bail them out...

The incredible rise of New Zealand

The Kiwis have played 11 matches as part of the ICC World Test Championship. One of their biggest achievements in the competition came when they drew the two-match series...

HOW KANE WILLIAMSON HAS STEPPED UP THE LADDER AMONGST THE FAB FOUR?

No one better than Williamson does the act of a saviour so well. He comes in at challenging times to bail out his side and score emphatically...

'LONDON IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO VISIT'–NAMAN OJHA

TRAVEL & LEISURE

5 Challenges For Indian Cricket In 2021

For India, it was a mixed bag. While they won the T20Is in New Zealand, they were blanked in the ODIs and Tests. In Australia again, they went down in the one-dayers before coming back strongly in the T20Is...

No Comparisons Between Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane, Please!

Arguably Rahane seems the calmer, more composed captain. Kohli, by his nature, is aggressive and visibly expressive of his intent. Each have their own strengths when it comes to managing the batting expectations...

QUINTON DE KOCK'S STARTLING REVELATION IS SA'S STARK WARNING

Quinton de Kock clarified the speculation that had sent tongues. If his appointment as South Africa’s Test captain took everyone aback, his revelation that he has only accepted the job on an interim basis is even more alarming...

TECHNOLOGY MUST TO COMPETE WITH IPL

Australia’s version of the IPL, the Big Bash League, ran into hot waters fairly quickly. With the on-field umpires left to call the shots, the iffy decisions began to creep into the game...

More Beef about the Breach of Covid Protocols

What is quite incredible is that amongst the five cricketers photographed at the restaurant that blew the lid and opened up a can of worms is the presence of Rohit Sharma.

4 REASONS WHY ALEEM DAR IS THE BEST UMPIRE ACROSS FORMATS

Aleem is rated highly by his fellow umpires and the cricketers also respect him. He is one of the few umpires who always maintains his composure in the biggest of the tournaments...