Mitchell Starc is all set to become only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to play 100 Test matches. The left-arm pacer will reach this major milestone in the third Test against West Indies on Sunday, 13 July 2025. Known for his express pace and match-winning spells, Starc has become one of Australia’s…
South Africa’s stand-in skipper, Wiaan Mulder, declared the innings at 626/5 on Day Two of the second Test while batting on an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe—just 33 runs short of breaking Brian Lara’s 400-run record. England captain Ben Stokes was asked about the decision during the pre-match press conference on 9 July ahead of the…
Lalit Modi I feel everything inside me exploded when I was just told that IPL has finally become the most valuable sports brand globally. I always knew it would. But never imagined that it will be in such a short time span. In my heart I always had a feeling that it would. But that…
Former Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is doubtful for the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka after picking up a quad injury in the previous match. The injury forced him to cut short his fielding stint during the second game. While the BCB medical team remains hopeful, they are uncertain about his recovery. Sources…
India finally broke their Edgbaston curse in style, registering a memorable 336-run victory over England in the second Test — their first-ever Test win at the iconic Birmingham venue. The architect of this triumph was Akash Deep, who produced a stunning 10-wicket match haul and dedicated the emotional performance to his sister, who is currently…
Former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif has raised serious questions about the growing praise surrounding England captain Ben Stokes, especially after his decision-making during the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Taking to social media, Kaif expressed his disapproval of Stokes’ tactics, particularly his call to bowl first on a flat track, which has backfired for…
Mohammed Siraj is the man of the moment for India. A six-wicket haul and he has set it up for the batters to take control. The question I want to ask is how many of us thought if he was Hindu or Muslim when he was leading the team back to the change room? How…
As you step inside the main entrance of Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the atmosphere is unmistakably steeped in history, blended with modernity. To your left, nestled in the corner of the reception area, stands a magnificent wall—Edgbaston’s own Hall of Fame—divided under two poignant headers: “Our Bears” and “Where History is Made.”On Thursday, July 3, a…
t was October 2002, and I was a PhD student at Oxford University, working on the history of Indian cricket, when I got a call from an auctioneer in London. He had helped me with material and sounded very excited on the phone. “Come and see what I have found,” he told me. When I…
With doubts lingering over Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England captain Ben Stokes has made it clear that he is only concerned with his own team’s affairs. The Indian pacer’s availability remains uncertain, but Stokes insists it’s a matter for India to handle. Bumrah was initially scheduled to feature…
