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A cricket crazy fan and a dynamic, unbiased critic of the game. Looks at cricket putting on a different lens, changing the focus and questioning the ordinary viewpoint. Grew up watching the Aussies rule the game, and turned an ardent fan of the game seeing India lift the World Cup.
NewsFormer Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalized after a car accident in Anuradhapura. Minor injuries reported. Notable career spanning over a decade in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, including international tournament victories.
StatsDelhi Capitals clinched a spot in the Women’s Premier League 2024 final by defeating Gujarat Giants. Shafali Varma and Jemimah Rodrigues led the chase after disciplined bowling restricted Giants to 126.
StatsIn the Women’s Premier League (WPL) of 2024, MM Lanning from DC-W led the batting charts with 308 runs, while M Kapp, also from DC-W, dominated the bowling department with 11 wickets.
StatsIn the Women’s Premier League (WPL), DB Sharma led with 295 runs, followed closely by MM Lanning and BL Mooney. S Ecclestone topped the bowling charts with 11 wickets. These standout performers showcased skill and consistency, shaping their teams’ performances throughout the tournament.
StatsRoyal Challengers Bangalore, led by Ellyse Perry’s all-round performance, clinch a playoff spot with a dominant seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League 2024..
NewsStuart Broad questions reports of Virat Kohli’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad, highlighting Kohli’s unparalleled influence in global cricket.
NewsEllyse Perry’s sensational six-wicket haul for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League showcased her bowling prowess, securing the best figures in WPL history. Perry’s crucial performance, including dismissing MI’s key players, puts RCB in contention for a top-three finish and playoff contention, highlighting her pivotal role in the team’s success.
NewsEngland Cricket Board honors James Anderson for reaching 700 Test wickets with a special painting, recognizing his historic achievement as the first pace bowler to reach this milestone.
NewsIndia captain Rohit Sharma attends the Ranji Trophy final, emphasizing the importance of red-ball cricket and hunger for Test cricket, as Mumbai dominates against Vidarbha.
NewsSpeculation surrounds Virat Kohli’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad amid concerns over his adaptability to the format. Fans express discontent as selectors deliberate, emphasizing his pivotal role and past contributions.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019