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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.
NewsDeep Dasgupta assesses KL Rahul’s wicketkeeping abilities for India in the Test series against England, acknowledging his skills but highlighting the challenges, while recent reports suggest team management may prefer KS Bharat for the role.
NewsWellington lost to Central Districts in a Super Smash 2023-24 match despite Troy Johnson’s spectacular tag catch, but remains at the top of the points table with five wins out of eight matches.
NewsDavid Warner, the retired Australian cricket star, made a dazzling helicopter entry at the SCG for a BBL match, symbolizing his transition to T20 leagues worldwide after bidding adieu to Tests and ODIs.
NewsNew Zealand faces a major setback as key all-rounder Mitchell Santner is ruled out of the first T20I against Pakistan at Eden Park due to testing positive for COVID-19, prompting his isolation and solo travel to Hamilton.
NewsThe schedule uncertainty for IPL 2024, influenced by India’s General Elections, may lead to a portion of the tournament being hosted in Sri Lanka, following a request by the country’s Sports Minister to the BCCI Secretary.
NewsBabar Azam is likely to lose his opening slot to Saim Ayub in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, with Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain, signaling a strategic shift by the new leadership group in Pakistan.
NewsIndian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was honored with the Arjuna Award for his exceptional 2023 performances, and, despite an injury hiatus, he expresses readiness for the T20 World Cup 2024 if selected.
NewsIndian cricketer Virat Kohli unfollows rapper Shubh amid controversy over the latter’s Instagram post altering India’s map, leading to boAT withdrawing sponsorship, while fans engage in online abuse, raising questions about Shubh’s stance on sensitive issues.
NewsCSK captain MS Dhoni faces social media backlash over a viral hookah-smoking video, later revealed to be part of an advertisement, as he gears up for IPL 2024 after undergoing knee surgery post their championship win in IPL 2023.
NewsMS Dhoni, the former Indian cricket captain, sparks online discussion as a viral video shows him smoking ‘Hookah,’ adding intrigue ahead of his return to lead the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024, potentially marking his last season.
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