Author: Mohan Nasre

Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg recently commented on the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, urging people not to compare the two cricketing legends. Hogg emphasized that cricket has evolved significantly across two different eras and it is a futile exercise to compare the two. Kohli recently broke his three-year-long century drought in Test cricket with a brilliant 186 against Australia in Ahmedabad, and Hogg backed him to score heavily in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final. Hogg also expressed his sympathy for KL Rahul, who was removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test team and subsequently dropped…

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has hailed Ravichandran Ashwin as the best spinner in the world at present after the veteran off-spinner emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Aakash Chopra applauded Ashwin’s remarkable six-wicket haul in the first innings of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad, where he picked up a total of 25 wickets, including some crucial dismissals on pitches that did not offer much assistance to spinners. Chopra further added that Ashwin has silenced all his critics who used to think that he could only pick wickets on pitches that helped the spinners. The…

Delhi Capitals’ Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was a nail-biting affair that showcased some brilliant batting performances. Reema Malhotra, a former Indian all-rounder, was all praise for the young Alice Capsey, who stepped up after the early dismissal of the dangerous Shafali Verma. Malhotra highlighted the importance of having match-winners like Capsey in the team who can turn the game on its head at any moment. Capsey’s knock of 38 runs off just 24 balls was filled with destructive batting and innovation. She smashed eight fours during her innings, and her partnership of…

Cricket is a sport that has captured the hearts and minds of people around the world. It is a game that is played with a bat and a ball, and is known for its long history, technical skill, and intense competition. Over the years, there have been many great cricketers who have made their mark on the game. From legends of the various era’s, we have compiled a list of the 20 best cricketers in the world of all time. 1) Sir Don Bradman – Australia Sir Don Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, and…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has begun with a bang, showcasing some scintillating cricketing performances so far. Among the standout performers in the tournament have been the overseas pacers who have made an impact with their exceptional bowling skills. With spin bowlers ruling the WPL’s wicket-taking charts, the current holder of the coveted Purple Cap is Indian spinner Saika Ishaque. However, the lack of wickets taken by Indian bowlers means that the odds are in favor of the overseas bowlers winning the Purple Cap. Here are the top three overseas bowlers who are likely to dominate the WPL 2023 and…

At just 30 years old, Meg Lanning has already made an incredible impact on the cricketing world, earning a career that most cricketers only dream of. With 242 games played across all three formats, she has scored an astounding 8,352 runs, including an impressive 17 centuries. Her leadership skills have also been phenomenal, with a record-breaking five ICC titles won under her captaincy – four T20 World Cups and one 50-over World Cup. No other captain, male or female, has achieved this feat. But that’s not all, here are four more incredible records held by Lanning that may never be…

Ellyse Perry, the star all-rounder of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has come out in support of the under-fire skipper Smriti Mandhana, following RCB’s horror start to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. Despite Mandhana’s struggles with the bat and as captain, Perry believes that the Indian vice-captain is a great captain who just needs a chance to find her feet in the tournament. Smriti Mandhana, the most expensive buy at the WPL 2023 auction, has failed to deliver in RCB’s first four matches, registering scores of 35, 23, 18, and 4. However, Perry is confident that with tough experiences and…

Virat Kohli’s breathtaking knock of 186 in the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad has left cricket fans awestruck. Kohli, known for his aggressive and fearless batting, played a patient and mature innings on Day 4, displaying his versatility as a player. He broke several records en route to his superb century, showcasing his class and finesse as a batter. Kohli’s 186 is the highest individual score in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, breaking Usman Khawaja’s record of 180. He also became the fastest player to hit 75 international centuries, reaching the landmark in just 552 innings, beating Sachin Tendulkar’s record…

As Virat Kohli ended his century drought in the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar had nothing but praise for the Indian captain’s exceptional batting prowess. Gavaskar pointed out that Kohli’s hundred was not just a much-needed milestone, but a testament to the fact that the modern-day great was always in top form. Virat Kohli scored an impressive 186 runs off 364 deliveries, leading India to a mammoth 571 in their first innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. This was in response to Australia’s first-innings score of 480. Despite a…

In a moment of pure brilliance, Ravichandran Ashwin has made history by surpassing Anil Kumble’s record for the most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in Test matches against Australia. The off-spinner produced a masterful performance in the ongoing match against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, finishing with a six-wicket haul. After dismissing Todd Murphy to bag his fifth wicket in the first innings on Friday, Ashwin overtook Kumble’s all-time record of 111 wickets against Australia. With his six wickets in the first innings, Ashwin has now jumped ahead of Kumble with 113 wickets. Not only that, Ashwin has…