Author: Mohan Nasre

When it comes to naming the greatest one-day international (ODI) batter of all-time, former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has no doubt that the title should go to West Indies legend Vivian Richards. Despite the impressive performances of modern-day greats like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni, Manjrekar believes that Richards’ statistics and dominance in the sport during the 70s and 90s solidify his spot as the all-time great. Virat Kohli, who has hit three hundreds in recent times and is just 4 centuries away from breaking Tendulkar’s all-time record of 49 ODI centuries, is considered by Manjrekar as one…

The highly-anticipated IND vs NZ ODI series of 2023 has come to a conclusion, and the results have come with a heavy price for the visiting team, New Zealand. Despite putting up a strong fight, the Black Caps were unable to secure a victory against the formidable Indian team, resulting in a devastating series defeat. But the consequences of this defeat extend far beyond just disappointment and morale – New Zealand has also lost their coveted No.1 ODI ranking to England. Before the second ODI match in Raipur on Saturday, New Zealand had held a strong position at the top…

In the ongoing India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj has once again proven their worth by claiming three crucial wickets in the powerplay. Siraj, who has been in top form recently, dismissed New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls in the fifth over of the innings. The dismissal came at a crucial time for India, as the powerplay is known to be a key period in ODI cricket. New Zealand were off to a poor start, by losing Finn Aleen in the first over, where Mohammed Shami dismissed him in the fifth ball of the first…

As Team India gears up for their first-ever international game in Raipur, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal decided to give fans a sneak peek into the dressing room. In the latest episode of “Chahal TV” on BCCI’s website, Chahal gave a tour of the facilities and shared some interesting facts about the team’s set up. But, it was Captain Rohit Sharma who stole the show with a witty comment, “Accha future hai tera (You have a bright future).” He hinted that Chahal could become a tour guide after his retirement. Here’s the complete video: The team is currently leading the series 1-0…

As the 2023 ODI World Cup approaches, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, Ravichandran Ashwin, predicts a victorious outcome for the Men in Blue. India’s previous World Cup win in 2011, under the leadership of MS Dhoni, was on home soil and Ashwin believes the team’s impressive track record in home conditions gives them a strong chance of repeating history. “India have won 14 out of 18 ODIs played at home after the 2019 World Cup in England, with a win percentage of 78-80 percent,” Ashwin stated. “The four defeats came in Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, and Lucknow, where Dew played…

The age-old debate of who’s the best Indian batter: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli, has been a topic of endless discussions and arguments among cricket enthusiasts. While some argue that Tendulkar’s Test cricket record is unmatched, others believe Kohli’s ODI and T20 performances make him the superior player. But, what does Australian cricketer Pat Cummins think? On Prime Video, Cummins, who has faced both Tendulkar and Kohli on the field, gave his verdict on the two greatest Indian cricketers. And the winner, according to Cummins, is none other than Virat Kohli. The Aussie player cited his experience of playing against…

Cheteshwar Pujara made history on Friday, January 20, as he became just the second Indian cricketer to score 12,000 First Class runs in domestic cricket. Pujara, a vital part of the Indian team for the past decade, achieved this milestone while playing for Saurashtra in a match against Andhra Pradesh. Despite his team’s defeat by 150 runs, Pujara made a significant contribution to the game, scoring 5 runs in the first innings and 91 runs in the second. With these runs, Pujara brought his overall first-class run tally to over 18,000, and his domestic run tally to 12,000, joining former…

When it comes to Virat Kohli, even the toughest of rivals can’t help but sing his praises. The former Indian captain’s batting prowess is a force to be reckoned with, especially Down Under where he’s racked up plenty of runs against the Aussies. So, when the question was posed to Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja about which Indian player they’d want on their team, Khawaja had a quick and simple answer: “Just take Virat Kohli.” After all, as he pointed out, it’s better to have him on your side than facing him on the pitch.

Vijay Shankar, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder, has been hitting the ball out of the park in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season. He’s been converting his starts into big scores, hitting his first century of the season against Mumbai, followed by another against Maharashtra, and then completing a hat-trick of centuries against Assam in a big win. But it’s not just his on-field performances that have been making waves. In a recent tweet, Shankar shared his own definition of “3D” – a term that was coined for him by the then chief selector MSK Prasad after his selection in the…

As the clock ticks towards the ICC World Cup in India this October, the cricketing world is gearing up for a year of intense 50-over action. But as the tournament draws to a close, some are predicting a gloomy future for the ODI format. Like a storm cloud on the horizon, the whispers of ODI cricket’s demise have grown louder. Players such as Ben Stokes and Aaron Finch have retired from the format to focus on Tests and T20Is, while experts like Ravichandran Ashwin and Aakash Chopra have spoken out about the format’s perceived “boring nature.” Now, former Indian opener…