The 50 Over World Cup began after India’s first-ever World Cup victory in 1983. The overs were reduced from 60 to 50 overs in 1987, which was hosted in India and won by Australia who defeated England in the finals. After its inception, the cricket world saw numerous thrilling & best World Cup matches ever than before in history. 9 World Cups have been played so far in the 50 over format and these have produced some breath-taking and memorable matches in the World Cup history. An astonishing finish or an upset by the underdogs creates havoc and cements a…
Author: Sanchay Sharma
The contribution of any sport, including cricket, relies on one major person – the umpire. The best umpires play a crucial role, despite advancements in technology like DRS and camera replays. Even with these technological aids, umpires still hold a substantial part in cricket, making their role indispensable. Despite their significance, the profession of umpiring isn’t as sought after by a considerable number of people. While readers can easily name at least 10 of the finest cricket players in 10 seconds, the same may not be true when asked to name at least 5 of the best umpires to have…
Before the TATA IPL 2022, a mega auction was held which saw numerous players being sold. While some players were bought back by their earlier IPL teams, some moved to new franchises. The 15th season of IPL is bringing out some inevitable as CSK & MI who hold 9 titles out of 14 are winless in their 4 matches. On the other hand, two new franchises Gujarat Titans & Lucknow Super Giants are making all the noise with their magnificent team performances. Over the 15-year IPL history, players have moved from one franchise to another, while some settled at one…
Mumbai Indians better known as slow starters of the tournament are finding it hard to get 2 points. Mumbai Indians have lost their starting 4 matches of the tournament and none of them was a close encounter. Mumbai Indians have a struggling history right after the mega auction as the team lacks to find the right piece to fit in their playing XI in the initial stage of the tournament. However, this is not the first time Mumbai Indians have lost 4 matches in a row. Earlier, it happened in 2015 when MI lost to CSK, PBKS, KKR & RR,…
Punjab Kings comfortably defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their 3rd match. However, Vaibhav Arora became the cynosure of all eyes for his spectacular bowling performance of 2/21 in 4 overs against them. Vaibhav Arora has an inspiring story for every youngster who dreams to play the highest level of cricket and yet fails in the process due to uncountable reasons. From not getting the opportunity for Punjab U-19 to playing for Himachal Pradesh U-19 team to Punjab Kings net bowler to Kolkata Knight Riders player to finally debuting in IPL with Punjab Kings. About Vaibhav Arora Vaibhav Arora…
KL Rahul, Kannur Lokesh Rahul, is regarded as one of the most handsome cricketers on the current Indian cricket team. Early Life He was born on 18 April 1992 and his hometown is Mangalore, Karnataka. He can open the innings, play in the middle, and can also keep the wickets for the team if required. Thus, KL Rahul is the man to go for whenever India seeks a gap to be filled by an experienced player. The Karnataka player is a composed and humble guy who hails from a middle-class Mangalorean family in Karnataka and has a sister. Even after…
India’s cricket festival IPL is back with a bang. This time there are 10 teams instead of 8 IPL teams. Yes, the two new teams, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans have been introduced in the IPL after RPSG Group & CVC capital collectively bid 12000 crores for their respective franchise. To know this, you need to understand the IPL business model. Have you ever wondered how IPL teams earn money when the prize money of winning the IPL trophy is roughly around 20 crores whereas a team is bought for a minimum of 1700-1900 crores as per BCCI’s policy?…
Ayush Badoni, the new sensation in the IPL has taken the cricket world by storm with his extremely impressive batting style under pressure. The 22-year-old young Delhi boy accumulated all the appreciation with his half-century against Gujarat Titans in his debut IPL game on 28 March. Who is Ayush Badoni? Ayush Badoni plays for Delhi in domestic cricket, however, he has always been deprived of opportunities to showcase his talent. The promising all-rounder can swing his arms too for bowling in the middle overs. Ayush Badoni first came into the limelight during his U-19 days when he was selected for…
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is surely one of the greatest finishers and captains India has ever produced in cricket history. MS Dhoni holds numerous records in his name. To begin with, he is the only captain to win all the major ICC trophies, including T20 World Cup 2007, World Cup 2011, and Champion Trophy 2013. Moreover, he led India to no.1 test rankings in the world. MS Dhoni has been coined as the genius of the game. Whosoever has played with Dhoni doesn’t hesitate to declare MS Dhoni as the finest captain under whom they have played. Lighting quick stumping to…
Cannot go out to play in this season of cricket due to the pandemic? Don’t worry we bring you the list of the best cricket games for android. IPL 2022, the carnival of India, is back with full enthusiasm. Cricket is not merely a sport in India rather a religion that is worshipped by every Indian. Thus, every Indian loves to engage in this sport. People from around the world wish IPL to happen in their country someday. Yes, that’s the craze of IPL. Whoever watches the sport wants to engage in this sport either physically or virtually by playing…