Author: Cricreads Staff

The rivalry between India & England is almost a century old. Every Indian player dreams to score one of his career’s best Test 100s against England at Lord’s stadium to get his name etched on the honor board of Lord’s stadium. However, only rare talents have made it to that place. Nevertheless, scoring a century in England either in a winning or losing cause is prominent for players. Therefore, we decided to dig the history and look for the best test 100s by Indian players in England. Here are the Best Test 100s By Indian Players- 1) Vinoo Mankad’s 184…

Robin Uthappa kicked off his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2008 and since then the player has played for 6 different franchises. Presently, Robin Uthappa is playing for Chennai Super Kings since 2021. Robin has played over 200 IPL matches in his career and produced some breath-taking memorable knocks. Here are Robin Uthappa’s Best Innings in IPL You Should Watch- 6) 53(28) Vs Kings XI Punjab (Now Punjab Kings) When Robbie gets going there’s no stopping. Such a storm came against Kings Xi back in 2016. When he was playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, the team was chasing a…

The Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik, who once was omitted from the Indian team to make place for the legendary captain MS Dhoni. However, the former has spoken out in the public that he has no regrets about losing his place to the player who went on to become the finest finisher and captain. Dinesh Karthik whose batting graph and finishing skills seem to rise upwards with his age in IPL. Further, the 36-year-old player has scored 210 runs in 7 IPL innings at an enormous 210 strike rate and produced some crucial knocks for RCB’s victory. Here are 7 Best…

Dhoni and Ganguly are the most successful captains of Indian cricket, who took the Indian team to achieve enormous new heights in the world. Whenever we talk about captaincy, these two names pop up in every Indian cricket fan. Dhoni definitely holds an upper hand against Ganguly in terms of captaincy records. Since Dhoni is the only captain to win all the ICC trophies during his stint. But who would have seen MS Dhoni, if those words by Ganguly to selectors- “Let’s try Dhoni” weren’t said by him in the first place. Ganguly didn’t only try Dhoni but backed his…

Nathan Ellis made his IPL 2022 debut for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals. However, the bowler couldn’t make an impact in the low-scoring match where Punjab barely managed to score 119 runs in 20 overs. In response, Delhi Capitals thrashed Punjab Kings bowling by chasing the total within 11 overs. But, Nathan Ellis has already shown the world what he is capable of doing. Everyone still remembers his accurate yorkers for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021 against Sunrisers Hyderabad which made Punjab Kings victorious by 5 runs. The bowler was also named among the three reserve players for Australia’s T20…

Kieron Pollard aged 34 years bids adieu to his 15-year-long international career. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 20 April 2022. This marks the end of an entertainment era. The untimely news astonished everybody and we just couldn’t control ourselves from reliving his world-class unbelievable knocks from his international career. Relive Kieron Pollard’s Finest Career Moments 1) 94 Against Ireland in the 2011 World Cup 4 years after his debut ODI match, the big man finally made an impact in a One Day International match. The impact was so blistering that it took away the Irish bowlers. Kieron…

Mumbai Indians, the top drawer franchise in the domestic T20 league, who has won 5 IPL trophies is on the downfall as the team hasn’t been able to win a single match in the IPL 2022 out of their 6 matches so far. But, this franchise has produced some breath-taking and unforgettable moments for its fans in IPL history. The team is known for its near to impossible comebacks that defy the aura of this team. The team holds 5 IPL trophies in its name. What better proof do you want to see? One more fact, Mumbai Indians have never…

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…

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…