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150 Years of Bombay Gymkhana: The Venue of India’s First Home Test Match

Bombay Gymkhana marks 150 years of sporting heritage. The historic ground hosted India’s first Test match on Indian soil in 1933, a landmark moment in Indian cricket history. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

23 hours ago
A Bizarre Scorecard Entry: One Body Part Dismissed Another

Explore a rare cricketing oddity where one “body part” dismissed another in Test matches, featuring Travis Head, Josh Tongue, and other anatomical names. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 day ago
From Delhi Capitals to UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning Gets Another Shot at WPL Glory

Meg Lanning joins UP Warriorz as captain ahead of WPL 2026, aiming to lead the team to their first title after three runner-up finishes with Delhi Capitals. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

5 days ago

From Tokyo to the WPL: Japan-Born Nat Sciver-Brunt Tops Mumbai Indians’ Retention List

Mumbai Indians named Nat Sciver-Brunt as their top retention for WPL 2026 ahead of Harmanpreet Kaur, rewarding her all-round impact and match-winning record. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 week ago
Cricket, Javelin, Olympics: Sunette Viljoen’s Remarkable Sporting Journey

WPL 2026 misses out on Olympic medalist and former cricketer Sunette Viljoen, whose remarkable career spans cricket, javelin, and international medals, highlighting her versatility and sporting achievements. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 week ago
Numbers Don’t Lie: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Case for the T20 World Cup 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad raises questions, despite his outstanding numbers, consistency across formats, and proven match-winning impact. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 week ago
The Stadium Bar That Houses a Gun: Adelaide Oval’s Unusual Piece of Cricket History

From the infamous 1932–33 Bodyline series to the iconic Bodyline Bar at Adelaide Oval, explore how cricketing history, memory, and atmosphere collide at one of the game’s most haunting grounds. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 weeks ago
Sachin Tendulkar and Cricket Legends Pay Emotional Tribute to Dharmendra

Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra, 89, passes away. From cricket legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar to athletes like PT Usha, tributes pour in for the iconic actor whose legacy ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

3 weeks ago
A Hole in the Pitch: The Rare Incidents That Stopped Cricket Matches in Their Tracks

A freak pitch incident saw a WBBL match abandoned after a ball damaged the wicket, echoing a rare 2003 Test match moment in Harare when a similar mishap delayed play ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

3 weeks ago
The Toss That Took 21 Tries: India’s Longest ODI Jinx Finally Snapped

India finally ended their extraordinary ODI toss losing streak at 21 matches as KL Rahul won the toss against South Africa in Vizag, sparking celebrations and ending a statistical anomaly. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

4 weeks ago
Gavaskar to Holden: Cricket’s Curious Case of Retired-Out and Strategic Batting

From Gavaskar’s cautious 1975 World Cup innings to Max Holden’s retired-out tactic in ILT20, cricket showcases the evolving strategies and psychology behind staying at the crease. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

4 weeks ago
Joe Root Finally Scores First Test Hundred in Australia, Joins Elite 40-Century Club

Joe Root ended his long wait for a Test hundred in Australia with an unbeaten 138, becoming the first Englishman and fourth ever to reach 40 Test centuries. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago
Remembering Robin Smith: Courageous Batsman, True Gentleman

England cricket great Robin Smith has died at 62 in South Perth, prompting emotional tributes for the legendary batter known for his courage, elegance and record-breaking feats. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago
Virat Kohli, Despite 83 International Hundreds, Still Missing a Unique Set

Virat Kohli’s 83rd international and 52nd ODI ton broke Tendulkar’s record. Here’s a look at his milestones and the unique feat he still chases. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago
How Cricket’s Tea Break Became a Tradition: The Untold History

Discover how cricket’s famous tea break began, who introduced the tradition, and how it evolved from early Australian and Scottish matches to modern Test cricket. A complete look at the ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago