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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

2 days 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

3 days 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 days 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks ago
When an Earthquake Stopped Play: Cricket's Rare Tremor Interruptions

Play in the Ireland–Bangladesh Test in Dhaka was halted after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the stadium, a rare moment in cricket history that recalls other tremor-related incidents worldwide. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 weeks ago
From Insult to Inspiration: How ‘Grovel’ Transformed West Indies Cricket

Shukri Conrad stunned fans with his ‘grovel’ comment against India, recalling the 1976 West Indies-England series where words became history ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

2 weeks ago
Why Does Australia Show Wickets Before Runs on Cricket Scorecards?

Why Australia Displays Cricket Scores as 3-100 Instead of 100-3 — Ned Gregory’s SCG Scoreboard Tradition ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

3 weeks ago
The Untold Love Story Behind the Birth of the Ashes: Ivo Bligh and Florence Morphy

Discover the fascinating origin of the Ashes and the untold love story of England captain Ivo Bligh during the historic 1882–83 tour. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

3 weeks ago
A Dumping Ground, Under Control Of Encroachers Is Now India’s 30th Test Cricket Venue

Barsapara Stadium (also known as the Assam Cricket Association Stadium) in Guwahati is staging a Test match for the first time ever. After what happened at Eden Gardens, the pitch ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

3 weeks ago
England vs Australia: Five Most Iconic Ashes Series as New Battle Begins in Perth

As England and Australia kick off the latest Ashes in Perth, we revisit five iconic series that shaped cricket’s greatest rivalry — from Ben Stokes’ 2019 Headingley miracle and England’s ...

By AFP News

1 month ago
The Final Ashes Voyage by Sea: England’s 1962–63 Journey to Australia

From today’s rushed Ashes schedule to the 1962–63 team’s last sea voyage, explore how England’s journeys to Australia have changed across eras. ...

By Charanpal Singh Sobti

1 month ago
Bodyline And Bradman To Botham And Stokes: 5 Great Ashes Series

England and Australia begin the latest edition of the Ashes in Perth on Friday with the visitors looking to wrestle back the urn for the first time since 2015. AFP ...

By AFP News

1 month ago