Specials – Stars of past Under-19 World Cup finals

England and India have deservedly made it to the final of the 14th edition of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on 5th February. This will be India’s seventh appearance in the final (their fourth in succession), and they will be gunning for a fifth […]

Review – Top moments from Test cricket in 2021

The year gone by featured plenty of memorable action to keep Test match lovers hooked – from historic performances to sensational victories to impressive debuts, the past twelve months had it all. On that note, here is a look back at the eleven best moments from men’s Test cricket in 2021. Incredible India breach Brisbane […]

Specials – Best of the Tests at Newlands

The iconic Newlands in Cape Town, picturesquely situated with the Table Mountain serving as a breathtaking backdrop, holds a special significance in South African cricket history. The ground hosted South Africa’s second Test match, against England in 1888-89, and has gone on to become a fortress of sorts for the hosts after readmission. As the […]

Record Book – Australia v West Indies ODIs in Barbados

Following their success in the T20I series against Australia, the West Indies will be looking to continue in the same vein as they take on the five-time World Cup champions in a three-match Super League series starting today. All three ODIs will be played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The two teams have […]

Extras – Sydney Thunder helps Sierra Leone’s Kent thrive

Sierra Leone-based Kent Cricket Club has once again received a generous donation of equipment from the Australian Big Bash side Sydney Thunder. There is no doubt that the ongoing global pandemic has created several challenges for the cricketing world. However, Sydney Thunder has continued to help grow cricket in Sierra Leone, with the latest donation […]

In Focus – An exhilarating epic for the ages

Over the years, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has had no dearth of extraordinary cricket and riveting drama. But what transpired in Brisbane on 19th January 2021 was in a different realm altogether. Embattled by injuries and forced to field a greenhorn bowling unit, defending champions India entered the fortress of the Gabba needing at least a […]

Record Book – Top Indian performances at the Gabba

With Border-Gavaskar Trophy holders India pulling off a gripping draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the battle for the series is still alive going into the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The visitors, hit by a spate of injuries, face a tall ask at the venue, famously referred to as the […]

Viewpoint – Things wrong with India’s Test squad Down Under

The world is still battling the coronavirus, but sports events all over the world have resumed with necessary precautions. International cricket restarted with England hosting the West Indies for a three-Test series. However, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was the tournament that cricketing fans all over the globe were waiting for, and it delivered more […]

Specials – Zimbabwe’s best ODI performances in Australia

In this post, we shall be revisiting Zimbabwe’s most spirited ODI displays on Australian soil. Since their first appearance at the 1992 World Cup, the Chevrons have played 28 ODIs in Australia, and though they have won only thrice, they have more than held their own on quite a few occasions. If one […]

Record Book – Best bowling on ODI debut in Australia

As on date, men’s ODI cricket has witnessed 54 bowlers take at least four wickets on debut. Eight of these performances have come on Australian soil, with the first back in 1979-80 and the latest in 2014-15. Here is a look back at those instances. 5/21 by Tony Dodemaide (Australia) v Sri Lanka, Perth, […]