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IPL 2026 — Rohit Sharma Hits 500-Run Mark as Mumbai Indians Go Top
A masterclass from the captain. Rohit Sharma became the first batter to reach 500 IPL runs this season in a stunning chase at Wankhede.
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Why Wrist-Spin Is Dominating Modern T20 Cricket
From Rashid Khan's googlies to Wanindu Hasaranga's leg-breaks — wrist-spinners are outperforming finger-spinners in every league. We crunch the numbers.
SRH vs RR — Head's Blazing 89 Seals Last-Over Thriller
Travis Head's 89 off 42 balls set up SRH's imposing total. Rajasthan needed 14 off the last over but Bhuvneshwar Kumar held his nerve.
ICC Confirms Expanded WTC Schedule for 2025–27 Cycle
Every Test nation will be guaranteed a minimum of 12 home and 12 away matches as the ICC overhauls the World Test Championship points system.
Bumrah: 'Every Wicket Still Feels Like the First'
India's pace spearhead talks longevity, managing workloads after injury, and why he still gets a rush every time the bail flies.
The Greatest ODI Innings Ever Played — A Statistical Deep-Dive
From Sachin's 200 to Guptill's 237* — we used advanced metrics to rank the most dominant ODI innings of all time.
Smriti Mandhana Leads India to Dominant Series Win Over Australia
A series sweep capped by Mandhana's second consecutive century in Brisbane as India sealed their best-ever result on Australian soil.
It's Time to Retire the 'Impact Player' Rule Before It Breaks the IPL
Two seasons in, the impact player substitution is distorting team balance, inflating batting scores, and exposing the limitations of specialist bowlers.
PSL 2026 — Multan Sultans Edge Lahore in a Classic Final
A two-wicket win with one ball remaining. Multan's Mohammad Rizwan hits the winning boundary off the last legitimate delivery.
The Greatest Test Series Ever Played — England vs Australia, Ashes 2005
Twenty years on, we revisit the summer that gripped a nation and redefined Test cricket. From Edgbaston to The Oval, ball by ball.
How Jasprit Bumrah Became the Most Complete Fast Bowler of His Generation
An unorthodox action, a relentless yorker, and an extraordinary ability to perform under pressure. The anatomy of Bumrah's greatness.
The Day Sachin Tendulkar Changed Cricket Forever — March 24, 2003
His 98 in the 2003 World Cup against Pakistan remains the greatest innings in the tournament's history. We go behind the scenes.
The Rise of the 'Impact Player' Rule and How It's Reshaping IPL Strategy
Teams are crafting entirely different XIs around the substitution. We analyse which franchises are exploiting it best.
Babar Azam at 30 — Still Searching for a World Cup
Pakistan's finest batter since Zaheer Abbas has the numbers but not yet the trophy. What will define his legacy?
Why Spinners Dominate in the Subcontinent — Visualised
Using ball-tracking data from 10,000 deliveries, we show exactly how pitch conditions favour spin in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
The Decline of the Test Match — Why Five-Day Cricket Is Fighting for Survival
Attendances down, broadcasters paying less, top players choosing franchise leagues. Test cricket isn't dying overnight — but the long, slow decline is unmistakable.
Why Pat Cummins Is the Best Captain in World Cricket Right Now
He doesn't shout. He doesn't rage. He leads Australia to a World Cup, a WTC Final, and an Ashes urn without raising his voice. The unfussy genius of Pat Cummins.
DRS at 15 — How Technology Reshaped Umpiring
From the Sri Lanka–India Test that introduced it in 2008, the Decision Review System has changed everything from LBW shouts to no-ball checks. Fifteen years on, here's what it actually delivered.
The Hundred Has Worked for Women's Cricket — Even If You Hate the Format
Traditionalists call it a gimmick. The ECB calls it a saviour. Whatever the men's verdict, the data on women's cricket is unambiguous — The Hundred has changed everything.
Why Strike Rates in T20 Powerplay Have Hit a Ceiling
After a decade of acceleration, powerplay scoring has stagnated at around 8.3 runs per over. We dig into the bowling adjustments that explain why.
Joe Root's Quiet Greatness — A Statistical Tribute
England's leading Test run-scorer doesn't make headlines like Kohli or Smith. The numbers say he should.
India's Bench Strength Is Their Real Trophy
Rahul, Iyer, Jaiswal, Gill, Kishan, Rinku. The depth of Indian batting talent in 2026 is not just a statistical anomaly — it's a competitive moat.
Reverse Swing — The Pakistani Pace Quartet Who Reinvented Fast Bowling
Imran, Sarfraz, Wasim, Waqar. Four bowlers turned an accidental discovery on dry subcontinental pitches into the most important innovation in fast bowling since the bouncer.
Glenn Maxwell — The Most Misunderstood Cricketer of His Generation
Critics call him inconsistent. Teammates call him the most clutch player they've shared a dressing room with. The two views, somehow, are both correct.
The Toss Has Lost Its Power — Why Winning the Coin Matters Less in T20
Captains used to bowl first as default. The win-rate gap has closed dramatically. We dig into the bowling, dew, and analytics shifts that explain why.
Yashasvi Jaiswal — India's Next Generational Test Batter
His footwork is fully formed at 22. His shot selection is patient beyond his years. The numbers say what Indian cricket has been waiting to hear.
The Death of the Specialist Wicketkeeper
Pant, Rahul, Rizwan, Pope, Carey. The era of the gloveman selected primarily for his keeping is ending. We trace why, and what's been lost.
How the IPL Conquered World Cricket — and Where It Goes Next
Eighteen years in, the IPL is no longer a domestic Indian competition. It is the single most consequential institution in world cricket. We trace how it got here and what's next.
Four Teams, Two Tickets: Inside the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals
Australia unbeaten. England unbeaten. New Zealand arrive as defending champions. SF1: Australia vs New Zealand, The Oval, June 30. SF2: July 2. The final is at Lord's on 5 July.
Australia vs New Zealand: Six Titles Against the Defending Holders — SF1 Preview
Australia enter as the most decorated side in the tournament's history. New Zealand arrive as the reigning champions. The Oval, June 30, 14:30 BST — one of them goes home.
England vs South Africa: Home Nation vs the 2024 Finalists — SF2 Preview
England are unbeaten, playing at home, and possess the deepest bowling attack in the tournament. South Africa lost the 2024 final by 32 runs and have not forgotten. The Oval, 2 July, 18:30 BST.