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14 Apr

PCB Slaps Two-Year Ban on KKR Pacer Blessing Muzarabani for Choosing IPL over PSL

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially handed a two-year ban to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, prohibiting him from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) until 2028. The disciplinary action follows the Zimbabwean pacer’s decision to withdraw from his binding contract with Islamabad United to join the IPL as a replacement player. Muzarabani, who had originally signed with the Pakistan-based franchise after going unsold in the initial auction, pivoted to the Knight Riders in March to replace Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman. In a stern statement released on Tuesday, the PCB characterized the move as a blatant…

30 Mar

PSL Scandal: Shaheen Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars Penalized for Ball Tampering in High-Stakes Clash

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has been rocked by a major integrity crisis after Lahore Qalandars were found guilty of ball tampering during a tense encounter against Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium. The controversy unfolded on Sunday night, March 29, just before the start of the final over. With Karachi Kings needing 14 runs to win, cameras captured a huddle involving captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Fakhar Zaman, during which the players were seen handling the ball in a suspicious manner. On-field umpire Faisal Afridi immediately intervened, and after a thorough inspection and consultation with fellow…

25 Mar

The Expectation Trap: Is Rishabh Pant Struggling Under the Weight of His Own Audacity?

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As the 2026 cricket season intensifies, the narrative surrounding India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has taken a critical turn, with former cricketers and analysts suggesting he has become a "prisoner of his own reputation." Following a string of low scores in recent high-stakes matches, including the early stages of the current IPL season, experts argue that the very traits that made Pant a global phenomenon—his fearless aggression and unorthodox stroke-play—are now being weaponized against him by savvy opposition bowlers. The critique centers on the idea that Pant feels an internal and external pressure to perform the "miraculous" in every innings,…

02 Mar

IPL 2026 preparations for Dhoni and the CSK team begin in Chennai

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In Chennai, current team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, former India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and a number of other team players held their first practice session in anticipation of the 2026 Indian Premier League. Several Indian players reported for duty as the five-time winners set up camp at the team's high-performance center. Ayush Mhatre, Mukesh Choudhary, Rahul Chahar, Urvil Patel, Ramakrishna Ghosh, and Sarfaraz Khan were among those in attendance. As preparations picked up speed, the team posted images from the practice that showed Dhoni and Gaikwad batting in adjacent nets. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, two…

28 Feb

Jammu and Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy Title

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In a historic moment for Indian domestic cricket, Jammu and Kashmir scripted a fairytale ending to their season by clinching their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating heavyweights Mumbai in a thrilling final that will be remembered for generations. This landmark victory marks the culmination of years of perseverance and structural development within the region's cricketing circuit, as the team overcame immense logistical challenges and limited infrastructure to stand at the pinnacle of the sport. The final match saw a masterclass in grit and determination, with the J&K bowlers dismantling a formidable Mumbai batting lineup in the fourth innings to secure…

19 Jan

Australian Open: First-round loss ends Venus Williams’ campaign

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At the John Cain Arena in Melbourne, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams' remarkable comeback to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss to Olga Danilovic of Serbia, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. The Melbourne crowd enthusiastically cheered Williams on during her first-round match, making her the oldest player to compete in the Australian Open in the Open Era at 45. Against the 24-year-old Danilovic, the American displayed moments of her signature strength but was unable to maintain momentum over the course of three sets. Danilovic retaliated more consistently from the baseline in the second set after Williams won a close…

08 Jan

IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill and the New Zealand Squad arrive in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

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Before the forthcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which is set to start on January 11, Indian ODI skipper Shubman Gill arrived at Vadodara Airport. The New Zealand squad arrived in the town on the same day as the Indian captain, which caused a stir in the city. At the airport, Gill was greeted warmly by fans who had come to see their skipper. The 26-year-old Indian hitter grinned as he greeted the fans. Loud cheers welcomed the Blackcaps as they left the terminal as well. A few players from New Zealand shot videos of the event after appearing taken…

11 Oct

Batting at No. 8, Thinking Like No. 3: Richa Ghosh’s Fearless Formula

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During a Senior Women’s T20 Trophy match in October 2019, Bengal found themselves at 35/2 after 10.3 overs when 16-year-old Richa Ghosh came out to bat. At the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, she would go on to score 67 runs off 36 balls, hitting two sixes and nine fours, which helped Bengal reach a total of 136/7 – with over 100 runs being made after the 10-over mark. Bengal's victory over Delhi by 60 runs that day was more than sufficient. Richa believes that the knock was instrumental in her receiving a call-up to the Indian squad at the…

24 Sep

Bumrah Gears Up for Test Action, Selectors Shortlist Suthar for Debut

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Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian pace bowler, has notified the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his availability for selection for the two-Test series against the West Indies in Ahmedabad and Delhi beginning on October 2. On Wednesday afternoon, the senior selection committee will convene online to choose a 15-member squad for India. At present, Bumrah is playing in the T20 Asia Cup held in the UAE. If India reaches the final, there will be only a three-day interval before the first Test in Ahmedabad. It will be intriguing to see whether Bumrah is selected for the Test…

18 Sep

Varun Chakravarthy crafts a new chapter in Indian cricket

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Two days before India's final group-stage match against Oman, the International Cricket Council announced that spin wonder Varun Chakravarthy has risen to the top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings. Due to a string of strong and reliable performances in the game's shortest format, the mystery spinner moved up three spots in the world rankings and passed New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy. Following in the footsteps of leg-break expert Ravi Bishnoi and Jasprit Bumrah, Chakravarthy's remarkable achievement makes him just the third Indian bowler to hold the top spot in T20I bowling records. Chakravarthy's quick ascent highlights his growing impact…