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Cricket found a home in various countries over the last few centuries. Every new country gave the game a new place of growth – stadiums. Big, small, round, oval, grassy, dry – they were homes of different kinds, but they nurtured the game all the same. Stadiums in India are especially important because of the […]
Movies have been absolutely essential to the upbringing of every subcontinental child. Cricket on the other hand has been instrumental in binding families and communities with its uniting powers. What’s better than merging the two? Here’s looking at some of the best Hindi movies on cricket. 1. Lagaan This one’s a crown jewel so it […]
If you’re an IPL fan, high-scoring matches are no anomaly to you, especially this season. These matches are an excuse to just sit back and enjoy stellar cricket from two teams with world-class players. So here’s looking back at the 10 highest scoring matches of IPL 2022. 10. PBKS v. RCB Score – 209/9 Date […]
Bowling has been absolutely integral to this year’s IPL in particular. Entire matches have hinged on the performance of the bowlers and their ability to trick the batsmen. This list of the best bowling performances in IPL 2022 is a fond look back at the magic that these men with the ball wove this season. […]
While the game of cricket can’t just be seen as a game of two halves of batting and bowling, the former does form an essential part of the sport. The short form of the game has a knack for explosive batting because the stakes of the games are so high. All this reaches a fever […]
The Indian Premier League has been transformative for world cricket. Its impact has been felt in every country that plays the sport and all the players it has procured services from. With the end of the 15th season of the IPL, here’s a look back on the winners of each IPL season thus far. 2008 […]
The shortest format of the game of cricket requires a great deal of multitasking on the part of every participating entity, be it the players, the management, or the organizers and umpires. All-rounders play an especially important role because they provide that crucial extra bowling option in times of need and add to the depth […]
Chess is thought to have originated in ancient India’s Chaturanga. The All India Chess Federation is India’s chess governing body. Chess has grown in popularity in India over the last few decades, thanks in large part to Viswanathan Anand, a chess Grandmaster and former 5-time World Champion. Along with Viswanathan, we have a list of […]
The Indian Premier League is one of the most opulent sporting events in the world, with millions being spent on prep and management. So it’s no surprise that franchise owners dish out the big bucks to secure the best world-class players for their teams. The economic backtracking of the world doesn’t seem to have affected […]
The original ‘Little Master’ Sunil Gavaskar is a name to be reckoned within Indian Cricket. The first cricket player to score over 10,000 runs in the history of Cricket and former Indian Captain has been lauded for his ability to face the fiercest pace battery of West Indians and Australians in the 1970s and 80s. […]
Cricket is certainly the most splendid and the greatest game that mankind has invented. The dramas, the performances, the thrill, the skills, and the entertainment it offers are second to no other game. And what makes it more fascinating is how the unachievable is achieved only to be replaced. Every year stars and players trouble […]
Ever since the advent of the limited overs format in Cricket in the early 1970s, the age-old game with white uniforms, a red ball and 5-days of play evolved into something more exciting, energetic and action-packed. There are countless ODIs already played on the international level but there’s one match that stands out in the […]
A footballer that is truly an artist on the field, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most intelligent players to take the ball. Driven by the forces to grow and learn, he competes with himself to be one of the greatest footballers to exist. A natural talent that was amplified by his persistent hard work […]
An inspiration that goes beyond the boundaries of age, Lionel Messi’s story provides hope to the hearts of those with goals. A grounded individual who uses his hard earned privilege to make life a little easier for many, especially children. With a constant drive to grow in his field to go down in history to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic broke the harmony of the entire world, and also of cricket. However, before and after the pandemic, many cricketers have delighted us with their skills on the field. This list is dedicated to the best batsmen at present, who have compelled us to watch replays of their games and entertain ourselves. The […]
Cricket. Cricket is an emotion. For lovers of the game it is almost as important as their morning coffee. It energizes them, refreshes them. Here we discuss 15 of the greatest cricketers of all time according to us. Also read: 10 Most Underrated Cricketers Of Recent Times 21. Anil Kumble For Anil Kumble, his hard […]
Indians may not have won a huge number of medals in the Olympics, but they sure have made their presence felt. From being the reigning champions of hockey for decades together to breaking multiple Olympic records across various events, Indians have simply shined at these games. These Indian Olympians have made the nation proud at […]
There have been iconic athletes for as long as professional sports have existed. Babe Ruth, Muhammed Ali, David Beckham, and Billie Jean King are just a few of the historical figures whose most famous moments have been immortalized in countless news stories, documentaries, and even movies. However, while those stars have been popular over the […]
The Indian Premier League, launched in 2008, has grown to almost be considered a festival of cricket. Every year, new talents show up and prove their mettle on the field while competing against seasoned rivals. Many talents like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya have their roots in the Indian Premier League, later rocking the international […]
Although Kabaddi is not one of the most well-known sports in the world, it is very popular in the Indian Subcontinent and South Asia. Two teams of seven players compete, with one offensive player, the “raider,” attempting to tag out as many defensive players as possible without being tackled and in a single breath. The […]
“The Champion Hurdle” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Carine06 The Cheltenham Festival is the greatest showcase of national hunt horse racing in the UK, and at the center of the meeting, there are four Championship races, which are fiercely contested. One takes place on each day of the meeting, and the first, is the Champion Hurdle, a two-mile race […]
Cheltenham Festival is one of the most popular horse racing meets in the entire globe and features the best competitors in the jumps discipline over four days of action in the United Kingdom. All owners, trainers, and jockeys prepare themselves for the competition over the course of the National Hunt season aiming to walk away […]
With the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympics, 2021 proved to be an especially eventful year for Indian sports. Not only did our athletes put their best foot forward, they even got us some medals in the process! We spent most of this year reeling from all the pride this year’s Olympics brought for India, […]
Virat Kohli has stepped down as the captain of the India T20 team and, unfortunately for the legend of the national team, it was not a fairytale ending as his side failed to make the semi-final of the World Cup in Dubai and Oman. Image Source: Virat Kohli Instagram Kohli will still lead India in […]
What Sachin is to the 22 Yards, Harsha Bhogle is to the commentary box. The formats have changed, the players have changed and the game has changed but what hasn’t changed for almost three decades now is Harsha’s Bhogle’s voice. The impeccable commentator has taken us through several memorable matches and Indian victories. Harsha Bhogle’s punch […]
Cricket Commentary is not a cakewalk! It’s a tough job trying to make every match, including the dead rubbers seem exciting. While there are people like Harsha Bhogle who have ruled the commentary box, legends and respected figures of the Cricketing fraternity have committed unforgivable errors during the commentary. We bring you some of the […]
Sports in the ancient world emerged as a warm-up routine for warriors, a display of power and valor. In modern times, sports have acted as an instrument for solidarity, the spirit of the game, and above all entertainment! More than anything else, the revenue generated from various sporting events has done the world economy a […]
The growth of the online fantasy sports industry, which has seen a rapid rise in the last few years, was put on hold when the 14th edition of the highly popular Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended due to Covid. For the uninitiated, fantasy sports are online games where users can create a virtual team […]
Are you ready for an epic journey? If you want to know everything interesting about the modern Olympic Games, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will dive deep into history and throw light on some of the most enthralling and interesting facts about the Olympics. Starting from the first-ever modern […]
The man bestowed with the title of ‘The Flying Sikh’, Milkha Singh is one of the most iconic sportsmen of India. As a kid, Milkha Singh witnessed his parents and family members being butchered in the violence during the partition and had to come to India as a refugee. However, Milkha Singh rose to prominence, […]
Exactly 25 years ago, legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne delivered the ‘Ball Of The Century’. Cricket has witnessed a number of exceptional and memorable bowling performances over the years, however, this delivery has registered itself as the probably the best the game has ever seen. Twenty Five years after this magical delivery that later turned […]
The English invented Cricket, the Aussies mastered it and the Indians rule it. Cricket is a religion in India and we have heroes who have fought crusades to bring us glory. When it comes to the record books, the Men In Blue have a knack for rewriting them. Some of the most acclaimed records in the […]
Image source: IPL Twitter Handle The world’s best domestic T20 cricket competition is back with IPL 2021. The 14th edition of the tournament will see a return to India after IPL 13 was held in the United Arab Emirates. Six different venues will be used, with 60 matches scheduled across April and May. Mumbai Indians […]
In a country where the people are divided based on their caste, region, language, religion and many other elements of the social fabric, Cricket has been a national unifier. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gujarat to Arunachal, the entire country cheers for the glorious sixes, inswinging yorkers, impossible catches and stunning deliveries. And the game […]
As far as most of us are concerned, we can’t recall a time when Cricket wasn’t popular in India. We grew up loving and living it. But, have you ever wondered how Cricket went from being just a sport to a phenomenon in India? Well, it was the World Cup win of 1983 that revolutionized […]
Some cricket innings win matches, some make records and some change the dynamics of the game altogether. Kapil Dev’s 175* against Zimbabwe in the league stages of the 1983 World Cup after India was reduced to 17/5 is one such inning that went on to change the face of Indian Cricket and will forever be […]
After a long hiatus owing to the raging pandemic that put the whole world to a standstill, cricket is finally back. One of the most awaited battles is here and we cricket fans are very excited. India and England’s rivalry on the cricket field has been going on since 1932 and both teams have had […]
While 2020 will be remembered as a tumultuous year that disrupted almost all aspects of our lives, some events will be hard to forget. Here we look at some of the moments that cricket fans will remember as they lookout for a better 2021. Record for women’s cricket The final between Australia and India on […]
The list of martial arts is very long. Martial arts styles you must have heard of are Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Jujutsu, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and Sumo. Some of them are worldly popular and some are not, but it’s less known fact that the older surviving martial art originated in India. It’s […]
From a ticket collector to one the finest Captains of World Cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s spectacular journey over the past two decades has been truly remarkable. Quotes on MS Dhoni by cricket pundits and legends of the game speak volumes about the Captain Cool’s contribution to Indian Cricket. From lightning fast stumpings and impossible catches […]
Cricket today is the second most popular spectator sport across the world after Football. What was once a game that was played amongst an elite class in England, today is a game popular in streets, parks and grounds across the globe. From watching live matches on our smartphones and following our favorite heroes on Social […]
One of the most prolific batsmen of the recent times, Rohit Sharma is a name to reckon with in World Cricket today. His shots are unbelievable, timing impeccable and scoring runs seems easy when Rohit is on the crease. Some of the famous quotes on Rohit Sharma speak volumes of his extraordinary talent and batting […]
When it comes to the game of cricket, Indians are total fanatics. Cricket is a sport that unites the country like nothing else does, such is the fan following. The magnitude of love for the game keeps the fans informed about cricketers’ records and achievements. Internet today is flooded with articles that narrate the success […]
One of the modern day legends of Cricket with impeccable records in all the three formats of the game, Virat Kohli is a legend in his own right. Kohli has been an inseparable part of the Men in Blue for over a decade now hitting centuries, scoring runs, chasing totals and winning matches for Team […]
Sportsmen around the world serve an inspiration to millions of people who follow, learn and try to emulate their journey from scratch to glory. Some of the greatest sporting legends have had the most humble beginnings and lived a life of struggle before making it big in the international stage and becoming a house hold […]
The Greatest Of All Time, it’s uncommon for someone to get this title, especially in sports but this man knocked everyone else out of the competition to earn it. Yep we’re talking about Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer and one of the greatest speakers to have lived. More than being a beast in the ring, […]
It takes relentless hard work, years of undivided attention, and a lot of perseverance chasing the dream to one day appear in your country’s colors. What separates the legends from thousands of extremely talented youngsters sweating it out every single day on the field, is their attitude towards the game. Here are a few best […]
On the 72nd Independence Day, everyone is soaring high with national pride. With each passing year of sovereignty, India evolved exponentially. Looking back at how far the nation has come and the challenges it faced to grow, we can’t help but reiterate the history that boasts of heroism & allegiance. In these decades of freedom, […]
Call him a go-getter or a dauntless player, Sandeep Singh unarguably made one of the strongest comebacks in the history of hockey. After suffering a tragic incident in 2006, he, not only returned to the sport within a short span of 2 years but also shined brighter than anyone else. His inspiring story also spawned […]
How would you feel if you’ve to give up your career or passion one day? Surely, it won’t the best feeling; maybe, you’ll feel like your world has gone upside down. Imagining it is one thing but going through such ordeal, must be a whole different deal. Even the world of cricket isn’t spared by […]