Zain Rizvi 
Lyon Speaks — And It Hits Home Nathan Lyon, Australia’s veteran off-spinner, didn’t go loud. He just said what he felt — and it landed. In a recent Cricket Australia media interaction, Lyon pointed out something England fans probably already worry about: they still don’t have a settled spin plan. Lyon acknowledged Shoaib Bashir’s progress … Read more
A Fresh Boost for Pakistan’s Emerging T20I Stars Pakistan’s T20I setup has been under a lot of scrutiny lately. But the latest ICC rankings offer a reminder that while the results may be mixed, individual progress is very real. Some of Pakistan’s newer faces — particularly Sahibzada Farhan and Hasan Nawaz — have made significant … Read more
A Moment That Summed Up Both the Magic and Unpredictability of Cricket Now and then, cricket delivers a moment so unexpected, so completely out of the norm, that it takes a while even to process what just happened. The World Championship of Legends (WCL) — a tournament built on nostalgia and veteran presence — gave … Read more
The highly anticipated semi-final ends without a contest. The semi-final everyone was waiting for — India vs Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) — didn’t happen. What was supposed to be the most exciting fixture of the tournament ended in a quiet forfeit, with India officially pulling out of the match and Pakistan … Read more
The fifth and final Test between India and England is just around the corner — starting July 31 at The Oval — but both camps are walking in with setbacks. England will be without their captain Ben Stokes, while India are once again missing the services of Rishabh Pant: two big names, two big blows … Read more
According to ICC’s July 2025 rankings, Indian cricket isn’t just having a good run — it’s in control. India’s white-ball dominance is reflected not only in team rankings but also in the remarkable performances of individual players across all formats. This isn’t a temporary high. It’s the result of balance, depth, and direction, with both … Read more
A Familiar Name Rejoins Zimbabwe’s Test Squad Zimbabwe has added Brendan Taylor to its squad for the second Test against New Zealand, scheduled for August 7–11, 2025, in Bulawayo. The 39-year-old’s return isn’t built on hype—it comes after three and a half years away, following an ICC ban related to anti-corruption and anti-doping violations. Zimbabwe Cricket … Read more
Cricket Returns to the Olympics After 128 Years For the first time since 1900, Cricket is set to return to the Olympic Games — and it’s happening at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Both men’s and women’s T20 formats are expected to be included, marking a huge moment for global cricket fans. But there’s a … Read more
In a tournament that has already delivered its fair share of nostalgia and surprises, Saeed Ajmal’s performance against Australia Champions in the WCL 2025 might be the most memorable yet. Six wickets for 16 runs. At 47 years of age. That’s not just impressive for a retired spinner — it’s extraordinary by any standard. A … Read more
Just Before the Decider, India Loses Its Trump Card India has been dealt a huge blow — Jasprit Bumrah, the backbone of their bowling attack, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. With the series standing at 2–1, this Test is India’s only chance to level things. … Read more
