Right or wrong, IPL TV rights are skyrocketing

Despite a drop of around 30% in viewership in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League, broadcast heavyweights went all out to snap up five-year media rights for a steep Rs 48,390 crore at the e-auction – a threefold increase from the last auction held five years ago

Mithali Raj: A career beyond comparisons

Indian cricketer Mithali Raj, considered one of the greatest female cricketers ever, has no professional strike rate. She played a few of her tests at a time when the variety of balls she faced was not recorded in worldwide cricket all the time. And thus, she belongs to a different period

Tough time for selectors

With just a couple of days to go before India vs South Africa’s first T20I at Delhi’s Ferozeshah Kotla ground, a lot of young and exciting prospects are awaiting their chance to make it to the final playing XI.

Speed is his creed: Cricketer Umran Malik

Express bowler Umran Malik, now playing for SunRisers, is IPL’s gift for Hyderabad from Jammu and Kashmir. This talented son of a fruit seller is now being nurtured by India’s veteran cricketers 

Well begun is half done

Now comfortably in the saddle to lead Team India, Rohit Sharma’s biggest challenge him will come from within. He needs to manage his injuries to make an impact   It was not that long ago when Rohit Sharma’s Test career was in the doldrums. After having a dream start to his five-day career in 2013 […]

Three hats in the ring

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul: Who will succeed Virat Kohli? That is the question uppermost in the minds of cricket lovers.   Now that Virat Kohli’s exit as Test captain has been thoroughly debated and discussed, the time has come for someone to step into his shoes. Kohli has heralded the process of […]

BCCI prioritises IPL over domestic circuit

Cancelling domestic cricket matches while planning the IPL could pose long term problems for the Indian team, leaving future players with even less time to hone their skills for the international arena   On 10 January, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its decision to postpone the ongoing Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy […]

A lesson for Indian cricket: 3 leaders, 3 formats

Replacing Kohli as the leader of team India will not be an easy task, is it time for the BCCI to start grooming the future leaders? For the first time since he took over as leader of Team India, Virat Kohli is feeling the heat. For any wise captain who has led India with iron hands, […]