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Fans feel left out in the cold as cricket lost in 'white blanket'

LUCKNOW, Dec. 18 -- What was billed as a high-voltage India vs South Africa clash on a winter evening in Lucknow on Wednesday turned into an anti-climax for thousands of spectators - the fourth T20 in... Read More


Six-hitting machine takes IPL auction by storm

Bharatpur, Dec. 18 -- A young man of just eighteen, whose parents had to sell out land and jewellery to support his goal, has just began his walk towards achieving everything he has ever dreamt of, af... Read More


Green the envy, local talents shine

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- The IPL player auction has changed the lives of many players by introducing meritocracy through free market economics. Add Karthik Sharma, the 19-year-old wicket-keeper batter from ... Read More


In the Jadeja mould, Veer hits it big with Chennai Super Kings

LUCKNOW, Dec. 18 -- Until a few days ago, Prashant Veer was travelling between Mumbai and Kolkata to play every match for Uttar Pradesh, both in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) tournament and the U... Read More


Miller, de Kock lead the smart buys bandwagon

Kolkata, Dec. 18 -- There is not enough logic to why multiple franchises didn't go nuts over David Miller at the IPL mini auction in Abhu Dhabi on Tuesday. Or Quinton de Kock. Or Ben Duckett for that ... Read More


Six-hitting machine takes IPL auction by storm

Bharatpur, Dec. 18 -- A young man of just eighteen, whose parents had to sell out land and jewellery to support his goal, has just began his walk towards achieving everything he has ever dreamt of, af... Read More


Gabbar of cricket goes from pitch to purpose

India, Dec. 18 -- The Capital recently celebrated the 'Gabbar of Indian cricket', Shikhar Dhawan, at the unveiling of his memoir The One: Cricket, My Life and More. The event drew a packed audience of... Read More


Gill under injury cloud as fog rules out Lucknow T20I

LUCKNOW, Dec. 18 -- Shubman Gill's batting form has been the most talking point in the T20 series against South Africa with the opener scoring just 32 runs in first three matches. In their analysis, F... Read More


Diamonds in the rough: How IPL is changing fabric of our cricket

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- The IPL talent scout WhatsApp groups are constantly buzzing in the lead up to the player auctions. Some of these groups have just the scouts and coaching staff, others have even the... Read More


KKR, CSK revamp after past struggles

MUMBAI, Dec. 18 -- In the 2025 IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders finished eighth after winning just five of their 14 games, while Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals won just four. Delhi Capitals won se... Read More