As India desperately sought a death overs’ bowler, in the Indian Premier League emerged Jasprit Bumrah, a blessing for the game in the country. Gujarat’s slight-built pacer polished his exact yorking process over time serving as Malinga’s apprentice as part of the Mumbai Indians franchise, and learnt very well to turn into a limited-overs giant in the Indian team. His ability to bowl variations has become difficult to pick be it his slower deliveries or yorkers swinging the opposite way at the death due to his fast-arm action. He has kept his cool on every occasion and become the Mahi’s…
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Smriti Mandhana is one of the most prolific and exciting batters in the present era of women’s cricket, born on 18 July 1996. One of the most reliable left-handed openers in the games today, She is as naturally gifted as the batters get with sublime timing and an effortless stroke play, her journey from a promising junior to a pillar of the Indian international side (where she is vice-captain) has not been much of a surprise. With an impressive career record under her belt, her greatness is already solidified amongst the game’s greats. Together with her on-field captaincy, off the…
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When one thinks of gritty determination and explosive batting in Indian cricket, the name that comes to mind is, of course, Rinku Singh – one of the most heartwarming stories of modern sport. Rinku’s journey is cinematic, from transporting LPG cylinders in Aligarh to last-over sixes in the IPL. Rinku Singh has established himself as a reliable middle-order batter for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Team India, and he is known for his match-ending strokeplay. His big-hitting ability, cool head under pressure and humble attitude has established him as one of the most popular young Indian cricketers. Early Life: Rinku…
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Sanju Viswanath Samson is one of the leading wicket-keeper batters of the era with a lot of flair and talent up his sleeves. Samson, who is a stylish batsman in his own right, has also been a prominent captain for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), known for their elegant stroke play and captaincy style of play. He has even gone to play for India in ODIs and T20Is. Aside from his batting alone, his wicket-keeping and leadership makes him one of the most complete cricketers of this generation. Sanju Samson Age, wife, Personal Details Sanju Samson was…
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One of the most explosive and innovative batsmen of the modern era, SKY, as he is affectionately known as, Suryakumar Yadav is a genius in the format of cricket. With a different style of stroke play and great composure, Suryakumar has become an important player in the Indian team across formats, especially in T20 and ODI. And as fans look to watch him produce explosive performances when India strives to take the Asia Cup 2025. Last but not least, Suryakumar, his story from the streets of Mumbai to international cricket is just so inspirational. His mental strength, work rate, and…
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Abhishek Sharma is one of the most exciting youngsters in Indian cricket. Abhishek is an aggressive batter capable of scoring runs at a brisk pace and a right handed top-order batsman and an useful left-arm spin and has established himself as an integral part of the Indian T20I team. He is a batting all-rounder, who has proved his mettle at the domestic level as well as in international cricket. India had its new test captain: Abhishek born in Amritsar, Punjab, began his cricket career early as a child. His impressive performances earned him a reputation in the Indian Premier League…
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Virat Kohli, the name stands for consistency, the passion to win, and unimaginable hunger for runs. He has become synonymous with run-scoring in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to leaving behind the run charts, Kohli’s career in the IPL is nothing short of legendary. Among all the many performances, there is one knock – his highest score in IPL, of 113. It is not just the number that matters, but a representation of his performance throughout the 2016 season. So, let us take a closer look at this iconic performance, its context, and where…