Category: Opinion & Analysis

Expert columns, post-match breakdowns, controversies, and tactical talk.

Bangladesh A’s Brain‑Fade Moment Goes Viral in Super‑Over Win Over India A

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Comical Error Sparks Drama In a tense semi‑final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars, Bangladesh A edged out India A in a Super Over — but not before a hilarious “brain‑fade” moment went viral. On the final ball of India’s innings, instead of holding onto the ball to seal the win, Akbar Ali, Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper, threw wildly at the stumps and missed, gifting India a crucial third run. Super Over Showdown Having been tied at 194/6 after 20 overs, the match went into a Super Over. Ripon Mondol rose to…

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Pakistan A vs Sri Lanka A: Asia Cup Rising Stars Semi-Final Live Updates

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Sri Lanka Opt to Field in High-Stakes Semi Final Sri Lanka A won the toss and chose to field first against Pakistan A — also known as the “Shaheens” — in the 2nd semi-final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament.The match is being played at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Pakistan A’s Road to the Knockout Pakistan A entered the semi-final unbeaten, having won all three of their group stage matches against India A, Oman, and UAE. A key contributor has been Maaz Sadaqat,…

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Earthquake Halts Bangladesh vs Ireland 2nd Test in Mirpur, Fans Panic

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Tremors Interrupt Cricket in Dhaka On Day 3 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, play was temporarily suspended after a powerful earthquake shook the ground. The 5.5–5.7 magnitude tremor, centred near Madhabdi on the outskirts of Dhaka, sent fans into a panic and forced players, umpires, and media to seek safety. Chaos in the Stands and Press Box The quake struck during the 56th over of Ireland’s first innings, prompting immediate disruption. According to match reports, the media centre — a…

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Steve Smith Fires Back at Monty Panesar Over ‘Sandpapergate’ Ahead of Ashes 2025

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Smith’s Sharp Rebuttal In the build-up to the Ashes 2025–26 series between Australia and England, Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith launched a biting response to former England spinner Monty Panesar. Panesar had urged England to revive the memory of the 2018 “sandpapergate” scandal to unsettle Smith. At a media conference, Smith dismissed Panesar’s comments with scorn. “So, it doesn’t really bother me, those comments. That’s as far as I’ll go with that one,” he said, adding a mocking reference to Panesar’s infamous 2019 appearance on the quiz show Mastermind. Mocking…

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Australia vs England: Full Preview of the Ashes 2025–26 Series

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The highly anticipated Ashes 2025–26 Test series between Australia and England begins on 21 November 2025 at Perth Stadium. The five-Test showdown runs until early January and promises fierce competition. as England attempt to reclaim the Ashes urn on Australian soil. In what could be a defining moment for Australian cricket, the home side will start the series without skipper Pat Cummins . due to a back injury, as well as Josh Hazlewood being sidelined with a hamstring issue. England, led by Ben Stokes, arrive with firepower in their pace…

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India’s 156.7 kmph Sensation Mayank Yadav Shares Major Fitness Update Ahead of IPL 2026

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India’s rising pace sensation Mayank Yadav, who stunned the cricket world by clocking 156.7 kmph in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has shared a major fitness update ahead of IPL 2026. The young speedster, known for his raw pace and match-winning spells, confirmed that he is progressing well in his recovery process and is gearing up for a strong comeback. Mayank Yadav became a household name after delivering fiery spells for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL, consistently breaching the 150 kmph mark. His ability to generate extreme pace…

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Pakistan Clinch Series as Babar Azam Leads 8-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI

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Sri Lanka post strong total of 288 The Pakistan national cricket team produced a commanding performance to defeat the Sri Lanka national cricket team in the second One Day International in Rawalpindi. Batting first, Sri Lanka reached 288/8, with solid contributions from Janith Liyanage (54) and Kamindu Mendis (44). Pakistan’s bowlers kept things under control, led by Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed, who picked up three wickets each. Their disciplined spells restricted Sri Lanka from pushing closer to the 320-mark, despite late resistance from the visitors. Babar Azam leads brilliant…

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IPL 2026 Retention Updates: Mayank Yadav in Focus, Maxwell and Jadeja in Transfer Buzz

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IPL 2026 Retention Deadline Approaches The Indian Premier League 2026 retention period is heating up as franchises prepare to finalize their squads ahead of the mega auction. With the deadline set for Saturday, rumors have been swirling about high-profile trades and releases. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav, clocking speeds up to 156.7 kmph, has emerged as one of the most talked-about players this season, attracting attention from multiple teams. Speculation suggests that Sanju Samson could join Chennai Super Kings, while veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja may be on the move to Rajasthan…

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Wanted to Be Around MS Dhoni”: Sanju Samson Opens Up Amid IPL 2026 Trade Buzz

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Samson Reflects on His Dream to Learn from Dhoni Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson recently shared how deeply he has admired MS Dhoni since his early days in the Indian Premier League. Amid swirling reports of a possible move to Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, Samson said he always “wanted to be around Dhoni … to sit with Mahi bhai, talk to him, understand how he does things.” He recalled that every time his team played CSK, he looked forward to meeting Dhoni—not just as an opponent, but as a mentor…

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Longest Gap Between Kolkata Tests: Ravindra Jadeja Stands Alone from 2019 XI

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Eden Gardens in Kolkata is set to host a Test match after a six-year hiatus, marking the longest gap for the iconic venue since 1948. The last Test at Eden Gardens was the historic 2019 pink-ball encounter between India national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team, which introduced day-night Test cricket to India. Fans eagerly await the clash as India takes on reigning World Test Champions South Africa from November 14, 2025. Team India Sees Massive Transformation The six years since the 2019 Kolkata Test have seen a major…

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