Category: Opinion & Analysis

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

No Cameron Green? Chennai Super Kings Release Big IPL 2026 Auction Targets

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Indian Premier League (IPL) powerhouse Chennai Super Kings (CSK) created buzz as soon as they let out a new teaser video featuring the mascot Leo, in the lead-up to IPL 2026 auction. The video also bizarrely seems to bypass Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, despite his name being bandied around a lot with CSK for the auction. Mascot Video Sends Fans on Scavenger Hunt for Hidden Messages The two-minute long piece, posted on CSK’s official X handle, featured Leo moving through a local market and choosing products — a bit of creative fun that the…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Delight — and the Disaster — of IPL Season 18

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RCB Finally Wins Their First IPL Trophy – A Bittersweet Victory On June 3, 2025, the whole country watched history unfold. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. They beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by just six runs in a thrilling final at Narendra Modi Stadium. This victory ended 18 years of heartbreak for the Bengaluru team. Rajat Patidar took over as the new captain. Under his leadership, RCB performed brilliantly under pressure. Moreover, Virat Kohli led from the front once again. He scored 43…

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Assam’s Simu Das: Blind Women Cricketer Whose Story Moved PM Modi

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Simu Das, the blind woman cricketer from Nagaon district in Assam, has emerged as a powerful symbol of resilience after playing a key role in the historic victory of the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, which won the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. The journey of Simu Das — from deep poverty in Assam to a world champion — has earned praise from Narendra Modi himself. A call from the Prime Minister In a surprise move, Prime Minister Modi reached out to Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister…

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India Captain Suryakumar Yadav Reacts Confidently as T20 World Cup 2026 Draw Brings India–Pakistan Clash

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Full Schedule Revealed for T20 World Cup 2026 The full schedule for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was officially released on November 25, 2025. The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is set to run from February 7 to March 8, 2026. In the group draw, India and Pakistan once again find themselves in the same bracket — raising excitement around their menacing rivalry. India are placed in Group A, alongside the United States, Namibia, the Netherlands and Pakistan.Their eagerly anticipated clash with Pakistan is…

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India Chase Monumental 549 as South Africa Declare in Guwahati Test

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Huge Target Set for Team India On Day 4 of the second Test between India national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5. That declaration set India a daunting target of 549 runs to win. the match and keep alive hopes of salvaging the series. Early Wickets Test India’s Resolve Early on Day 5, India’s chase got off to a shaky start. The visitors struck first when KL Rahul departed for 6, caught off…

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Health Scare at Smriti Mandhana’s Wedding Venue: Fiancé Palash Muchhal Also Hospitalised

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A major health scare shook the wedding celebrations of Smriti Mandhana, the star of Indian women’s cricket, as both her father and fiancé Palash Muchhal were hospitalised on her wedding day. The emergency forced Team India’s batter to postpone her marriage indefinitely, prioritising her family’s well-being. Father’s Health in Focus Smriti Mandhana’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, reportedly experienced left-sided chest pain, prompting an immediate ambulance transfer to a hospital in Sangli, Maharashtra. According to doctors, his cardiac enzymes were elevated, leading to his admission for observation and possible angiography. Dr. Naman…

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India Reels Under Pressure on Day 3 of 2nd Test Against South Africa in Guwahati

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India’s second innings in the India vs South Africa second Test in Guwahati reached 174/7 at lunch on Day 3, as Team India trails the Proteas by a massive 315 runs. The hosts were under serious pressure, but Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav stood firm, stitching together a gritty 50-run partnership to keep India alive. Morning Session: Early Blow for India India started the third day with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul showing promise. Jaiswal, in particular, played with intent, punishing loose deliveries and reaching his fifty with a…

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Australian Media Slams Home Side After Ashes Lead Slips Away

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Scathing Headlines After First Day Collapse Australia’s opening day in the 2025–26 Ashes has drawn sharp criticism from the country’s media, with newspapers labeling the performance a “disgrace” and calling the team “shell-shocked.” The outcry comes after England pulled off a stunning fightback, leaving Australia reeling. Record Fall of Wickets & Huge Lead for England On a remarkable Day 1, 19 wickets fell — a highly unusual tally for any Test match, but especially for the iconic Ashes series. England were dismissed for just 172, yet their bowlers struck back…

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KL Rahul’s Costly Drop Hands South Africa a Lifeline, Bumrah’s Frustrated Reaction Goes Viral

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A Miss That Could Shift Momentum On Day 1 of the India vs South Africa 2nd Test, a crucial moment slipped away for Team India when KL Rahul dropped a simple catch off Aiden Markram. The drop came at a time when South Africa were under pressure, and Jasprit Bumrah was bowling well, putting real heat on the Proteas’ edging game. Bumrah’s Disbelief on the Field Bumrah’s reaction after the drop was telling — the pace ace stopped in disbelief, covered his face, and looked deeply frustrated at the missed…

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1: India Miss Early Breakthroughs in Guwahati

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South Africa Opt to Bat First On Day 1 of the second Test between Team India and South Africa, the visitors won the toss and chose to bat first at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma made this decision, hoping to set a strong base in this crucial match of the India vs South Africa Test series. India’s Strategy Under Stand-in Captain Pant With regular skipper Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck injury, Rishabh Pant has stepped in as India’s 38th Test captain.…

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