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Cricket Returns to the Olympics After 128 Years Cricket will officially return to the Olympic stage at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, marking its comeback for the first time since 1900. Back then, only two teams—Great Britain and France—competed in a two-day match, with Great Britain winning the gold. This time, the format is more exciting and inclusive. T20 cricket has been approved as one of five new sports added to the LA 2028 Olympics. Both men’s and women’s tournaments will be played, featuring six teams each, competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals. LA28 Olympics 2028 Cricket Schedule Cricket…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 trade window has opened and one name making the loudest buzz is Sanju Samson, the current captain and wicketkeeper-batter of Rajasthan Royals (RR). As per multiple reliable reports including Cricbuzz and Hindustan Times, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially confirmed their interest in bringing Samson into their squad. A senior CSK official has gone on record saying: “We are definitely looking at Sanju. He is an Indian batter, who is a keeper and an opener. So if he is available, we will certainly have a look at the option of having him in our…

In a stunning turn of events during the third Test at Kingston’s Sabina Park (July 14–15, 2025), the West Indies were skittled out for just 27 runs in their fourth innings against Australia. It was the second-lowest innings total in Test cricket history—only New Zealand’s 26 against England in 1955 was worse. Lowest Test Innings Totals of All Time RankTeamScoreOppositionVenueDate1New Zealand26EnglandAucklandMarch 25, 19552West Indies27AustraliaKingstonJuly 14, 20253South Africa30EnglandGqeberhaFeb 13, 18964South Africa30EnglandBirminghamJune 14, 19245South Africa35EnglandCape TownApril 1, 1899 The Bowling Blitz Mitchell Starc’s Masterclass Scott Boland’s Hat-Trick Heroics Fielding Lapses Series Impact & Scorecard Why This Matters Reactions from the Field Australia’s pace…

Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional form of the game. Spread over five days, each day of play runs for about six hours. To help players recover and strategize, the format includes two major breaks – the lunch break and the tea break. Among them, the tea break holds a unique cultural and strategic importance. This article explains everything about the tea break – its timing, rules, history, modern-day relevance, and its impact on a match. What is Tea Break Time in Test Cricket? The tea break is the second official interval of a Test match day, taken…

Indian Premier League is one of the most prestigious and competitive cricket leagues in the world. This league has not only unearthed good players in India but also provides a platform to showcase leadership potential. So far, in the history of the IPL, there have been 6 successful captains who have been successful in making the team champion. Rohit Sharma is at the top of the list. He led his team to the championship five times.  Taking charge of the captaincy of any team is not an easy task. Especially in the shorter format, every decision is taken in a…

In recent years, all-rounders have shown their brilliance in the Indian Premier League. In the initial phase of the IPL, all-rounders like Shane Watson and Jacques Kallis delivered outstanding performances. After that, all-rounders like Andre Russell and Hardik Pandya played an important role in their team success. Top 10 Best All-Rounders in IPL In this article,we will explore some of the best performing all-rounder players in the IPL. PlayerMatchRunsWicketsShane Watson145387492Kieron Pollard189341269Yusuf Pathan174320442Ravindra Jadeja2543260170Glenn Maxwell141281941Yuvraj Singh132275036Hardik Pandya152274978Andre Russell1402651123Jacques Kallis98242765DJ Bravo1611560183 1. Shane Watson Shane Watson was a powerhouse all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. His orderly batting and medium-pace…

In cricket every role is important be it a batter, bowler, or a fielder. Though batters are known for scoring a target whereas bowlers play an important role in the game by shaping the outcome of the match and making the team win or lose the game. And fielders are helpful when it comes to restricting the opponent team from chasing the target. Looking at 2025, some bowlers have emerged the most destructive, with an aptitude to demonstrate skill and speed while, within the unyielding tickers of their conscience, possessing some exceptional tactical acumen-the attribute that helps them turn the…

Top 10 IPL Teams by Fan Following in 2025 – Instagram, Facebook & Twitter Stats The Indian Premier League (IPL) was one of its kind when it was introduced initially. Not many gave a chance to this league to survive, but over the years it gained immense popularity and entered the top sports league in the world. One of the key reasons for its popularity is the fans around the world. Every IPL franchise has its own fan base, which is uncountable. In this article, we will list down all ten teams on the basis of the massive fan base…

Devdutt Padikkal, is a cricketer who plays on the side of Lucknow SuperGiants in the Indian Premier League. He has been playing since 2020 for the team. He is a known left handed batter and is famous for his explosive batting skills. Though Devdutt Padikkal has been playing for different teams like RCB, RR, and LSG for the past 5 years this year it seems that the player will be in high demand for the IPL 2025 team. As it is anticipated that he will be targeted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Titans for 2025 IPL auctions.…

In 2022, Gujarat Titans waved their flag by winning the championship title in their debut session of the Indian Premier League. In 2023, the team once again reached the final. Despite coming very close to victory, the team could not win the trophy. However, their batting plays a crucial role behind their success. The franchise heavily invested in its batting unit. In this article we will explore the five batsmen who scored the most runs for Gujarat Titans in the IPL tournament. Top Run Scorers for GT in IPL Top five batsmen who scored the most runs for Gujarat Titans…