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MS Dhoni IPL 2026 Overview : Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the most iconic face of Chennai Super Kings, continues to remain one of the biggest figures in the IPL. Even at 44 years of age, Dhoni’s popularity, fitness, fan following, and finishing ability keep him at the centre of CSK’s plans. Dhoni made his IPL debut in 2008 and has now completed 278 IPL matches, scoring 5,439 runs, hitting 24 fifties, and smashing over 600+ boundaries (375 fours, 264 sixes). He has also been among the safest wicketkeepers in the IPL with 158 catches and 47 stumpings. CSK retained Dhoni once…

South African young talent Jordan Hermann continued his excellent red-ball form by scoring a confident 134 for the Warriors on Day 2 against North West at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. His innings has once again highlighted why he is seen as one of the country’s most exciting future stars. Match Summary: Warriors vs North West – Day 2 North West Collapse Early North West started Day 2 at 149/5, but their innings did not last long. They were bowled out for 160, adding only 11 more runs. Warriors’ Reply: A Mix of Pressure and Fightback The Warriors had a shaky beginning…

Young Japan eye historic run in Zimbabwe & Namibia: Japan Cricket has officially announced their 15-member squad for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. With rising pacer Kazuma Kato-Stafford appointed as captain, Japan enters the tournament with renewed belief and a group full of exciting young talent. Kazuma is one of the most experienced U19 captains in this edition, having already represented Japan in 12 T20I matches for the senior national team. His leadership brings both confidence and stability to a team that is aiming…

Annabel Sutherland has a strong cricketing background. Her father, James, played for Victoria in Australia’s domestic circuit, while her brother, Will, is an active cricketer. Like her father and brother, Annabel is an excellent all-rounder. She has proved her all-round worth on many occasions. Annabel has perhaps learnt a thing or two about leadership from her father, who served as Cricket Australia’s CEO. She has been implementing those leadership lessons on the field, hoping to captain Australia in the future. She has been at the helm of Melbourne Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). So, how has Annabel…

SS-W VS PS-W Challenger, Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s Big Bash League 2025 Preview: Melbourne Stars have been out of the race for the final of the 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2025). They lost the Knockout match against Perth Scorchers. That helped the Scorchers to advance to the Challenger Round. Now, they will face the two-time champion Sydney Sixers in this game. This contest will be held at North Sydney Oval on Thursday at 1:40 PM IST. This match will decide the second finalist of the WBBL 2025, who will face Hobart Hurricanes in the final on December 13. The Scorchers…

Tahlia McGrath has been a reliable all-rounder for Australia across formats. She scores vital runs in the middle order and provides breakthroughs with her medium pace. McGrath has also been part of Australia’s leadership groups for quite some time now. She has led the team on a few occasions at the global level. The all-rounder has had an extensive and successful captaincy experience in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), winning two titles. This makes her a future full-time captaincy prospect for Australia. On that note, we will look at Tahlia McGrath’s captaincy record in international and WBBL cricket. Tahlia…

Team India began the five-match T20I series in grand style with a massive 101-run victory over South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. It was a night where Hardik Pandya’s explosive batting, followed by India’s ruthless bowling attack, completely dismantled the Proteas. South Africa were bundled out for just 74 in 12.3 overs, their lowest T20I total vs India, as the Men in Blue took a 1–0 lead in the series. Match Overview MatchIndia vs South Africa, 1st T20IVenueBarabati Stadium, CuttackTossSouth Africa won, opted to bowlIndia175/6 (20 overs)South Africa74 all out (12.3 overs)ResultIndia won by 101 runsSeriesIndia lead 1–0 Hardik…

Cricket is the most popular game in India, and the infrastructure for this sport in this country is one of the best in the world. There are more than 50 active cricket grounds in India, and many more are used to host domestic games. Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is one of the active cricket venues in India. This cricket venue was established in 1958, and the first international match at this venue was played in 1982 between India and England. Barabati Stadium is located at the Stadium Road, Cuttack, Odisha, India. It was also used to host IPL games between 2010 and 2014. Apart from cricket, this stadium…

The Barabati Stadium is a part of India’s rich cricket history. It is among the oldest cricket venues in the country, having been established in 1958. The venue, based in Odisha’s Cuttack, has been hosting cricket fixtures since the 1960s. But it was in 1982 when the first international cricket match took place here. Since then, the Barabati Stadium has been hosting international matches across formats. While Test cricket hasn’t been played here a lot, the limited-overs matches continue to take place quite frequently. Here you can find the Barabati Stadium’s records and stats in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.…

Sophie Molineux has been a go-to spinner in Australia’s setup for years. With her disciplined left-arm spin and sharp cricketing brain, she has delivered consistent spells and emerged as a reliable match-turner for her teams. But her impact is not limited to bowling alone. Over the last few seasons, Molineux has also transformed into a confident and dependable leader. Molineux took over the captaincy of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) side Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL|07 (2021). Since then, she has guided the team through highs and lows, including leading them to their first-ever WBBL championship title in WBBL|10…