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In Indian cricket, a jersey number is more than just a digit – it’s an identity, an emotion, and sometimes even a legacy. From Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic #10, to MS Dhoni’s legendary #7, to Virat Kohli’s powerful #18, these numbers are etched in cricket history. Fans often remember cricketers not just by name, but also by their jersey numbers. This article brings you a complete guide to jersey numbers 1 to 100 in Indian cricket as of 2025 – including the latest updates, unused numbers, retired numbers, and the emotional stories behind them. Why Are Jersey Numbers Important? List of…

Namibia are all set for some important cricket action across the 2025-26 season. They will feature in three tri-nation series to decide their World Cup qualifier fate. Then the Eagles have another ICC event qualification on the line in Zimbabwe. In between, they will meet South Africa in the first-ever international match between the two sides. All in all, Namibia have some exciting fixtures ahead of them. Here are Namibia’s complete fixtures for the 2025-26 cricket season. Namibia Cricket Schedule 2025-26 SeriesMatchesVenueDatesCanada Tri-Nation Series4 ODIsCanadaAugust 29-September 4, 2025T20 World Cup Africa Regional FinalT20IsZimbabweSeptember 26-October 4, 2025Namibia vs South Africa1 T20INamibiaOctober…

After missing out on a T20 World Cup spot, Scotland will look to get back on track. While the T20 World Cup would have given them some more exposure, the Scottish men will rather focus on ODIs. These aren’t any ordinary ODIs, with their Cricket World Cup qualification on the line. Scotland will feature in two tri-nation series to solidify their spot in the World Cup qualifier. Here are Scotland’s fixtures in the 2025-26 cricket season. Scotland Cricket Schedule 2025-26 SeriesMatchesVenueDatesCanada Tri-Nation Series4 ODIsCanadaAugust 29-September 6, 2025Namibia Tri-Nation Series4 ODIsNamibiaApril 2026 Canada Tri-Nation Series (4 ODIs): August-September 2025 Scotland will…

Zimbabwe have had a shaky start to their 2025-26 season. They have conceded defeats against heavyweights like England, South Africa, and New Zealand. So Zimbabwe would like to rebound in the rest of their fixtures. They have three bilaterals scheduled till May 2026. But before that, Zimbabwe needs to secure a berth in the T20 World Cup (T20WC) by topping the Africa Regional Final. So they have a mighty task on their hands. Here you can check Zimbabwe’s schedule for the 2025-26 cricket season. Zimbabwe Cricket Schedule 2025-26 SeriesMatchesVenueDatesZimbabwe vs Sri Lanka2 ODIs, 3 T20IsZimbabweAugust 29-September 7, 2025T20 World Cup…

Australia have produced some incredible leaders. And Pat Cummins is one of them. Generally, fast bowlers aren’t the preferred captaincy candidates. But Cummins? He has proved it wrong. The right-arm quick has troubled the opposition with his bowling and, most importantly, his smart tactics. Australia have benefitted from it many times. And his superb captaincy record proves it. So here’s a look at Pat Cummins captaincy record in all formats of cricket. Pat Cummins Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawNo ResultWin %Test3723806062.16%ODI171340–076.47%T20I0000–0–Total54361206066.67% It all started with a home Ashes in 2021. Since then, Cummins has left a lasting impression with…

Fantasy cricket apps like Dream11, My11Circle, and MPL became household names in India, allowing millions of users to create virtual teams and win cash prizes. But with the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, fantasy cricket has effectively been banned in India. The new law does not just impact cricket—it applies to all money-based games, whether skill-based or chance-based. Here’s a simple breakdown of why fantasy cricket is banned and which types of games are prohibited. Why Fantasy Cricket is Banned The government has given multiple reasons for banning fantasy cricket and other money games:…

Dream11, India’s largest fantasy sports platform with over 280 million users, has paused its real-money contests following the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Once considered a symbol of India’s startup success, Dream11 now faces an existential crisis as the government has banned all online games involving money stakes. This article explains in simple terms why Dream11 is banned in India, what the new law says, its impact on users, employees, and the gaming industry, and what may come next. What Does the New Online Gaming Bill 2025 Say? The Promotion and Regulation of Online…

Harsh Jain, the co-founder and CEO of Dream11, is among India’s most recognized entrepreneurs in the sports-tech industry. His journey from 150 rejections to building India’s first fantasy sports unicorn valued at over ₹65,000 crore is a story of persistence and vision. But with India’s new Online Gaming Bill 2025, Dream11 faces its biggest challenge yet. Let’s dive deep into Harsh Jain’s net worth, life, career, and the current status of Dream11. Early Life & Education His interest in fantasy sports began while studying in England, where he actively played EPL fantasy football. The Journey of Dream11 How It Started…

New Zealand opened their 2025-26 season with a T20I tri-series win in Zimbabwe. Now they have a long schedule ahead of them. The Kiwis have four home and four away assignments. And all of them are important as they build up for the next ICC events. New Zealand’s immediate attention will be on the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the big event with plenty of T20Is. They have enough ODIs as well on their plate, with a bit of Test action in between. This article covers New Zealand’s complete fixtures for the 2025-26 cricket season. New Zealand Cricket…

Big sixes may grab headlines in The Hundred, but consistency often wins matches. Hitting regular fifties (50+ scores) in a fast-paced 100-ball format is no small feat, and some players have made it their trademark. Here’s a year-by-year breakdown of the players with the most fifties in The Hundred Men’s competition, from its first season in 2021 to the latest edition in 2025. Year-Wise Leaders in Most Fifties in The Hundred (Men’s Competition) 2021: Dawid Malan & Liam Livingstone – 3 fifties each 2022: Dawid Malan – 4 fifties Also see: Most Centuries in The Hundred 2023: Jos Buttler –…