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Tea Break Time in Test Cricket: Schedule, Duration, Rules & Significance

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…

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Most Successful IPL Captains

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…

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Best All-Rounders in IPL History

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…

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Bowlers in World 2025

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…

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Devdutt Padikkal IPL 2025 Price, Team, Career Stats, Records, Age

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.…

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Top Run Scorers for GT in IPL History

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…

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Top Wicket-Takers for GT in IPL History

Gujarat Titans began their IPL journey in 2021. In 2022, the team won the IPL Championship title under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. One of the Key Strengths of the Gujarat Titans team is its strong bowling unit. Bowling played an important role in the team winning the championship title. Their talented bowlers wreaked havoc on the opposition team. Key players who played an important role in the 2022 title-winning were Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Alzari Joseph, and Mohit Sharma. Highest Wicket-Takers for GT in IPL In this article, we will explore the top five bowlers who have taken the…

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Top Wicket-Takers for RCB in IPL History

Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most popular franchises in the IPL. Although the team has failed to win the title yet, it is always in the headlines due to its strong batting and star batsman Virat Kohli. The fan base of Royal Challengers Bangalore is quite different and passionate. Royal Challengers Bangalore is often in the headlines for the auction process of its players. RCB management had faced criticism in terms of the selection process. It is believed that decisions in the RCB’s selection process often prove wrong. The RCB invests more in its batsmen and does not…

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Top Run Scorers for RCB in IPL history

Royal Challengers Bangalore has never been able to win the championship title in the IPL. However, RCB has had some great players, whose contribution helped the team reach the finals three times. If we talk about the highest run scorers in the history of RCB, Virat Kohli tops the list. Let us know some other players who scored great scores for RCB. Top Run Scorers for RCB in IPL History These seven players have scored more than 1000 runs for the franchise. RankPlayersMatchesRunsAvgStrike Rate100s50sBest Score1Virat Kohli269851838.89132.82858113*2AB de Villiers157452241.10158.33237133*3Chris Gayle91342043.29154.40521175*4Faf du Plessis45163638.04147.00-15965Jacques Kallis46127133.44113.71-1189*6Glenn Maxwell52126628.77159.24-12787Rahul Dravid52113228.30119.66-575* 1. Virat Kohli Virat Kohli has…

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Rajat Patidar vs Axar Patel Comparison, Players Stats and Captaincy Records

Rajat Patidar and Axar Patel are highly talented players. Both are captaining their teams for the first time in the IPL this year. Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Axar Patel is leading Delhi Capitals. Comparing Rajat Patidar vs Axar Patel In this article, we will compare these two players based on IPL stats and Captaincy Records. Rajat Patidar IPL Career Stats: IPL SeasonMatchRunsHSAvgS/R20252855142.50177.082024153955530.38177.13202283331112*55.5152.7520214713117.751114.52 Rajat Patidar has an impressive record at the domestic level, although he has yet to make his international debut. He played his first match for Bangalore in IPL…

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