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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 –…

The Hundred has entered a new era in 2025. For the first time since its launch in 2021, teams are now co-owned by private investors and global sporting brands, alongside their traditional county cricket clubs. This step has brought in over £500 million in investment, aimed at boosting county cricket, grassroots development, and making The Hundred a bigger global brand. Eight teams—spread across England and Wales—are now linked with IPL owners, US investment giants, and tech billionaires. Here’s the complete breakdown. Ownership Model Explained Full List of The Hundred Team Owners (2025 Updated) TeamOwner(s)StakeAssociated Global FranchiseEstimated Net WorthNorthern SuperchargersSun Group…

Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay Pitch Report: Australia have been a multi-sport country that are involved in various sports. Cricket is one of the most followed sports in this country, and their infrastructure is a prime example of this. There are almost 50 active cricket venues in the country. Great Barrier Reef Arena is one of them, which is situated in Mackay, Australia. This venue is generally used to host international or domestic games in women’s cricket. It was built and opened in 1968 and offers a seating capacity of 10,000 at once. The first international game played at this…

AUS VS SA 2nd ODI Dream11 Team Prediction for South Africa tour of Australia 2025 Preview: The first ODI between Australia and South Africa had everything in it, and eventually the Proteas were too good for the hosts to record a big win. Keshav Maharaj led South Africa to a 98-run win, which has helped them to take a 1-0 lead. The second ODI is scheduled to start at 10 AM on Friday at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. South Africa will be highly confident to take down Australia once again. The horrible batting collapse in the middle, made Australia…

Since its launch in 2021, The Hundred has quickly become one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in England and Wales. With its 100-ball format, packed stadiums, and star-studded squads, the tournament has already produced memorable finals, champion teams, and standout performances. So, which team is the most successful in The Hundred so far? Let’s break it down for both the men’s and women’s competitions. The Hundred Men’s Competition (2021–2025) The men’s side of the tournament has seen four different finals, with Oval Invincibles Men standing tall as the most successful team so far. Men’s Winners List YearWinnerRunner-upVenuePlayer of the…