Author: ram.crictak
The IPL 2026 preparations are in full force as all ten franchises have been notified to present their retention titles by November 15th. A mini-auction is going to be held from December 13th to 15th. Up to now, there are rumors that the Delhi Capitals are planning to get rid of Mitchell Starc, which can be regarded as the most significant news prior to the upcoming auction. The reason is kept secret, but if one relies on the reports, it might be due to commitment issues, since Starc had already turned down the second phase of IPL 2026 saying it…
Cricket is a complex sport with multiple technical elements and rules. A simple bat-and-ball game, maybe? I mean, rule books are also part of the game in every sport, but they do help in the proper flow of play. Likewise, the laws of the MCC govern the game of cricket. From the many laws that govern the game, one is the over-rate rule which nearly always takes prominence in a cricket match. This is a crucial rule in the cricket world that no team can ignore. If the teams do, they will incur heavy financial penalties. What is an over…
In cricket, the cricket ball is of utmost importance. No match can begin without a ball. Such is their importance in the game of bat and ball. So it is very necessary that the cricket balls that are in a good condition and shape are used. However, what is the use when no one plays cricket at all? In order to make sure the quality of the ball, umpires utilize one of their tools. What is that, you wonder? It is the ball gauge. What is a ball gauge in cricket really? A ball gauge is an instrument that is…
The umpire’s call in cricket is a technique that allows for the making of more accurate calls while still keeping the human aspect in the decision process. Like most sports, cricket can be very confusing, and when technology is involved, it is even harder for casual fans to understand. Even the regular fans who watch cricket are bewildered by the umpire’s decision which usually draws strong feelings from both sides. What is the Umpire’s Call in DRS? The term umpire’s call came to be part of the cricketing vocabulary when DRS was put into use in 2008. A player or…
Cricket, as you might know, is made up of batters, bowlers, wicketkeepers, and fielders. Nevertheless, have you ever come across this cricket term — a nightwatchman? If you don’t know what a nightwatchman is, I will clarify the term and explain its significance in cricket. What is a Nightwatchman? Well, a nightwatchman is a batter too, although not one of the experts. This implies that they are either a specialist bowler or a lower-order batter. However, why the name nightwatchmen? In a way, if a First-Class match or a Test match is on the verge of ending with just a…
The Indian Premier League is a kind of place where players come from different countries and make their own milestones. The tournament gives chances to those batters who are willing to do something in their life and want to take cricket to another level. There are many batters including Phill Salt, AD Russell, Abhishek Sharma and many more who have broken several records and made their own milestones. Today in this article we are talking about the best strike rate in the history of IPL. Talking about batters, Phill Salt is the top player who has the best strike rate…
The clock is ticking for IPL 2026 mini auction. The auction which is expected between December 13 and 15, 2025, has already been announced as a major event where teams will contest fiercely for the most wanted players. Officially the IPL Governing Council has not announced the dates but insiders say that the December window is nearly confirmed. The player retention deadline is what everyone will be looking at next, and it’s believed to be around November 15, 2025, before the auction. This deadline gives teams a short time to make a critical evaluation of their players and their strategies,…
The Indian women’s cricket team has not yet won any World Cup tournaments, but they have played the bat in women’s World Cup history and there are some performances that are worth remembering. The women’s team, also called the Blue Team, during their journey, has shown pure power with the bat and at times, also showcased their finesse. In a recent match between India and Australia in the Women’s World Cup 2025 held at the latter’s home ground, the hosts posted an enormous total of 330 runs which was also the highest score ever made by the Indian women’s team…
The IPL is the most challenging cricket tournament for any team to clinch. And it is primarily due to the competitiveness among the teams. However, one factor that can significantly help the teams is their consistency. It is a critical factor in deciding the outcome of the team’s campaign. Only a handful of franchises that have mastered the art of consistency have been able to reap the benefits of it by being crowned the IPL champions multiple times. We shall now take a look at the three most successful teams in IPL history. Most successful teams in IPL 3. Kolkata…
The Indian Premier League is India’s one of the most famous and beloved tournaments whose popularity is spared all over the world. The tournament is not limited to only Indian players, it allows talent from all over the world to come and make their own milestones. There are many batters including Y. Chahal, B. Kumar, Sunil Narine and many more who have broken several records and made their own milestones. Today in this article we are talking about the most wicket takers in the history of IPL. Talking about bowlers, Yujvendra Chahal is the most wicket taker in the history…