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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been a quite unfortunate club. Nevertheless, their high-profile players made them wait for the IPL title to the year 2025, which drew 18 years in total. Once, RCB even had some great captains among them. But their tactical ignorance prevented them from winning until 2025 when the red and blue army got their first IPL title. Although Virat Kohli took the lead for quite a long time, other players also captained the team with great enthusiasm. We will now mention the skippers who guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the IPL. List of IPL captains for…
The global cricket sphere is experiencing considerable growth, and new countries are constantly joining the bandwagon. USA, Nepal, UAE, and the Netherlands are or have been new countries which not only participated but also impressed world cricket as if it was their backyard. These nations are classified as associate members of the International Cricket Council (ICC). What Are Associate Members in ICC? You can imagine it as the second tier of international cricket games being played. The associate membership opens up doors to world cricket. And the countries or boards which are associate members do not possess a cricketing past…
In a big change, the franchises of the Women’s Premier League will get a budget of INR 15 Crores for the next mega auction. In addition, the teams will have the right to keep up to five players from their current teams. The WPL auction would most likely take place from November 25 to 29. Per ESPNCricinfo, the WPL, in an email to the teams concerned, instructed that the final retention lists of all teams must be in by November 5. While the INR 15Cr budget has been set as the maximum purse amount, teams can keep five players, a…
Pakistan is a cricket-loving country and its national team has a large following among the public. The country has been the birthplace of some excellent cricketers who, over the years, have built their name with big international characters. The national sports authority, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), keeps on discovering best talents from the current players. Meanwhile players put in continuous efforts both in local competitions and overseas matches just to get the much-desired central contracts from PCB. The focus of this article is to disclose the Pakistani cricketers who have won PCB’s central contracts along with their respective salaries. Pakistan…
The captain’s position is rather significant in almost all the sports. However, in a team sport like cricket, it is even more vital. Captains are the ones who make the most important decisions and keep their team in the race for victory in almost all the games. Thus, naturally, they carry the burden of leading a successful campaign. However, only the most intrepid individuals can take their team to the summit. Some have even achieved this during their first season as captains in the IPL. List of Players to win IPL in Debut Season As Captain 1. Shane Warne: Rajasthan…
The final match of a cricket tournament is always a big contest and full of spectators. Every player’s dream is to be there and play a major role. Just one good innings from a batsman can really turn things around. And the batsmen are well aware of this. Thus they come in and run as if it was the last time they would bat. In the most important match, the IPL has witnessed several batters playing with fire. So presenting here are the five batters who have amassed the most runs in the IPL final. Most runs in an IPL…
After the IPL’s league stage wraps up, the attention turns to the playoffs. This is the moment when the league’s drama and thrill are at their highest. The two months of hard work done by the teams will normally lead to such great tensions among the players. Just one slight error and you might lose everything like a house of cards falling down. However, there have been a number of batsmen who not only destroyed the pressure but also the bowlers during the playoffs. So, who is the batter with the most runs in IPL playoffs? Let us first check…
The league phase of the IPL is nothing but sheer enjoyment and playful moments. But certainly, IPL playoffs? That is where a lot of tensions occur. It is practically a situation in which a team has to win or lose. Hitter, bowler, fielder, all are required to perform their capacities best. However, it is the bowlers who are significantly involved here. Their breaking of the batsman’s defense at the right time can lead the team to take the title. The question now arises: which bowler has gotten the most wickets in the IPL playoffs? This article will disclose the five…
T20 is the newest format of cricket. The action takes place quickly here and in this regard, T20 is totally different from the other two formats. Thus, T20 cricket needs the players to be fit and fast on the field. Often the young players are the most in demand. But at the same time, teams do rely on a little experience to find the right mix. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen many professional players over its years of existence. A few even continued to play in the league when they were in their 40s! So now, let’s take…
The impact of an all-round performance in cricket cannot be emphasized enough. It can completely change the scenario of a match. And in case it’s from a captain, it gives a great lift to the team’s spirit. Throughout 150 years of Test cricket, there have been a handful of skippers who have managed to perform so brilliantly all-round. In this article, we will discuss the captains who accomplished the feat of scoring a hundred and taking a five-wicket haul in a single Test match. Captains to Score 100 and Pick-up Five Wicket Haul in Same Test 1. Denis Atkinson (West…