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What do you picture when you think of the Indian Premier League (IPL) or Twenty20 cricket in general? Last-ball finishes? Sixes launched deep into the stands, or even out of the ground? Shubman Gill taking a bow after yet another century? Subconsciously, most of us associate the format with big-hitting batters. What the Gujarat Titans have proved this season, while winning 10 regular-season games and reaching a second straight final, is that T20 isn’t that different from the other formats. Bowlers win you matches, especially when they perform clearly defined roles within the unit. The numbers are quite staggering. For…

Australia’s Test captain, Pat Cummins, acknowledged that the side missed out on an opportunity to win the Ashes, in 2019, in England. Cummins expressed his optimism for a different outcome in 2023, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on opportunities. In the previous Ashes series played in England, Australia initially took a 1-0 lead but faced a setback with a dramatic loss at Headingley. Although they rebounded with a dominant win in Manchester, they faltered in the series finale in London, leading to a drawn series. Although they were able to retain the Ashes on the back of 4-0 series win…



Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain, commended Shubman Gill for his exceptional performance in the Qualifier 2 game, which in turn propelled the Gujarat Titans (GT) to the summit clash of IPL 2023. Rohit also playfully alluded to the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final, expressing hope that Gill would replicate his remarkable displays in the future matches. Gill, opening the innings for GT, showcased his brilliance by scoring his third century of the IPL 2023 season, accumulating an impressive 129 runs off just 60 deliveries. His innings played a pivotal role in Gujarat’s imposing total of 233 runs…





Australia skipper Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the upcoming women’s Ashes to be held in England because of medical reasons, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed via a media release. Alyssa Healy, the wicketkeeper-bat, will take over leadership duties from Lanning, while Tahlia McGrath has been named as the vice-captain. As per the advice of CA’s medical staff, the 31-year-old will manage her medical issue from home. No timeframe has been set on Lanning returning to the set-up. “It’s an unfortunate setback for Meg and she’s obviously disappointed to have been ruled out of the Ashes,” CA’s Head of Performance (Women’s…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) emerged victorious over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2023, thanks to an unforgettable 129 from Shubman Gill, and an outstanding performance by Mohit Sharma, their veteran pace bowler. Mohit’s exceptional figures of 5-10 from 2.2 overs played a pivotal role in Gujarat’s triumph, making him the first bowler to claim a five-wicket haul for the franchise in the history of the tournament. Mohit showcased his prowess by dismantling Mumbai’s chase in just 14 deliveries. Introduced in the…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi In an extraordinary display of batting prowess, Gujarat Titans’ opener Shubman Gill notched up his third century of the IPL 2023 season. His sensational knock of 129 runs off just 60 deliveries against the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 was a spectacle to behold, featuring seven boundaries and ten sixes. Gill’s strike rate of 215.00 showcased his aggressive intent and remarkable skill. This century marked Gill’s third in the last four IPL innings, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star. His exceptional performance was instrumental in propelling the Titans to a massive total of 233/3…

During an episode of The ICC Review, veteran wicket-keeper-bat Dinesh Karthik expressed his belief that KS Bharat is the obvious choice to play in the WTC Final. Karthik suggested that it would be a challenging task to expect Ishan Kishan to make his Test debut on such a significant stage. Ishan was included in the WTC Final squad as a replacement for the injured KL Rahul. Meanwhile, former India coach Ravi Shastri acknowledged that the team management would face a tough decision, but he also supported Bharat to start if India opts for two spinners. “I think Bharat will be…