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02/07/2025

https://cricblogger.com/all-rounders-vs-specialists-test-cricket-isnt-about-covering-all-bases-superficially-its-about-excelling-in-core-roles/

At the stroke of noon, a WhatsApp message landed on this writer’s phone: India, without Jasprit Bumrah, would field six bowling options in Edgbaston. (See

19/06/2025

https://cricblogger.com/sudharsan-edges-out-easwaran-likely-to-play-at-no-3-position/

Tamil Nadu southpaw Sai Sudharsan, who has edged out domestic stalwart Abhimanyu Easwaran, is all set to make his Test debut, and will be slotted in at the

04/06/2025

https://cricblogger.com/harmless-fandom-has-turned-into-a-dangerous-cult-following/

In the 1980s, legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray often described the Indian audience as backward — not out of arrogance, but out of frustration at the lack of

08/05/2025

https://cricblogger.com/shubman-gill-set-to-become-test-captain-bumrah-also-in-the-race/

Shubman Gill is likely to take over as India’s new Test captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, according to sources close to CricBlogger. It is understood that the

07/05/2025

https://cricblogger.com/rohit-sharma-saga-internal-consensus-finally-crystallized-the-team-needs-to-move-on/

That’s a dramatic turn—and quite emblematic of how cricket politics and perception play a huge role in selection, especially with big names like Rohit Sharma.

06/05/2025

https://cricblogger.com/india-needs-a-separate-fast-bowling-management-cell-as-nca-losing-trust-of-players/

It’s turning out to be a concern in Indian cricket circles. The National Cricket Academy (NCA), once seen as the gold standard for rehabilitation and fitness

01/05/2025

https://cricblogger.com/deepak-chahars-innocuous-outswinger-steals-the-thunder/

That is the unpredictability and drama that makes cricket such a compelling sport. All the pre-match hype — centered around Vaibhav Suryanshi’s rising star

30/04/2025

https://cricblogger.com/rohit-sharmas-self-promotion-as-captain-ruffles-feathers-in-bcci/

Rohit Sharma’s reported “self-promotion” as captain through media interactions, without a formal confirmation, seems to have ruffled feathers within the BCCI.

13/03/2025

https://cricblogger.com/faf-likely-to-lead-delhi-capitals-in-2025-ipl/

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis will lead Delhi Capitals in 2025 IPL season, sources told CricBlogger on Thursday. After a series of

03/03/2025

How the Desai factor can turn things around in Goan cricket!

https://cricblogger.com/how-the-desai-factor-can-turn-things-around-in-goan/

26/02/2025

Shoaib Akhtar was a freak fast bowler, the most dangerous that I faced, says Gibbs

https://cricblogger.com/shoaib-akhtar-was-a-freak-fast-bowler-the-most-dangerous-that-i-faced-says-gibbs/

24/02/2025

When Agarkar asked King Kohli about his ‘future plan’ in Gambhir’s presence

https://cricblogger.com/when-agarkar-asked-king-kohli-about-his-future-plan-in-gambhirs-presence/