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Ajinkya Rahane is a happy man these days. He successfully led India to a series victory over Australia in Virat Kohli’s absence. Rahane was lauded for his astute captaincy and self-belief. While Rahane was quick to concede that this is Kohli’s team and he has no regrets playing second...

IPL auction when it happened for the first time in 2008 felt like a circus. Respected players were going under the hammer, the franchisees didn’t have that tactical acumen back then to form a team. The auction was the trailer for the main event called the IPL. But many...

Cricket is not an easy game to pursue by any means. There have been examples of players who have given it their all to become one but unfortunately couldn’t. One may call it luck or being at the right place at the right time, destiny does play a huge...

Highveld Lions will be up against Warriors in the upcoming Pool B fixture of the Momemtum ODI 2021 on Thursday, January 28 at the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. The Lions have maintained an unbeaten record in this tournament as they came up with the goods in both of their games, including a 42-run...

IPL 2021 auctions is around the corner. The teams are gearing up for the mini-auction which is supposed to be held in February 2021. IPL teams have released few players from their lineups to create a focused bunch while there have been few surprising retentions as well.  We at StumpsandBails...

Former England captain, Nasser Hussain believes that Virat Kohli’s India no longer gets bullied by adversities, both on and off the field. Hussain who led England with aplomb during his playing days believes that this Indian team is no longer second to anyone. He thinks that Kohli has instilled...

Every aspiring cricketer wants to don the national cap when he starts playing cricket. Players take a lot of pride in representing their home nation. But there are certain instances when players are forced to choose a country other than their country of birth. These players at times return...

Cricket is a gentleman’s game and it continues to be so despite a spate of few incidents of sledging here and there. The animosity between cricketing nations seems to have lessened thanks to franchise cricket. The IPL has played a major role in reducing tensions among players. It has...

In India, Cricket is a religion. People worship cricketers as demigods. The reactions of the fans are extreme. Being a cricketer in India is not an easy job. The Indian cricket team is the group that plays under maximum scrutiny and pressure. Over the years, the Indian cricket team...

Ravichandran Ashwin a veteran of 74 Tests has picked up 377 Test wickets. He is on the verge of reaching the 400 wicket club soon. Ashwin is one of the major reasons why India have been such a strong outfit in Tests. He has arguably been India’s greatest match-winner...

West Indies will be up against Bangladesh in their on-going ODI series. BAN vs WI is scheduled to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday, January 25. Here are BAN vs WI Dream11 prediction, BAN vs WI Dream11 preview, BAN vs WI Dream11 squads and predicted XI. BAN...

Rishabh Pant put on quite a show in the 3rd and 4th Test against Australia notching up successive 4th innings half-centuries in back to back Test matches. He narrowly missed out on a century in the 3rd Test at Sydney when he was out for 97. But Pant went...

India registered a fine series victory over Australia by winning the 4 match Test series 2-1. This Indian team went to a place where no other team had been in the past 32 years. India defeated Australia in their den (Gabba, Brisbane) to notch up a wonderful series victory....

Cricket is always known as the gentleman’s game. People have associated cricketers to be role-models over the years. Players like Rahul Dravid, Kumar Sangakkara, and Kane Williamson have always held up the spirit of the game. But the sport has seen bitter rivalries across decades. Players have formed animosity...

Team India achieved the pinnacle of success when they breached fortress Gabba by defeating Australia in the 4th Test. The Indian team created unprecedented history by defeating Aussies down under in the four-match Test series by a margin of 2-1. It was India’s second consecutive series win in Australia...

Yuvraj Singh and Kevin Pietersen have always had a history when it comes to action both on the cricket field and off it. Singh used to dismiss Pietersen for fun during their playing days. Pietersen had famously called Yuvraj Singh a pie-chucker. But the duo have always stayed good...

Chennai Super Kings were once popularly called the Manchester United of the IPL. They were the only team (until the last season) to have qualified for the playoffs every season in which they participated. CSK were known for their clinical displays and had a gun team each time they...

S. Sreesanth has always been a polarising figure. He attracted both eyeballs and brickbats in equal measures. When on song, Sreesanth set the stage on fire with his bowling exploits. He liked to intimidate batsmen with his fiery attitude. But he often went a mile extra in order to...

Melbourne Stars will be up against Perth Scorchers in Match 50 of the Big Bash League (BBL). STA vs SCO is scheduled to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, January 23 from 1:45 PM IST. Here are STA vs SCO Dream11 prediction, preview, team, squads and...

The Indian cricket team have become the talk of the town for their unbelievable manoeuver against the Australians in their own backyard. The Men in Blue achieved something phoenoeminal as they battled against all the obstacles to create history. Against all the odds, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side clinched a...

IPL teams always look to strengthen their lineup as much as possible heading into every season. As part of the squad building process, teams at times release and retain players. Once the player retention period is over, teams look forward to auctions every calendar year to bolster their squads....

Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez stated the difference between the management of India and Pakistan cricket system while hailing the recent heroics of the Men in Blue in Australia. Hafeez stressed on the point that BCCI concentrate more on manufacturing the 'finished products' unlike PCB, which only relies on...

Team India picked themselves with grace after a humiliating first Test loss at Adelaide. Virat Kohli-led Indians were bowled out for just 36 runs in the second innings of the first Test. However, the Men in Blue made a strong comeback against the Baggy Greens as they clinched the...

PM Narender Modi urged the Indian youth to seek motivation from India's illustrious win against the Australians in Gabba. Despite the set of drawbacks, team India displayed massive character to clinch the 'Border Gavaskar' series decider in Brisbane. PM Modi asked the youngster to face the challenges with the...

Team Indian returned as undisputed heroes from their recently conducted tour of Australia. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side achieved something which no other team could think of in the past 32 years. The ‘Men in Blue’ dismantled the Australians in their so-called fortress, Gabba. Adding to that, they won the...

Australian southpaw David Warner is as good a social-media entertainer as he is with his bat. His antics are loved by millions of his fans. Warner's stint as Sunrisers Hyderabad's skipper has gained him a massive fan following in India. Warner loves to socialize with his fans on Instagram...