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The IPL, even until last year has had its fair share of thrills, riveting moments and images that takes it several notches above any other global league around the world. Yet, this year, it felt like that fatigue has set in. Even though the Sooryavanshi’s and Jaiswals and Priyansh Aryas of the league have gone bonkers, the nature of the pitches and the ease at which the runs have been scored have come under a lot of criticism. The bowlers have had flat decks to bowl on, T20

After shining brightly in the domestic season earlier this year, Saurashtra left arm spinner Manav Suthar and fast bowler Gurnoor Brar have earned their maiden India call ups as BCCI announced the squad for the test and Ofi series against Afghanistan that will be played in June. A handy left-handed batter lower down the order, with 1026 first-class runs at an average of 25.65, Harsh Dubey has also got the nod ahead of Axar Patel who was left out of the squad from India's last

After a rather impressive performance in the WPL earlier this year, Nandini Sharma, the lanky fast bowler from the Delhi capitals has earned her maiden call up to the Indian squad for the women’s world t20 in England in June. Sharma picked up two five wicket hauls and was the leading wicket taker for the capitals in the tournament. The squad also sees the return of wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia and all-rounder Radha Yadav to the side, while Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry an

Two teams. Both at the top of the table…. Errr … sorry bottom of the table. Actually it isn't my fault… we are so used to seeing them dominate over the years that seeing them getting dominated the last few editions of the IPL is a bit sad. But since they have given us some unforgettable IPL games, listing down 5 is tough. But cracking tough nuts is exactly what we do at PitchPoint…. So here we go…. 5 : An MS Dhoni special pulls off a riveting win for the yellow army ( MI vs

Shardul Thakur bowls a length ball in the 11th over of the innings of the Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening. Shreyas Iyer plays a riveting uppish drive and sends it into the stands. He makes a mistake again in the 16th over, Iyer sends it further… way further ensuring that a handful of Punjab have their share of cheer amidst a sea of blue. Shreyas Iyer, who was trusted by the Punjab management last year after his successful stint with KKR in 2024, has