In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has granted relief to former BCCI president Anurag Thakur, modifying its 2017 order and clearing his path to rejoin cricket administration. Here’s a deep dive into the implications of this ruling.
On February 4, 1990, Richard Hadlee etched his name in cricket immortality by becoming the first bowler ever to claim 400 Test wickets—dismissing India’s Sanjay Manjrekar in Christchurch to seal both the milestone and a famous New Zealand victory.
In nine editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, a bizarre trend persists: the host nation has never lifted the trophy. We dive deep into this fascinating ‘curse,’ analyze every tournament, and explore what it means for future hosts.
On February 4, 1929, 19-year-old Archie Jackson stunned the cricketing world with a magnificent 164 on debut. Many believed he was even more gifted than Don Bradman. But his brilliant career was tragically cut short just four years later by tuberculosis. This is his forgotten story.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has unveiled sweeping reforms to the Laws of Cricket—73 changes in total—set to take effect from October 1, 2026. From making the final over compulsory in multi-day matches to banning the controversial ‘bunny hop’ catch and legalizing laminated bats, these updates aim to modernize the game while preserving its spirit.
In the final Test of the 1977-78 series, India pushed a formidable Australian side to the absolute brink in Adelaide. Though they lost by 47 runs, their performance was a watershed moment in Indian cricket history, coming just after their maiden Test victories on Australian soil.