GOOGLY GUIDE

Cricket is a game full of rules and strategies. Among these, power play is one of the most exciting parts of modern cricket. If you watch ODI or T20 matches, you will often hear commentators talking about power play overs.

Think of the googly as the ultimate sleight of hand in cricket. It is one of the most deceptive and skillful deliveries a leg-spinner can bowl. To the batter, it looks exactly like a standard leg-break - same run-up, same action. 

The Ashes is one of the most iconic Test cricket series in the world, played between England and Australia. It represents more than just a contest - it is a historic battle for pride, legacy, and national supremacy.

Reverse swing is one of cricket’s most fascinating and deceptive skills, capable of turning a quiet spell into a match-changing moment. 

Cricket has several ways a batsman can be dismissed, from being bowled or caught to run-outs and stumpings. Among all these methods, one of the most talked-about and sometimes misunderstood is the LBW dismissal.

The excitement for the upcoming Indian Premier League season has intensified with the announcement of the TATA IPL 2026 player retention list. 

Cricket has always been more than just a sport - it’s a passion shared by millions across continents. Yet one question continues to spark curiosity among fans, historians, and newcomers alike: “Who invented cricket?”

India is set to begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with high expectations after lifting the T20 World Cup 2024. This will be India’s first multinational tournament as world champions, and it comes with added importance as the team looks to build a core for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in India itself.

England post 454 with Pope’s 106 and Brook’s 99. Bumrah takes 5. India finish Day 3 at 90/2 with KL Rahul on 47*. Full report and session summary.

Pant’s 134 lifts India to 471. Pope scores unbeaten 100 as England reach 209/3 at stumps. Bumrah takes all 3 wickets. Full Day 2 session-wise report.