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How Women Shaped The Game Of Cricket: The Hidden Story

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Cricket’s official histories often overlook a fundamental truth: women’s cricket history stretches back just as far as men’s, with female players contributing innovations that transformed the game forever. From their first recorded match in 1745 to creating the very first Cricket World Cup, women have been shaping cricket for nearly three centuries. The Forgotten Beginning: […]

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MS Dhoni's T20I Batting

MS Dhoni’s T20 Batting: The Truth Behind the Finisher’s Legacy

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After 20-plus years in competitive cricket and 12 years as part of India’s T20I squad, MS Dhoni’s T20 batting remains one of cricket’s most polarizing topics. You either love him or hate him – there’s barely any middle ground when discussing Captain Cool’s performance in the shortest format. The debate around his T20 performance often

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The NRRR method was used in the Maharaja & Maharani Trophies in 2025

NRRR: The Fairer Alternative to Cricket’s Net Run Rate (NRR) System

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Cricket’s Net Run Rate (NRR) system has long frustrated fans and teams alike with its harsh mathematics and seemingly unfair outcomes. But in 2025, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) took a bold step by implementing an Indian alternative in their Maharani and Maharaja Cup tournaments. This new method, called NRRR or net relative run

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Origin of the Duleep Trophy

How Duleep Trophy Began: The Tragic Story Of An Indian Prince

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What do you call a cricket tournament named after a player whose career was cut tragically short at just 25? The Duleep Trophy carries one of cricket’s most poignant stories – a tale of unfulfilled potential that became the foundation for Indian cricket’s most important structural innovation. The Prince Who Could Have Been King Kumar

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Liam Plunkett Cricket

Cricket By JB Partners with Liam Plunkett Cricket: Bringing World-Class Coaching to Your Doorstep

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Cricket By JB is thrilled to announce our partnership with Liam Plunkett Cricket (LPC), bringing our readers exclusive access to world-class cricket education from one of England’s most celebrated World Cup winners. This collaboration represents a significant step in making professional cricket coaching accessible to players and coaches across all skill levels. About Liam Plunkett:

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Harman at women's cricket world cup

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Everything You Need To Know About The Indian Team

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Can the Indian team finally make it past this hurdle? After years of promise and near-misses, India heads into the Women’s Cricket World Cup with perhaps their most balanced and formidable squad ever assembled. With the tournament being held at home, this represents the perfect opportunity for Indian cricket to achieve glory on the biggest

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Veda Krishnamurthy

Veda Krishnamurthy: The Biggest “What If” in Indian Women’s Cricket

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Despite becoming only the third Indian player to make it to the Big Bash League, why did Veda Krishnamurthy never make it big in Indian cricket? In a sport where consistent performers like Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur dominated headlines, she represents one of women’s cricket’s biggest missed opportunities – a talent who showed flashes

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Shreyas Iyer Captain

Shreyas Iyer Captain: The Case for India’s Next White-Ball Leader

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At 30 years old, Shreyas Iyer captain discussions have intensified following his omission from India’s England Test squad. While his Test exclusion raised eyebrows, his credentials as a potential white-ball captain remain compelling. With exceptional IPL leadership, outstanding domestic form, and proven ODI consistency, Shreyas Iyer presents a strong case for captaining India’s limited-overs teams.

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