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Exclusive Interview with Wiaan Mulder: “I’m Not Here to Break Records. I’m Here to Confuse Future Cricket Historians.”
We think we know why Wiaan Mulder declared on 367*. But in our exclusive satirical interview, find out why he really declared.
Cricket’s Integrity Is In Danger—And the BCCI’s Hypocrisy and ICC’s Scheduling Mess Are to Blame
Compromised ICC Fixtures are damaging cricket fans’ trust in the integrity of the game. Unfortunately, it is undermining this great Indian cricket team’s legacy.
Does Ranji Trophy Matter Anymore for Team India’s National Selection?
Is domestic cricket, notably the Ranji Trophy, relevant in the current Indian cricket selection landscape today? Is IPL and U-19 the way to go now?
What Should India’s Role Be in the World? An Essay on Cricket’s Spiritual Battle with Itself
India is now the dominating force in world cricket. Will they be a force of good or corruption?
Indian Cricket’s Monopoly in World Cricket: Good or Bad?
Is India’s monopoly in cricket good or bad? We discuss the pros, cons, and take a quick dive into world history.
ICC, I Plead You, It’s Time to Give Scotland & Netherlands Full Membership
It is time to award Scotland and Netherlands Cricket Full Membership. Read here to find out the detailed requirements and financial implications.
Oh Lord, Please Save the Bowlers! 12 Rules To Change Cricket’s Dynamics
Bowlers in IPL 2024 are getting left and right. We propose 12 rules that will shift the momentum back in the favor of the beloved bowlers.
Imagine a World Without Sports
Jimmy stares at the clock. It's 3 o'clock. Just 15 minutes to go. School is about to end. Yet another day in the third...
2022 T20 World Cup Review: The Quickest Review You Will Ever Find
2022 T20 World Cup Review! Quickest Summary feat Virat Kohli, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, and more!
An Open Letter From a Cricket Fan to Those In Charge of Indian Cricket
Enough is enough.
An open letter from a cricket fan to those who care or are in charge of Indian cricket.
2022 T20 World Cup Quickest Preview Ever: One Sentence Preview of all 16 Teams!
2022 T20 World Cup: One Sentence Preview of all 16 Teams!
Any predictions?
SA20 Auction Big Takeaways: List of Players Sold, Squads, Surprises, Exclusions, and More!
We discuss the biggest winners and losers from the SA20 Auction.
– List of players sold, big takeaways, and price sold.
Why Was the SuperSub Rule Removed from Cricket
The SuperSub Rule once promised great innovation, but it never materialized. Is it time to bring some innovations back in ODI cricket?
Is SuryaKumar Yadav the Most Complete 360 Player in T20 Cricket?
Yes, Suryakumar Yadav, also loving known as SKY, is one of the most complete 360 degree batters right now in world...
What is Bazball? The Official Definition of Bazball is…
The purpose of Bazball in cricket is to annihilate the opposition, change the tide of a match, and bring an uneasy calm before a surprising storm.
It’s Time T20 and Test Cricket Had a Separation
Cricket Food For Thought #3: Time for T20 & Test Cricket to Separate? By Nitesh Mathur, Broken Cricket Dreams,...
Cricket Thought of the Day #2: Is Sachin Tendulkar’s 15921 Test Runs Record in Danger?
In the prime of his career, with 5-10 years ahead of him, can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 Test runs?
Cricket Thought of the Day #1: Why Don’t England Players Play in Overseas First Class Domestic Competitions?
By Nitesh Mathur, Broken Cricket Dreams, 06/04/2022 Cheteshwar Pujara. Mohammad Rizwan. Sussex. One of the highlights...
3 Unfairly Treated Cricketers Who Have Been Sidelined by the Indian Selectors but Deserve More Chances
If India are to lift the 2022 T20 Cricket World Cup, India has to play positive cricket. Not picking Samson, Tripathi, or Shaw is not a good first sign.
15 Cricket Problems That Needs to Be Solved in the Next Decade | How to Fix Cricket 101
I propose a list of 15 problems that will keep the cricket community busy for the next decade. What do you think of these ideas?
5 Ways Captain Virat Kohli Transformed Indian Cricket
Test captain Virat Kohli has decided to step down. We look at 5 ways Kohli has transformed Indian cricket for the better.
Cricket Self-Implodes: Thailand, The ICC, COVID, Racism, Sex, And Overkill of Cricket – Cricket Controversies 2021
Time for Cricket Controversies 2021. Hi y'all, it's been a while. Last time we checked in, Australia were the T20...
Top 11 Cricketers Who Retired Too Early – The Lost Generation of Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen, AB De Villiers, Hashim Amla, and Michael Clarke
Today we dive deep into the careers of the lost generation of 2005—Cook, AB De Villiers, Clarke, and Amla, cricketers who retired too early.
End of Cricket As We Know It? Pakistan, Postponement, Mental Health Crisis, and Overkill of Cricket
The international cricket structure is dismantling before our eyes—cricket overkill, IPL takeover, acute mental health crises, and Pakistan’s abandonment.
Think About It: India Are So Bad That They Are Actually Good
Victory for Team India in the 4th Test sent social media into frenzy. There were claims of it being the ‘greatest Test team’ going around. Think About It.
County Cricket-Hundred Debate From an Outsider’s Perspective: Can They Co-Exist?
Lincoln remarked, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” England must choose, County Cricket vs The Hundred Civil War or a mutual partnership?
The Comedy of Overs: Shakespearean Parody Starring English Cricket, The Hundred, And County Cricket
To play or not to play, that is the question. We put a Shakespearean twist in a comedy play involving English Cricket, County Cricket, and The Hundred.
Structured Chaos Paves Way for World Cricket’s Changing Landscape
We dissect the growing changes in world cricket today. No single team is unbeatable, and no team can be taken lightly. What happened?
The Need For Champions League & a T20 League Calendar
A new 90-90 Bash league has been sanctioned in the UAE. When will this stop? Time to standardize the T20 league calendar and revive the Champions League.
Gentleman’s Game No More: Shakib Al Hasan & Ollie Robinson Highlight Larger Disciplinary Issue
Cricket, the gentleman’s game? Think again. Shakib and Ollie Robinson’s recent controversies highlight aspects in disciplinary actions in cricket today.
The World Is Back In the Cricket World Cup
“Change is the only constant in life.” Another change to the Cricket World Cup format, but a positive one, expanding both the ODI & T20I World Cups.
Need For Change in Women’s Cricket: Hoping Against Hope
Women’s cricket has taken the hit last year, and it continues to worsen with BCCI’s contract fiasco, lack of game time, & miscommunication.
5 Reasons Why BCCI Should Allow Players In Foreign Leagues? Learn From the West Indies
The quality of the Indian T20I team has remained stagnant for a decade now. The BCCI need to become more flexible and allow players in foreign leagues.
5 Takeaways from IPL 2021
IPL 2021 has unfortunately been suspended ‘indefinitely.’ Seemed inevitable, but here are five takeaways from this tournament.
Why is there no Cricket in Olympics? T10 Cricket in Olympics? You Have Got To Be Kidding
Cricket in Olympics? Sounds like a good idea. How about T10 cricket? I am not so sure anymore.
I discuss pros and cons of Cricket in the Olympics.
Babar Azam, Rizwan, Shaheen: The Case for Pakistan Players In the IPL
Is it time for Pakistani cricketers to come back to the IPL? The IPL brand is missing out the likes of Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan-Shaheeh Shah Afridi.
IPL 2021: 5 Things to Watch Out For
Here are the top 5 Things I will watch out for in IPL 2021.
Unearthing new talent, end of an era, COVID restrictions, and the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Indian Cricket’s Abundance of Talent: A Blessing or a Curse?
Kishan, Suryakumar, and Krishna, Krunal, and Chahar played match winning hands in the recent series.
Indian cricket’s talent: Blessing or a curse?
What If India Won 2017 ICC Cricket World Cup?
What would have happened if India had not collapsed against England in the 2017 Cricket World Cup Final? Would a Women’s IPL finally start?