Prasenjiit Dey

2 weeks ago | cricxtasy.com | Prasenjiit Dey

With the BCCI announcing India’s 18-member squad for the upcoming five-Test series in England, all eyes are now on one burning question: who will occupy the all-important No. 3 position in the batting order? The retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have left massive voids in India’s top order, and the team’s transitional phase under new Test captain Shubman Gill presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

2 weeks ago | cricxtasy.com | Prasenjiit Dey

In a season where margins are razor-thin and playoff permutations change with every match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) just received a significant boost to their campaign. Gujarat Titans‘ (GT) unexpected loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday night has opened up a real shot for Rajat Patidar and his men to finish at the top of the IPL 2025 points table. Heading into the match, Gujarat Titans were sitting pretty at the top with 18 points from 12 matches.

1 month ago | cricxtasy.com | Prasenjiit Dey

The Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) narrow loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 56 of IPL 2025 has thrown a spanner in their hopes of sealing a Top 2 finish. The seven-wicket defeat via DLS has left MI with 14 points from 12 games, placing them fourth in the standings. With only two matches left for them in the league stage, the big question remains — Can Mumbai Indians still qualify for the playoffs as a Top 2 team?

Feb 11, 2025 | cricxtasy.com | Prasenjiit Dey

India have been dealt a major blow with the news that Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on Tuesday night. It also raises concerns over Bumrah’s availability for a significant portion, if not the entirety, of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. Bumrah’s absence leaves Mumbai Indians with a massive void to fill.

Jan 31, 2025 | cricxtasy.com | Prasenjiit Dey

Ben Duckett has emerged as one of the most explosive T20 batters in recent years. However, despite his impressive credentials, he surprisingly went unsold at the IPL 2025 Auction, which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The English left-hander has once again grabbed attention with his performances in the ongoing T20I series against India.