In India, cricket is not just a game — it’s a heartbeat, a religion, and a full-time emotion. But what makes Indian cricket truly magical is not just the sixes, wickets, or records. It’s the superstitions — not of the players, but of the fans themselves.
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In the heart of Navi Mumbai, nestled between rising urban skylines and patches of green fields, village cricket thrives as more than just a sport—it is a way of life. The journey begins in dusty schoolyards, where young boys and girls first pick up a bat or ball, dreaming of fields bigger than the…
In a sport often romanticized as the "gentleman’s game," cricket carries within it a psychological battlefield hidden between overs, buried under polite handshakes — sledging.
Sledging is the art of verbal warfare in cricket — delivered with wit, sarcasm, provocation, or intimidation, aimed at unsettling the opponent’s concentration. While many debate whether it belongs in…
Tennis cricket — the heart-pounding, high-energy version of cricket played with a soft or taped tennis ball — is a grassroots revolution in India. Played on narrow streets, open maidans, school compounds, and floodlit village grounds, it’s where passion meets power — minus the red ball and TV cameras.
Across India, from Navi Mumbai to…
Cricket, despite being known as the "gentleman’s game," has its fair share of irrational quirks and unshakeable rituals. Superstition runs deep — from club grounds to World Cup finals — and for many players, success is as much about routine as it is about skill.
For cricketers, some gear is more than just fabric —…
The evolution of the cricket bat is as dramatic as the game itself. In the 17th century, when underarm bowling was standard, bats were shaped like hockey sticks to scoop the ball. But as bowling styles advanced, so did the bat.
Today, Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma use custom-made English willow bats.…