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Weekly cricket stories, analysis, and the moments that define the game.
The Economics of an IPL Franchise: Where the Money Actually Goes
The IPL is the most lucrative cricket league on earth. Auction prices grab the headlines — but the real business of running a franchise is a more layered story of media rights, sponsorship math, salary caps, and a fee paid quietly to the BCCI every year.
4 June 2026 · 9 min read
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How DRS Rewired the Bowler-Batter Mental Game
The Decision Review System has been in cricket for nearly two decades. The most interesting thing it changed wasn't the score sheet — it was the conversation happening inside the heads of bowlers, batters, and captains every ball.
28 May 2026 · 9 min read
Read →Why the Cover Drive Is the Most Photographed Shot in Cricket
From Victor Trumper in 1905 to Virat Kohli in 2026, the cover drive has dominated cricket photography for over a century. A look at the geometry, history, and cultural weight behind cricket's most iconic shot.
20 May 2026 · 8 min read
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