Daily Roundup

The top order will take care of itself, right?

The best cricket stories of the week, 21st to 27th June 2025

Jun 28 •

Tarutr Malhotra

Cricket’s “False Three”

The evolution of the No.3 role, a detailed look at Archer’s comeback, & a unique new cricket show.

Jun 27 •

Tarutr Malhotra

Shamar Joseph just doesn’t like Australia

WI run through AUS’ batting, Duckett’s immortal innings, & what the ZIM-ENG Test meant.

Jun 26 •

Tarutr Malhotra

Did England win... or did India lose that Test?

IND’s lack of control, Headingley’s weird record,, & Khawaja wants to mentor the next generation.

Jun 25 •

Tarutr Malhotra

England get Pant-sed, but are still standing tall

Pant & KL were great, remembering Dilip Doshi, & which countries can afford Test cricket?

Jun 24 •

Tarutr Malhotra

Why CSA have always backed Bavuma

SA’s long-standing faith in Bavuma, Gill’s rise to the captaincy, & Shamar can’t wait to take on AUS again.

Jun 23 •

Tarutr Malhotra

The poisoned chalice of the one drop batter

The best cricket stories of the week, 14th to 20th June 2025

Jun 21 •

Tarutr Malhotra

The English captaincy is a poisoned chalice

The impossibility of being ENG captain, Anderson and Tendulkar discuss IND-ENG, & SL catch up after Nissanka’s 187.

Jun 20 •

Tarutr Malhotra

Is India’s control of cricket good for the sport?

Is IND the benevolent dictator of cricket, the man who brought 400+ Indians to county cricket, & Is Mushfiqur Rahim a Test great?

Jun 19 •

Tarutr Malhotra

The India tour is as important as The Ashes

The ECB’s view of the IND tour, ENG will target Gill, & how are ENG ever supposed to take 20 wickets?

Jun 18 •

Tarutr Malhotra

The “Indian” World Cup will be hosted in Colombo

The human impact of the ECB’s trans player ban, analysing Gill’s batting tendencies, & Ashwin talks to Karun Nair

Jun 17 •

Tarutr Malhotra

South Africa wield the mace

SA and Bavuma bask in their glory, a deep dive into IND’s new captain, & Gillespie on Hesson’s chances with PAK.

Jun 16 •

Tarutr Malhotra

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