The 22 Yards

Honor killing is one of the most heartbreaking and brutal forms of injustice still haunting our society. There is no honor in taking a life—especially of someone you were meant to protect, to love, and to support. It is not culture, it is not tradition—it is cold-blooded murder, wrapped in centuries of silence and fear. Every time a girl is silenced in the name of so-called honor, a part of our humanity dies with her. These crimes don’t protect dignity; they destroy families, futures, and generations. Until we, as a society, have the courage to stand up and say enough—to challenge these toxic mindsets and break this cycle of violence—true justice will remain a distant dream.

Mitchell Starc’s 100th Test is more than a round number—it’s a celebration of resilience, strategic management, and peak performance. With ~395 wickets to his name and a shot at 400, he's cementing his place among Australia’s greatest pacers. As he continues, all eyes are on that coveted fourth-figure wicket mark.

This is not just a win—it’s a statement. India showed resilience, strategic brilliance, and adaptability outside subcontinental conditions. Akash Deep announced himself, Gill cemented his captaincy credentials, and the team demonstrated that it can win tough places like Edgbaston even without key players like Bumrah.They beat England by a huge margin—336 runs—at Edgbaston today, leveling the five-match Test series 1‑1.

What made this win special:

First-ever Test win at Edgbaston:
India had played eight Tests there over decades, losing seven and drawing one. Today's victory ends that 58‑year jinx.

Akash Deep’s stellar bowling:
He took a match haul of 10 wickets—six in the second innings—effectively sealing the game.

Shubman Gill’s leadership with the bat:
The young captain scored a massive 269 in the first innings and followed it up with a century (161), leading from the front.

Depth of bowling attack shines:
With Jasprit Bumrah rested, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep stepped up magnificently. Siraj grabbed six early wickets, and Deep finished the job.

The narrative now swings to Lord’s—if India can build on this momentum, the dream of a Test series win in England is very real.

From under the radar to under the spotlight!

🔥 A day to remember in Test cricket!
Wiaan Mulder rose like a true leader, scripting history with a breathtaking double century on his captaincy debut.

Here are the highlights of his incredible performance:

Captaincy debut and double century:
Mulder became only the third Test captain in history to score a double‑hundred on debut, following Graham Dowling (239 in 1968) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (203* in 2005).

Most runs in a day by a South African:
By the close of play, Mulder’s 264* came entirely within a single day’s play—making it the highest individual day’s score by any South African in Test cricket.

Explosive rate and milestone moments:
He reached his century in just 118 balls, double century in 214, and reached 250 off 243 deliveries. He ended the day with 35 boundaries in a breathtaking display.

Record books galore:
Beyond the captaincy debut record, his effort ranks sixth on the all‑time list for most runs by a batter in a single day’s Test innings.

A Prince rises in his kingdom.

Shubman Gill smashed a maiden double century (269) against England at Edgbaston in only his second Test as captain. That monumental knock makes him:

Only the third Indian ever to score a Test double-hundred in England, and the first Indian captain to do so on English soil.

The first Asian captain to record a double ton in any SENA country.

Holder of the highest Test score by an Indian captain in England (269), surpassing Azharuddin’s 179 and Virat Kohli’s 149.

Now one of an elite group: captains with back-to-back centuries in their first two Tests—he’s the fourth Indian captain to achieve that, joining the likes of Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar, and Vijay Hazare.

🚨BIG BASH SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The Schedule of the Most Anticipated BIG BASH 2025-26 Season is out and we have some Brilliant games on our way.

Tournament’s Opening Match will be between BABAR’s Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers at OPTUS STADIUM on 14th December 2025.

Brisbane’s First Match will be against Melbourne Renegades means SHAHEEN vs RIZWAN at GABBA on 15th Dec 2025.

Faf turns BEAST mode at 40!

Faf du Plessis's post-international journey is nothing short of remarkable. At 40, he's not just playing—he's dominating and leading by example. Whether with explosive bat strikes, athletic fielding, or insightful captaincy, he continues to redefine what longevity in sport looks like.

🏏 Post-Retirement Performance – Overview

Retired from Tests: Feb 2021 to focus on T20. Played no further internationals for South Africa.

T20 Leagues (2021–2024): Tremendous impact in IPL and other global tournaments:

354 T20 matches, 9,708 runs at a 136.5 strike rate, including 23 Player of the Match awards.

Between 2020–2024, he scored the most T20 runs (2,718) and 50+ scores (25) in IPL.

Led teams like Chennai Super Kings and RCB to playoffs; crowned CPL champions with St Lucia Kings.

MLC Involvement: Joined Texas Super Kings (TSK) from the league’s 2023 inception; captained them in the 2025 season.

🇮🇳 IPL (Indian Premier League) after retirement

• 2021 (Chennai Super Kings)
🔹 Runs: 633 in 16 matches
🔹 Average: 45.21
🔹 Strike rate: 138.20
🔹 6 fifties, 1 duck
🔹 Finished as second-highest run-scorer; helped CSK win the IPL title.

• 2022 (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
🔹 Runs: 468 in 16 matches
🔹 Average: 31.20
🔹 Strike rate: 127.52
🔹 Appointed RCB captain; team reached playoffs.

• 2023 (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
🔹 Runs: 730 in 14 matches
🔹 Average: 56.15
🔹 Strike rate: 153.68
🔹 Orange Cap runner-up; incredible consistency.

• 2024 (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
🔹 Runs: 438 in 14 matches
🔹 Average: 31.28
🔹 Strike rate: 158.14
🔹 Slower start but some explosive innings.

📊 Career MLC Stats Snapshot

2023 – Debut season Adjusting; solid performances for TSK

2024 – 420 runs TSK's top scorer; "Most
Runs" that season

2025 -- 317* runs, 7 inngs, top scorer as of now, 2 centuries out of 7 inngs

Reinvention & Evolution: Transitioning from Test captain to T20 titan.

Global Brand Ambassador: How he’s shaping cricket in emerging markets like the USA.

Age is a Number: Debunking retirement norms with peak fitness and performance.

Legacy & Leadership: Inspiring a new generation on and off the field.

Shamar Joseph - a monster on a cricket field. Who knew that there's a predator hiding behind an inspiring young fast bowler. Someone who's celebrated, cheered and idolized by millions a serial Ra*st.

Cricket background,

* Test debut: January 17, 2024, vs Australia in Adelaide. Dismissed Steve Smith with his first delivery in Test cricket—becoming the 23rd to do so, and the second West Indian.

* Claimed 5 wickets in that innings and followed it up in Brisbane with a spectacular 7/68 in just 11.5 overs—even bowling on a broken toe—to help West Indies secure their first Test win in Australia in 27 years.

* Nominated Player of the Series and became the first West Indian to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month in January 2024.

* Quickly secured a central contract with West Indies, momentarily moved into franchise cricket with Peshawar Zalmi and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL.

Shamar Joseph on his debut test series against Australia,

🇦🇺 Vs Australia (Jan 2024 - Test Series)

* Debut Series

* 13 wickets in 2 matches

* Took Steve Smith’s wicket with his first ball in Test cricket

* 7/68 at the Gabba while injured — helped WI win their first Test in Australia since 1997

* Player of the Series

⚠️ Allegations of Serious Misconduct

* According to a recent report (June 27, 2025), Shamar Joseph is facing accusations of severe se*ual offences, including r**e, brought by 11 women—one being a teenager .

* No official charges have been filed, but lawyers for the alleged victims report strong evidence and prior recommendations for prosecution from the Office of Public Prosecutions .

* Cricket West Indies has not yet received formal notification and declined to comment.

* This development marks a significant downturn in his public image and will need to be addressed carefully if you're covering both his cricketing story and these serious allegations.