Usman Khawaja’s career was never just about runs. From debuting in Sydney to saying goodbye in Sydney, this episode traces a journey that was rarely straightforward — marked by patience, persistence, and a quiet refusal to di...
Day 5 brings the Ashes series to its conclusion. A final Test that still carried tension, standout performances that shaped the series, and a result that confirms where control truly lay. A reflective look at how this Ashes u...
Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test saw momentum shift yet again. After Australia extended their lead through Steve Smith and Webster, England responded with an unexpected fightback led by a brilliant Jacob Bethell. With ...
Days 2 and 3 of the fifth and final Ashes Test saw England post a competitive total before Australia reasserted control through a commanding batting display. Joe Root led England’s resistance, while Travis Head and Steve Smit...
Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test saw England show signs of late adaptation in Australian conditions. After choosing to bat, England avoided collapse and closed the day with a stable platform, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook. Aus...
2025 was a year that quietly reshaped international cricket. Trophies changed hands, leadership roles shifted, and familiar names began guiding the next generation. This episode looks at the moments that defined the year — an...
Test 4 exploded into life from the very first session. On a pitch tailor-made for fast bowlers, both Australia and England collapsed under relentless pressure. Brief resistance was rare, runs were priceless, and the match rac...
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad has officially been announced — and the reactions have been loud, emotional, and divided. In this special episode of Serving a Six Appeal , I break down India’s T20 World Cup selection with cl...
After just 11 days of cricket, the Ashes have been decided. Day 5 of Test 3 saw Australia complete the job, outlasting England’s final resistance to secure a 3–0 series lead. Australia found different ways to win across three...
Day 4 of Test 3 saw Australia extend their control while England searched for one last stand. Big runs at the top, resistance with the bat, and relentless bowling pressure pushed the match toward a decisive final day. England...
The final T20I between India and South Africa brought resolution after weeks of questions. On a batting-friendly surface, roles became clearer, partnerships mattered, and selection debates took sharper shape and what this ser...
With the T20 World Cup just two months away in February 2026, selection is no longer about experimentation — it’s about execution. In this special episode of Serving a Six Appeal , I break down India’s T20 World Cup 2026 plan...
Day 3 of Test 3 was the defining moment England couldn’t afford to lose. Ben Stokes abandoned tempo for survival, Jofra Archer fought alongside him, but Australia answered with authority in their second innings. As the lead b...
Day 2 of Test 3 carried the quiet weight of a series beginning to tilt. Australia added crucial lower-order runs, England fought back through pace, and the reply came under immediate pressure. With the deficit growing and wic...
With Australia leading the series 2–0, Test 3 opened under immense pressure. A late team change, early wickets, and a crucial counterattack reshaped the day as Australia worked to secure a competitive total on a traditionally...
The 3rd T20I between India and South Africa stripped T20 cricket down to its core. With little room for recovery, every decision mattered — from bowling discipline to batting intent. In this episode, I break down the collapse...
The 2nd T20I between India and South Africa delivered unexpected turns, early shocks, and a chase that raised deeper questions about India’s top order, batting balance, and format clarity. In this episode, we break down the s...
The 1st T20I between India and South Africa sets the tone for the final leg of the tour with early shocks, a critical middle-order revival, and a chase that never settled. In this episode, I break down the key turning points,...
Day 4 of Test 2 became the turning point England were desperate to avoid. A slower fightback with the bat, a ruthless bowling performance from Australia, and a chase that suddenly felt far too calm shifted the weight of the s...
The 3rd ODI between India and South Africa was a true decider — and a night filled with pressure, momentum shifts, and unexpected heroics. From the psychology of the toss to a breakthrough bowling effort and a fearless respon...
Day 3 of Test 2 brought a shift that England couldn’t stop. Australia surged past 500, Mitchell Starc stunned with the bat, and England’s reply fell under growing pressure. With wickets falling and the deficit closing slowly,...
Day 2 of Test 2 didn’t explode — it tightened. Joe Root held England together, Australia answered with depth, dropped chances shifted the mood into something far more uncertain. With the lead slipping and the match stretching...
Test 2 didn’t open anything like the first. After a two-day collapse in the series opener, Day 1 brought steadier batting, a century of real intent from Joe Root, and another fiery burst from Mitchell Starc. The Ashes finally...
A high-scoring ODI raises tough questions about India’s bowling depth and balance. A breakdown of the moments that changed the match — and the ones India let go.