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New Zealand’s spin revolution: embracing slow bowling in a pace‑dominant land

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

New Zealand has historically been known for producing fast bowlers who exploit green, seaming pitches. Names like Sir Richard Hadlee, Chris Cairns, Shane Bond and Trent Boult evoke images of swing and seam destroying opponents. Yet in 2025, the Black Caps embarked on a strategic shift: investing in spin bowling development. The pivot was driven by two factors: the […]

Sri Lanka’s coaching overhaul: a new direction under Mahela Jayawardene

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

Sri Lanka cricket has long been defined by cycles of boom and bust. After the retirements of legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, the team struggled to find consistent form, producing occasional upsets but lacking long‑term direction. In 2025, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board took a decisive step by appointing Mahela Jayawardene as head coach across formats. Jayawardene, […]

The Ashes 2025: England’s redemption quest begins

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

Few rivalries in sport evoke as much passion as the Ashes, and the 2025 series promised to be no different. England arrived in Australia desperate to avenge their 2023 drubbing, a 4‑1 defeat that exposed technical frailties and mental brittleness. Under new coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, England had since adopted a more aggressive style […]

Women’s Premier League 2025: a new chapter in women’s cricket

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) continued its upward trajectory in 2025, delivering a tournament that blended high‑quality cricket with compelling narratives. With four teams initially and two new sides – Chennai Queens and Johannesburg Lionesses – joining this season, the WPL’s expansion mirrored the men’s IPL, albeit on a smaller scale. The WPL’s mission is […]

The IPL’s expanding footprint: new franchises and market dynamics

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

In 2025, the Indian Premier League (IPL) announced a bold expansion plan that promised to reshape the landscape of T20 cricket. Two new franchises – one based in Lucknow and another in Durban – were granted licenses to join the league, increasing the number of teams from ten to twelve. The move, motivated by record […]

West Indies’ ODI renaissance: rebuilding pride after collapse

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

The humiliation of being bowled out for 27 in a Test match can scar an entire cricketing culture. Yet less than a month after their historic collapse against Australia, the West Indies men’s team found a different gear in the 50‑over format. Under new head coach Carl Hooper, they swept a three‑match ODI series against Sri […]

India’s youth brigade take centre stage in Australia

cricketfeverzoneOctober 27, 2025

When India embarked on their 2025–26 tour of Australia, much of the pre‑series chatter revolved around the ageing superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Yet by the end of the second Test, it was clear that a new generation had seized the narrative. Shubman Gill, appointed stand‑in Test captain due to a niggle for Rohit, embodied the youthful […]