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Controversies and comebacks: Story of Sreesanth

Controversies and comebacks: Story of Sreesanth

S. Sreesanth played for India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squads. This updated profile also explains the 2013 IPL disciplinary case accurately: the criminal case ended in discharge, while the BCCI sanction was later reduced from life to seven years.

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Nawab of cricket- Virender Sehwag

Nawab of cricket- Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag was an opening batsman from India who is greatly regarded as the best batsman of his era. His batting style was very attacking and his strokes had great power. He made immense contributions in the field of cricket and was in squad that lifted the 2011 World Cup. 

Sehwag was popularly known as the nawab of cricket and his batting style was Nawabi too. 
He played domestic cricket for Delhi and practices under AN Sharma sir. During his early years, he faced a lot of criticism but those episodes were just stepping stones in his career as nothing could stop him from excelling. 

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Women’s premier league: Rise of women’s cricket in India

Women’s premier league: Rise of women’s cricket in India

The Women's Premier League has completed four seasons. Mumbai Indians won in 2023 and 2025, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru won in 2024 and 2026. This updated ZAP guide looks at the league's teams, growth and impact on Indian women's cricket.

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Saurav Ganguly - Dada of Indian Cricket Team

Saurav Ganguly - Dada of Indian Cricket Team

Sourav Ganguly transformed India's cricket culture as captain, scored 18,575 international runs and later served as BCCI President from 2019 to 2022. In October 2026, Delhi Capitals appointed him Head Coach ahead of IPL 2027.

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A Cricket Coach explaining a batsman the flaws in his batting style and how to improve upon it.

The Role of a Cricket Coach: How Coaching Can Improve Your Game

A cricket coach develops technique, tactics, decision-making and team habits while coordinating with specialists where needed. ZAP Cricket explains the coach's role in skill development, match planning, mental routines, communication and physical preparation without treating coaching as medical or psychological care.

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ZAP Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat and English Willow Cricket bat placed beside each other with the stumps as a Support

What are the Grains on a cricket bat?

Cricket bat grains are visible willow growth rings, but grain count alone does not determine ping, durability or grade. ZAP Cricket explains what grains can and cannot tell you, why there is no universal ideal grain count, and which bat-making factors matter more for performance.

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Virat Kohli doing foam rolling during a gym session

Essential Recovery Methods for Cricketers | Boost Performance

Rest and recovery are vital for athletes, balancing work with rest to prevent injuries and achieve long-term success. Methods include deep tissue massages for pain and stiffness, contrast baths for circulation, pool sessions for muscle soreness, ice baths for reducing muscle tension, regular body massages and stretching for flexibility, foam rolling for blood flow, and a diet rich in proteins and electrolytes for faster recovery.

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A Training session at the MRF Pace Academy with Glenn McGrath

Which is the Best Cricket Academy in India?

ZAP Cricket's academy shortlist highlights established coaching centres around India, but there is no official "best academy" ranking. The BCCI Centre of Excellence is also clarified correctly as an elite high-performance facility, not a public walk-in cricket academy.

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Cricket players training fitness in the ground

Ground Training Workouts for Cricketers: Boost Your Game

Ground training for cricket should develop acceleration, repeat-sprint ability, agility and appropriate endurance without forcing every player into the same distances or timings. ZAP Cricket explains practical sprint, shuttle and conditioning ideas with workload progression in mind.

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