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Chris Gayle kneels down and raises his bat to celebrate his double century scoring 215 in the World Cup against Zimbabwe

The Universe Boss Chris Gayle: Life, Career, IPL and Retirement

Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss, remains one of cricket's greatest power-hitters and T20 icons. This ZAP profile covers his West Indies career, IPL journey, record 175*, six-hitting legacy, batting style and retirement from top-level cricket.

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Shubman Gill celebrates his ODI double century

Shubman Gill: India Captain, Career, Stats, Records & IPL Journey

Shubman Gill has grown from India's Under-19 star into the national Test and ODI captain and Gujarat Titans skipper. This updated ZAP profile covers his technique, IPL career, 2026 GT final run and record 223* against West Indies.

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The Lucknow Super Giants IPL Team Players step onto the cricket ground for fielding

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): History, Players, Captain & IPL Journey

Lucknow Super Giants joined the IPL in 2022 and built their identity around the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. This updated ZAP Cricket history covers LSG's ownership, early seasons, players and the major 2026 change that saw Rishabh Pant step down and return to Delhi Capitals in a trade.

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The Gujarat Titans IPL Team celebrate with the IPL Trophy

Gujarat Titans (GT): History, Captain, Owner, Squad & IPL Journey

Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut 2022 season and reached another final in 2026. This updated ZAP Cricket guide covers GT's ownership, Shubman Gill's captaincy, Ashish Nehra's coaching, major players, home ground and 2026 runners-up campaign.

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The Aerial Image of the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium: Delhi's Cricketing Legacy

Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, formerly Feroz Shah Kotla, is one of India's oldest international cricket venues. This updated ZAP guide covers its history, dimensions, pitch, iconic matches, records and Delhi Capitals connection.

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Rashid Khan celebrates after taking a wicket

Learn How to Bowl a Googly Ball in Cricket

A googly is a leg-spinner's wrong'un, designed to turn in the opposite direction to the stock leg-break. ZAP Cricket explains grip, run-up, release, disguise, line and length while keeping the technique comfortable and repeatable.

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The MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium's Top View

Chennai's MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium: Capcity and Pitch Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium, or Chepauk, is one of India's oldest major cricket venues and the home of Chennai Super Kings. This updated ZAP guide covers its history, capacity, pitch tendencies, records and iconic matches.

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The Delhi Capitals IPL Team

Delhi Capitals (DC): History, Players, Captain & IPL Journey

Delhi Capitals evolved from the Delhi Daredevils and remain one of the IPL's biggest unfinished stories. This updated ZAP Cricket history covers their owners, 2020 final, major players, Axar Patel's 2026 captaincy and Rishabh Pant's post-season return to Delhi.

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The Indian Men's Cricket Team Celebrates a wicket together

How many countries in the world play cricket

Cricket is played across more than 100 countries and the ICC admitted Mauritius as its 111th Member in July 2026. This ZAP guide explains Full Members, Associate Members, the role of the ICC and how T20 cricket has expanded the sport globally.

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