# ![@captainshanky Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::73287537.png) @captainshanky Shashank Kishore

Shashank Kishore posts on X about india, pakistan, australia, netherlands the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Hawkers outside Chinnaswamy have stocked up the white jerseys in numbers. Koeli tribute guru"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1923338099767062676)  2025-05-16T11:21Z 16.1K followers, 380.1K engagements


"Nepal v West Indies will be a corker next Sunday. Get to the Wankhede if you can"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2020486457434026356)  2026-02-08T13:14Z 16.1K followers, 19.6K engagements


"Finished B. Com and gave up a shot at Chartered Accountancy finals. Finished an MBA in Finance and gave up lucrative placement as a Tax Consultant with a "Big Four". Here he is now making his IPL debut for @KKRiders. Venkatesh Iyer's fascinating journey: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-kkr-vs-rcb-who-is-venkatesh-iyer-kkr-latest-debutant-1278706 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-kkr-vs-rcb-who-is-venkatesh-iyer-kkr-latest-debutant-1278706"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1439976787484704775)  2021-09-20T15:36Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"RCB say "grey areas" remain. KSCA says "engage in dialogue with government." In between this tussle Navi Mumbai & Raipur looking increasingly viable alternatives. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-chinnaswamy-stadium-remains-in-line-to-host-rcb-s-home-games-1520413 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-chinnaswamy-stadium-remains-in-line-to-host-rcb-s-home-games-1520413"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2014160924223889499)  2026-01-22T02:19Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Nepal should fancy their chances of qualifying to the second round. You'd think they're stronger than Italy and Scotland on paper and in Indian conditions. If they can beat WI like they did recently in UAE or England - will be incredible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2015019223320543462)  2026-01-24T11:09Z 16.1K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Sure he can be a handy batter but this obsession with Harshit the allrounder is something I will never understand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2016498730464428388)  2026-01-28T13:08Z 16.1K followers, 11K engagements


"@stateofplayclub @business Glazers being linked to RCB is the hatke news of the day for me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2016736976574329044)  2026-01-29T04:55Z 16.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Travelled 2000km to Kathmandu to interview @faf1307 for a book project but ended up getting just a fist bump. What the trip did unlock was Nepal's wonderful hospitality watch cricket at Tribhuvan University conversations with @montydesai Nepal's inspirational former coach and meet fellow cricket tragics from @rcbnepal for this story. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-npl-marks-a-new-stage-in-nepal-s-obsession-with-the-game-1521560 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-npl-marks-a-new-stage-in-nepal-s-obsession-with-the-game-1521560"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2018165045755260956)  2026-02-02T03:30Z 16.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Travelled 2000km to Kathmandu to interview @faf1307 for a book project but ended up getting just a fist bump. What the trip did unlock was Nepal's wonderful hospitality chance to watch cricket at Tribhuvan University conversations with @montydesai and @CricketBadge few of the players and fellow cricket tragics from @rcbnepal https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-npl-marks-a-new-stage-in-nepal-s-obsession-with-the-game-1521560 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-npl-marks-a-new-stage-in-nepal-s-obsession-with-the-game-1521560"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2018166218390425706)  2026-02-02T03:34Z 16.1K followers, 52.9K engagements


"@PaulRadley A wonderful introduction to the squad and their background. Enjoyed reading this Paul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2018769188962353546)  2026-02-03T19:30Z 16.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Same ending as last year but a very different journey - @Giant_Cricket leave WPL [----] with lessons learnt and eyes firmly on whats next. A chat with head coach Michael Klinger. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-2026-gujarat-giants-look-past-another-eliminator-exit-1522245 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-2026-gujarat-giants-look-past-another-eliminator-exit-1522245"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2018913502325534899)  2026-02-04T05:04Z 16.1K followers, [---] engagements


""Chill maaro" was the buzzword on the eve of the WPL [----] final with two BFFs vying for crowing glory. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/smriti-mandhana-and-jemimah-rodrigues-chill-out-before-wpl-final-1522331 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/smriti-mandhana-and-jemimah-rodrigues-chill-out-before-wpl-final-1522331"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2019064294659494095)  2026-02-04T15:03Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Smriti Mandhana battles massive flu physical exhaustion on match eve to deliver grand finale blockbuster. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/smriti-mandhana-overcomes-flu-to-play-title-winning-innings-for-rcb-vs-dc-in-wpl-final-1522470 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/smriti-mandhana-overcomes-flu-to-play-title-winning-innings-for-rcb-vs-dc-in-wpl-final-1522470"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2019645830152744989)  2026-02-06T05:34Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"He didnt get to go to the Wankhede while he lived and trained in Kandivali. But Nepals Karan KC will be able to tick off that dream when they take on England in their T20 WC opener. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-nepal-s-karan-kc-set-to-fulfil-long-due-wankhede-dream-1522367 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-nepal-s-karan-kc-set-to-fulfil-long-due-wankhede-dream-1522367"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2019750436232732783)  2026-02-06T12:30Z 16.1K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Nice word play by the master Champions So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment When you have a Sooryavanshi a timeless blockbuster is expected Well done Vaibhav https://t.co/wGXtwt55SS Champions So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment When you have a Sooryavanshi a timeless blockbuster is expected Well done Vaibhav https://t.co/wGXtwt55SS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2019834487300100411)  2026-02-06T18:04Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Fantastic to see the entire Nepal team walk around the Wankhede to thank their fans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2020485265127616777)  2026-02-08T13:10Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Historic first semi-final Ranji appearance beckons for Jammu & Kashmir as they vanquish Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Auqib Nabi the marathon man takes [--] wickets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2020772987595858063)  2026-02-09T08:13Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@himanshu_a30 Less aesthetic than Dean Elgar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2022137410939945311)  2026-02-13T02:35Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@IndrajitGhose6 @RexClementine Dig Where"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2022286468606202183)  2026-02-13T12:27Z 16.2K followers, [--] engagements


"A fun chat with Nepal opener Kushal Bhurtel. As always he was candid insightful and gave a peek into his journey to the top. Which included being house-mates with four of his teammates at the T20 World Cup. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-kushal-bhurtel-ricky-ponting-fan-avid-dishwasher-nepal-s-top-order-heartbeat-1523566 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-kushal-bhurtel-ricky-ponting-fan-avid-dishwasher-nepal-s-top-order-heartbeat-1523566"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021804940038140124)  2026-02-12T04:33Z 16.2K followers, 18.1K engagements


"All Sandeep Lamichhane had to do was put Karan KC back on strike in the final over"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2021903360866357470)  2026-02-12T11:05Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @prshnthkshr: Cant wait for the book to be out in shelves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021966229410545813)  2026-02-12T15:14Z 16.2K followers, [--] engagements


"How long is @airindia gonna live under this excuse of improvements take time and how long will people continue to be fooled by the national carrier nostalgia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2022132612018634937)  2026-02-13T02:15Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"In some IPL news Riyan Parag set to be named Rajasthan Royals captain. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-riyan-parag-set-to-be-named-royals-new-captain-1523698 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-riyan-parag-set-to-be-named-royals-new-captain-1523698"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2022165615814050110)  2026-02-13T04:27Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"8/10 in this quiz by @sreshthx https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/quiz-venues-of-cricket-1523449 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/quiz-venues-of-cricket-1523449"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2022175333051773312)  2026-02-13T05:05Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"An eight-year old me wouldve absolutely loved that. Because sometimes the very mention of Jayasuriya & Mahanama gives me nightmares of 952/6. RPS is not for flat track bullies. You have to grind it here. Application than flair win you games here. Aussies had flair. Zimbabwe showed application. Whos chance to fall next Dont mind another member of Big Three. RPS is not for flat track bullies. You have to grind it here. Application than flair win you games here. Aussies had flair. Zimbabwe showed application. Whos chance to fall next Dont mind another member of Big Three"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022262407176110109)  2026-02-13T10:51Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Looking ahead to the Ranji Trophy semifinals starting tomorrow. It features two first timers eight-time champs and a side looking to win after being unlucky twice in the last five seasons. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ranji-trophy-semi-finals-karnataka-vs-uttarakhand-and-bengal-vs-jammu-kashmir-who-will-get-to-the-final-1524034 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ranji-trophy-semi-finals-karnataka-vs-uttarakhand-and-bengal-vs-jammu-kashmir-who-will-get-to-the-final-1524034"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022622249011023993)  2026-02-14T10:41Z 16.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Incredible energy & atmosphere at Wankhede. Never mind the match situation. Amazing crowd too for a non-India game. Come on Mumbai Cricket Association. Lead the way in inviting them for a bilateral series or get them play in your T20 League. @ajinkyasnaik"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022928128390369519)  2026-02-15T06:57Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Havent heard of too many net batters around. But Netherlands seem to have found one. And all their frontline bowlers are up against him at their training on Monday evening at NaMo Stadium Ahmedabad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023388606036111656)  2026-02-16T13:26Z 16.2K followers, 15.1K engagements


"With no left-handed batters in their mix Netherlands dialled for a net batter. And they got new Gujarat captain Manan Hingrajia. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-gujarat-captain-manan-hingrajia-becomes-netherlands-net-batter-1524591 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-gujarat-captain-manan-hingrajia-becomes-netherlands-net-batter-1524591"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023586998133682570)  2026-02-17T02:35Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Theres culture clarity & cohesion. Now for Netherlands to have a steady diet of games against the big boys. A chat with coach Ryan Cook. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-for-tulips-themed-netherlands-time-to-show-colours-to-the-world-is-now-1524711 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-for-tulips-themed-netherlands-time-to-show-colours-to-the-world-is-now-1524711"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023806707068268799)  2026-02-17T17:08Z 16.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Scotland can be mighty proud of the fight they've put up. Been a great joy to see Associate teams doing so well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023814846102593773)  2026-02-17T17:40Z 16.2K followers, [---] engagements


"A fraudulent credit card transaction led me to call @IDFCFIRSTBank to block my credit card and raise a dispute immediately this morning. But because its apparently a premium card they wont re-issue without a fee of INR [----] + GST"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1891311121530851494)  2025-02-17T02:18Z 15.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@StarSportsKan It was at DY Patil T20 that Karun met Abey Kuruvilla now GM BCCI but someone who has been associated with domestic cricket in Mumbai for years. Kuruvilla had been junior selector when Karun was coming through. He helped find a new domestic team for Karun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1926240929331007559)  2025-05-24T11:36Z 16.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Karnataka backed him through his slump but when he started emerging from it they dumped him. So he needed a new team. But because he was dropped just prior to the season there was no time to sign with a new team. The Vidarbha opportunity finally came after sitting an entire season at home. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1926241172088869312 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1926241172088869312"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1926241172088869312)  2025-05-24T11:37Z 16.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@IndianMourinho You dont need to. Its not my theory 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1965660366903648652)  2025-09-10T06:15Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Why wouldnt you send KL Rahul in at [--] with [--] overs left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1981235474967744923)  2025-10-23T05:45Z 15.9K followers, 26.6K engagements


"Thus proved. Jemimah Rodrigues should have batted at [--] all along. Still not too late. At least this should be the template going forward. Better off playing Amanjot for Harleen. Better all-round balance. Anyway they find ways to bring on Radha as a specialist fielder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1981368560132718739)  2025-10-23T14:34Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@GabbbarSingh External Bose speakers with lightning jack to dock iPhones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1981395977685848466)  2025-10-23T16:23Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements


"While everyone talks about Sarfaraz Khan's non-selection for India A with such passion there's one other name who absolutely deserves to make the squad. He's Jammu & Kashmir's seam-bowling allrounder Auqib Nabi. Third five-for and counting this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1982664456296690071)  2025-10-27T04:23Z 15.9K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Sai Sudharsan hails impeccable support from Gambhir after feeling a bit of pressure over the No. [--] spot. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/he-told-me-youll-play-sai-sudharsan-on-gambhirs-impeccable-support-1509156 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/he-told-me-youll-play-sai-sudharsan-on-gambhirs-impeccable-support-1509156"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1983762581715382493)  2025-10-30T05:07Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Jordan Hermann has been extremely pleasing to the eye tucking himself in with some soothing cover drives. As spin comes on he immediately tries to throw Manav Suthar off his lengths by reverse-sweeping him. SA 'A' 62/1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1983767434676072631)  2025-10-30T05:26Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Zubayr Hamza gives Tanush Kotian something to think about immediately hitting him for two fours and a six in his first two overs. Looking extremely solid. SA 'A 87/1. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-1 https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1983771747813093760)  2025-10-30T05:43Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"It's lunch. Hamza has brought up his half-century. SA 'A' 108/1. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-1 https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1983777554164338834)  2025-10-30T06:06Z 15.9K followers, 19.3K engagements


"Zubayr Hamza perishes to the short ball as he tries to fend Gurnoor Brar. Made a quality [--]. Not happy with the decision though. South Africa A 148/2. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-1 https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1983800473498075489)  2025-10-30T07:37Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Hardik Pandya in the house. Chats with Ishan Kishan by the boundary. Ishan was called in as a late cover for N Jagadeesan who injured himself at training and is missing the match"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1983801099640565894)  2025-10-30T07:40Z 15.9K followers, 32.2K engagements


"South Africa A have been bowled out for [---] early on Day [--] in Bengaluru. Sai Sudharsan & Ayush Mhatre are the openers for India A. N Jagadeesan was to open but an injury on match eve ruled him out. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-2 https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1984118050992300128)  2025-10-31T04:39Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ayush Mhatre raises a half-century off just [--] balls. Solid beginning for India A. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-2 https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-a-in-india-2025-26-1488254/india-a-vs-south-africa-a-1st-unofficial-test-1488262/live-match-blog-2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1984138551718760713)  2025-10-31T06:01Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@YvLahoti Used them for UAE visa. Very happy. Cheaper than what agents charge got it in a few hours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1984621936027320334)  2025-11-01T14:01Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements


"This is a terrific piece. A must read. One of the best on Jemimah Rodrigues after the semifinal. Really enjoyed it. Jemimah Rodrigues had played the knock of a lifetime & could've glossed over her anxiety & spirituality stuck to "just cricket" it'd be easier with the trolling & trouble she's endured But the way she carries her heart on her sleeve stands out My piece: https://t.co/7WaOCN7NtY Jemimah Rodrigues had played the knock of a lifetime & could've glossed over her anxiety & spirituality stuck to "just cricket" it'd be easier with the trolling & trouble she's endured But the way she"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1984627031322320976)  2025-11-01T14:22Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The slide began for them even before the season. When they couldnt do anything in their powers to retain a stalwart like Jalaj Saxena. If being a Kerala cricket fan werent challenging enough reading about Kerala being whacked around by two Keralites (playing for Karnataka) makes it even harder @karun126 continued proving the selectors wrong with [---] not out and Krishnan Shrijith rubbed it in with [--]. Serves If being a Kerala cricket fan werent challenging enough reading about Kerala being whacked around by two Keralites (playing for Karnataka) makes it even harder @karun126 continued proving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1984875081684893970)  2025-11-02T06:47Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Youd think Richa should face at least 30-40 balls to make the kinda impact she can. Shouldve been in ahead of Amanjot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1984985768864198876)  2025-11-02T14:07Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Amol Muzumdar was very unlucky to not play for India. But a World Cup as a coach - must be incredibly special. Kudos to him and the support staff as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1985076068647391259)  2025-11-02T20:06Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@naralokesh Residential plot cash reward - fantastic. But a government job that shell never turn up for Shouldnt it be given to someone who will * actually * work Feels like every state government simply wants to cash in on their victory for PR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1986722018264555935)  2025-11-07T09:06Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ryan ten Doeschate. Love his pressers. No BS. Total clarity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1988507363322499510)  2025-11-12T07:21Z 15.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Who should be the next RR captain Dhruv Jurel Ravindra Jadeja Riyan Parag Yashasvi Jaiswal Dhruv Jurel Ravindra Jadeja Riyan Parag Yashasvi Jaiswal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1989559662392303794)  2025-11-15T05:02Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Good call from SRH to retain both their replacements R Smaran & Harsh Dubey. Absolute steal at the price (30 lakh each) they've been signed for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1989704891699532086)  2025-11-15T14:39Z 15.8K followers, 18.9K engagements


"CSK did a bulk of their auction work during the season by signing Mhatre Brewis and Urvil (all base price picks). Samson's addition along with a returning Ruturaj makes it a gun top order. They now have the budget to go all guns blazing for Green/Maxwell/Dre Russ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1989709600535232981)  2025-11-15T14:58Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@JosePuliampatta Who knew then shed be such a shidu moonji"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1989740311795626332)  2025-11-15T17:00Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Dont often hear a Goan batter scoring runs for fun. Look out for Abhinav Tejrana. Three centuries in five games including a double-ton on debut. And in Elite not Plate league. #RanjiTrophy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1990667618257403935)  2025-11-18T06:25Z 15.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@bhogleharsha I know they dropped Karun Nair but hes been in sensational form in the Ranji Trophy. Rajat Patidar is injured. And Sarfaraz Khan suddenly cant score the kind of runs he once did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1991025496965198261)  2025-11-19T06:07Z 15.8K followers, 32.3K engagements


"@AirIndiaX do your domestic flights land at T2 Bengaluru"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1991353850394210461)  2025-11-20T03:52Z 15.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Is wanting to spend time at the crease banned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1991749249957347473)  2025-11-21T06:03Z 15.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Seems like spectator interest is at its peak for Guwahatis first Test"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1992071462803652917)  2025-11-22T03:23Z 15.8K followers, [---] engagements


"South Africa are wasting time by batting on. These are overs that could be the difference between them winning 2-0 and the result being 1-0. Crucial WTC points at stake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1993219486254768504)  2025-11-25T07:25Z 15.8K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Won't put it past this batting line up to save the Test. Backing B Sai Sudharsan to do a Gambhir Napier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1993226113267765515)  2025-11-25T07:51Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@SriniMaama16 @prasannalara even in the scenario you're not on nakkal-mode light ain't gonna allow for [---] overs to be bowled :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1993228165515493378)  2025-11-25T08:00Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"There has been a notification to the WPL franchises. Yastika Jonassen Pratika Vastrakar are all injured. No replacements will be allowed if franchises pick them this season. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jess-jonassen-pulls-out-of-wpl-auction-1513180 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jess-jonassen-pulls-out-of-wpl-auction-1513180"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1993898477466866024)  2025-11-27T04:23Z 15.8K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Theyre building a mega township near where I live in south Bangalore. Buyers have paid big money for their dream home. But even after [--] months since project launch theyve barely completed ground floor slab. 🚨 Chennai-based conpany Casagrand sponsers [----] employees on a week-long holiday in London. https://t.co/eJtZCfVlJS 🚨 Chennai-based conpany Casagrand sponsers [----] employees on a week-long holiday in London. https://t.co/eJtZCfVlJS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1994431715327258826)  2025-11-28T15:42Z 15.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@anil_lulla Onus is on people to remain vigilant and stop being fools. Easy to blame everyone else"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1995903144845607417)  2025-12-02T17:09Z 15.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Ashok Sharma's journey from obscurity to now being the leading wicket-taker in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s. Another big break could come his way later this week when the IPL auction comes around. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ashok-sharma-of-rajasthan-nearly-gave-up-cricket-but-one-audition-changed-it-all-1515187 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ashok-sharma-of-rajasthan-nearly-gave-up-cricket-but-one-audition-changed-it-all-1515187"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1998750419812544609)  2025-12-10T13:43Z 15.8K followers, 22.4K engagements


"Uncapped players to watch out for at the IPL auction. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-auction-watch-out-for-auqib-nabi-ashok-sharma-prashant-veer-kartik-sharma-and-krains-fuletra-1515598 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-auction-watch-out-for-auqib-nabi-ashok-sharma-prashant-veer-kartik-sharma-and-krains-fuletra-1515598"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2000188031282909324)  2025-12-14T12:56Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements


"With a T20 highest of [--] Gus Atkinson deserves a bravery award for putting himself in the allrounders set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2000863263404515526)  2025-12-16T09:39Z 15.9K followers, 66K engagements


"What is CSK's plan So many wicketkeepers Samson Urvil MSD. One more keeper in Kartik Sharma"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2000893006631854344)  2025-12-16T11:37Z 15.9K followers, 12.1K engagements


"@bhogleharsha Some details here for a couple of days ago. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-auction-watch-out-for-auqib-nabi-ashok-sharma-prashant-veer-kartik-sharma-and-krains-fuletra-1515598 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-auction-watch-out-for-auqib-nabi-ashok-sharma-prashant-veer-kartik-sharma-and-krains-fuletra-1515598"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2000893932834841081)  2025-12-16T11:41Z 15.9K followers, 10.1K engagements


"@PraDHeeP405 at some point your tweet will hold true. Just that for now it's inaccurate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2001310558445003223)  2025-12-17T15:16Z 15.9K followers, [--] engagements


"There's a touch of RoKo but there's also plenty at stake for Rishabh Pant. Can he draw inspiration from Ishan Kishan after having not played ODIs for over a year He'll have a solid runway to make an impression. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vijay-hazare-trophy-preview-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-and-ishan-kishan-in-action-1516849 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vijay-hazare-trophy-preview-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-and-ishan-kishan-in-action-1516849"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2003450977052201069)  2025-12-23T13:01Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Kohli has hit two boundaries off his first four deliveries already. The first - a lofted hit over extra cover. The second - driven all along the ground between cover and point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2003740488638300278)  2025-12-24T08:12Z 16.1K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Kohli dropped on [--] at mid-on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2003748587935830277)  2025-12-24T08:44Z 16.1K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Kohli marches into the 90s with a gun-barrel-straight hit off Nitish Reddy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2003767365868372042)  2025-12-24T09:59Z 16.1K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Kohli gets to his century with a crash bang wallop. Nonchalant celebrations too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2003768653935001720)  2025-12-24T10:04Z 16.1K followers, 158.6K engagements


"Kohli now looking to belt the ball. Hit everything out of the ground. A shriek echoes around the ground as he lines up a slog and misses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2003770594177974351)  2025-12-24T10:11Z 16.1K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Fans waiting outside the CoE in Bangalore to just to get a glimpse of Virat Kohli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2004522527234904329)  2025-12-26T11:59Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@svembu Exchange rate & passport control tells us a different story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2005322382047879627)  2025-12-28T16:58Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Fourth List A century in five innings for Devdutt Padikkal. Having the kind of unreal run Karun Nair had last year in the Vijay Hazare Trophy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2007338391239860732)  2026-01-03T06:29Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Soon acting will become an important prerequisite for IPL/WPL franchises. Some of the build up content has been more about entertainment & pop culture than cricket"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2008224021717151762)  2026-01-05T17:08Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The first three seasons helped the WPL find a place in India's cricket ecosystem. The next phase is about reshaping the women's game and India's place in it. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-2026-in-its-fourth-season-the-women-s-premier-league-has-its-own-identity-1518591 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-2026-in-its-fourth-season-the-women-s-premier-league-has-its-own-identity-1518591"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2009232846125453755)  2026-01-08T11:56Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Two WPL match-days this week will be played behind closed doors. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-spectators-for-wpl-game-on-election-day-in-navi-mumbai-1519231 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-spectators-for-wpl-game-on-election-day-in-navi-mumbai-1519231"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2010650816110338217)  2026-01-12T09:51Z 16.1K followers, 27K engagements


"Vishwaraj Jadeja slams a six at the exact spot I'd parked my car yesterday. Incredible pull shot in front of square off Gurnoor Brar's 145kph delivery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2012155389232681316)  2026-01-16T13:30Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Aman Mokhade the MVP as Vidarbha win their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy. [---] runs at an average of [-----] with five centuries including one to oust defending champs Karnataka in the semis. Here's his journey from the fringes to the front row. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aman-mokhade-s-rise-from-fringes-to-front-row-ft-chats-with-karun-nair-1519549 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/aman-mokhade-s-rise-from-fringes-to-front-row-ft-chats-with-karun-nair-1519549"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2012929672380830025)  2026-01-18T16:46Z 16.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Yesterday: Vidarbhas Bharti Fulmali earned a recall to Indias T20I setup for Australia Today: Vidarbha clinch maiden Vijay Hazare title. Remember theyre also the current Ranji and Irani Cup holders. What a team. What a system. Kudos to Usman Ghani Prashant Vaidya & everyone who has been involved over the years. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012932551976132930 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012932551976132930"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2012932551976132930)  2026-01-18T16:58Z 16.1K followers, 73.8K engagements


"Scotland fasten your seatbelts. https://www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/icc-bcb-impasse-over-bangladesh-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1520362 https://www.espncricinfo.com/live-blog/icc-bcb-impasse-over-bangladesh-playing-t20-world-cup-in-india-1520362"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2013946345913290993)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 16.1K followers, 14.5K engagements


"Ganguly. South Africa. Finals. The heartbreak continues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/2015477675608138214)  2026-01-25T17:31Z 16.1K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Watched all four episodes of 'Living with KKR'. Enjoyable. Well documented heartwarming stories. Had the feel good factor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/439060895344234497)  2014-02-27T15:34Z 15.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Newly issued debit/credit cards don't sync despite updating them. Given up after multiple attempts. #5YearChallenge #DigitalIndia initiatives have led the shift in the way people pay digitally.With @NPCI_BHIM your smartphone becomes your bank. For more information visit:https://t.co/EQ2UZwMHPz https://t.co/kwMmHlvaKm #5YearChallenge #DigitalIndia initiatives have led the shift in the way people pay digitally.With @NPCI_BHIM your smartphone becomes your bank. For more information visit:https://t.co/EQ2UZwMHPz https://t.co/kwMmHlvaKm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1086506603841536000)  2019-01-19T06:12Z 14.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Have said this and will say it again. Sahara Force India will be truly an Indian team only when they have Indian engineers and mechanics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/129819983831236608)  2011-10-28T07:21Z 14.9K followers, [--] engagements


"By the way this is my McLaren press conference piece after interacting with Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton yest. http://t.co/526BjHyH http://bit.ly/tkxxrg http://bit.ly/tkxxrg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/129825039896940544)  2011-10-28T07:41Z 14.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@ashwinravi99 Happy birthday have a great one. Best wishes for the season. Big fan of your bowling bigger fan of your new avatar - the talk show personality 😀 Its a lesson for everyone wanting to evolve to keep up with the times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1306517430349389824)  2020-09-17T08:56Z 14.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@izzywestbury Not with the current pace stock being at an all-time high"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1323656619092144128)  2020-11-03T16:01Z 15.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Where @prasidh43 chats in detail about his back injury rehab surgery rehab [---] and much more ahead of his comeback series in Ireland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1689134060512387072)  2023-08-09T04:38Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"India v Pakistan at the hockey this evening in Chennai. A friend who paid to watch had this to say. "None of us even heard any murmurs from the Pakistan players over security concerns. They've all been so well received. Wonder why these concerns crop up elsewhere.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1689323836108414978)  2023-08-09T17:12Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"How an Israeli a New Zealander and NZC help Prasidh Krishna in his recovery What did he do during those long days spent not knowing when he'd comeback How did they split rehab at NCA He explains it all here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1689532221064183809)  2023-08-10T07:00Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@dillisingh Can understand why you wouldnt want to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1698922284189446424)  2023-09-05T04:53Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@Vimalwa Its happened in the IPL thrice this year. Dont think its more embarrassing than the way weve managed schedule and ticketing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1699453982333411644)  2023-09-06T16:06Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@karhacter @lal__kal LKR or PKR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1700803896426533078)  2023-09-10T09:30Z 14.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Not in the XI only to be included at the last second has happened a number of times in KL Rahul's career. The one in IPL [----] was career-defining. Maybe Asia Cup [----] will herald a new chapter too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1701499610290909412)  2023-09-12T07:34Z 14.5K followers, 17.3K engagements


"Winning this by [--] wickets will be a great way to cap off the Asia Cup for India"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1703382493519565122)  2023-09-17T12:16Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"In Alur Karnataka have elected to bowl first against the Asian Games bound India team. Its a XII v XII contest. Jaiswal and Prabhsimran Singh are Indias openers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1705084864348004561)  2023-09-22T05:01Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"A debate that never was. Explained very nicely by @the_kk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1705470901733724503)  2023-09-23T06:35Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"ODI mindset in a sentence: Mithali: India would look to get [---] Pietersen: Nothing less than 350"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1708033799924428900)  2023-09-30T08:19Z 14.6K followers, 1.3M engagements


"@Sporty_Baba Car Pooling isn't banned as such only usage of carpooling apps is. But yeah it's ridiculous to do that. I thought Uber Pool worked wonderfully for the time it did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1708353339275309271)  2023-10-01T05:29Z 14.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Fastest IPL fifty ✅ Century on Test debut ✅ Youngest Indian to hit T20I ton ✅ Yashasvi Jaiswal is having a dream 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1709074790022303864)  2023-10-03T05:15Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Tim de Leede played in Netherlands' first World Cup in India in [----]. Twenty-seven years later he'll watch his son play in one as they'll become the sixth father-son pair to feature in a World Cup. Was lovely to chat with both of them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1709448722046951507)  2023-10-04T06:01Z 14.6K followers, 24K engagements


"How mateship and camaraderie pushed Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra to become the best versions of themselves. From November 2021"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1709942504605487265)  2023-10-05T14:43Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Can safely say there are more cops and security personnel than fans inside the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad at the moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1710194566194934124)  2023-10-06T07:25Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Something about the number [--] for an Indian in a World Cup game. KL Rahul should "wear it as a badge of honour". Listen to it in Ravi Shastri's voice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1711064035343654959)  2023-10-08T17:00Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Hyderabad folks: those watching Pakistan v Sri Lanka tomorrow can pick up your tickets from a booth set up at the Stadium Metro station"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1711339388641403325)  2023-10-09T11:14Z 14.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Turnout in Hyderabad today for Sri Lanka v Pakistan as announced at the press box: 23177"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1711749062553444354)  2023-10-10T14:22Z 14.6K followers, 45K engagements


"Great to see Kotla respond so amazingly for the World Cup. Another good crowd for England-Afghanistan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1713551868972892439)  2023-10-15T13:46Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"What a welcome for Angelo Mathews. He didn't think this chance would come but kept training to keep fit. That fitness has been put to test one ball in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1717459510456209576)  2023-10-26T08:33Z 14.5K followers, [---] engagements


"If Im an IPL scout Id have Aryan Dutt high on my recommendation list for the mega auction. Whats not to like about him Superb. Will be an excellent powerplay bowler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1718286448242339911)  2023-10-28T15:19Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm worried for Daniel Alexander. Looks like [--] all out ain't going to be fun anymore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1720080372682408062)  2023-11-02T14:08Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Echoes of [----] 'qudrat ka nizam' chaos noise simmering tension internal discord pressure form issues results going their way. It's as Pakistan as it can get as we enter the knockout shootouts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1720436531268391099)  2023-11-03T13:43Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Mickey Arthur likens security restrictions on Pakistan as a throwback to covid times. Talks about this and a lot more ahead of a must-win game against New Zealand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1720439121800507574)  2023-11-03T13:53Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The previous day game (ODI) in Bengaluru took place early November in [----]. That Hero Cup game between SA & Zimbabwe was rained out. There's a bit of weather around for this one too but Bengaluru has dawned bright and clear for Pakistan v New Zealand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1720650431578493391)  2023-11-04T03:53Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Covers coming off in Bengaluru. Super Soppers out. Bit of confusion over the cut-off time. Ground officials believe it's 7pm event organisers saying 7.40pm. But mop up well and truly underway. With the subair system shouldn't be long before we resume provided no more rain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1720777426446487702)  2023-11-04T12:18Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Which pre/post match analysis show have you been hooked to this World Cup And why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1721010584324641206)  2023-11-05T03:44Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"In [----] then Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman who was in Mumbai for a bypass surgery tried to meet then BCCI bigwigs. After waiting the entire day he was told a meeting won't be possible. Ten yrs on AFG are playing Australia in the same premises with a WC semi in sight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1721806787614249220)  2023-11-07T08:28Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Ryan Cook the Netherlands head coach reflects on their World Cup campaign and looks forward to the road ahead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1723569550355247340)  2023-11-12T05:12Z 14.5K followers, [---] engagements


"They came for Kohli and RCB (how could they not) Ended up getting a lot more than just that on a night of batting fireworks at the Chinnaswamy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1723758002623451429)  2023-11-12T17:41Z 14.5K followers, 22.1K engagements


"This is the true definition of all roads lead to the stadium. Its so loosely used for bilateral fixtures. This is different. #Ahmedabad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1726108323697877006)  2023-11-19T05:21Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Dada's "we'll bowl first" from [----] still rings in the ear. Can only wonder how this bold call from Pat Cummins will play out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1726151197437186193)  2023-11-19T08:11Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Seven weeks of waking up everyday and looking forward to a match. The morning after feels just a little empty. Cant imagine how it must be for the players especially the Indians. As for Australia no one will/should care if they turn up hungover for the T20I series coming up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1726494999171522751)  2023-11-20T06:57Z 14.5K followers, [----] engagements


"This transfer fee defeats the purpose of a fixed salary cap and transparency. #iplauction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1728255386829177203)  2023-11-25T03:32Z 14.6K followers, 204.1K engagements


"@ToppersSnr @IPL @RCBTweets You mean this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1728765029233889326)  2023-11-26T13:17Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Rahul Dravid to continue as India's head coach at least until the T20 WC in June 2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1729778221791821957)  2023-11-29T08:24Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Two players whose inclusion in the India A setup greatly excites me: [--]. Manav Suthar [--]. Vidwath Kaverappa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1730438874776969286)  2023-12-01T04:09Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Anil Kumbles stint with Punjab Kings didnt help bring home a title but he sure helped unlock Jitesh Sharmas potential. Something even Mumbai Indians couldnt do and they very rarely dont after signing a player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1730597569372496081)  2023-12-01T14:39Z 14.6K followers, 33K engagements


"@a_upendran11 Equally rare to see someone express their thoughts with such clarity. And also refreshing to see someone "real" on social media. As players you can get sucked into templated BS. Not the case with Shreyanka"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1730805264008524227)  2023-12-02T04:25Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"No roof. At another brand new stadium in India. More reason for people in Mohali/Chandigarh to give matches here a miss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1731160143805718907)  2023-12-03T03:55Z 14.6K followers, 12K engagements


"One of the reasons why the BCCI kept delaying the WPL is because they felt India lacked a talent pool big enough to have five-six teams. And now to see Vrinda Dinesh & Kashvee Gautam get what they did - quite something. A day theyll never forget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1733535565369512389)  2023-12-09T17:14Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Arshdeep needs to quickly address his consistency issues. Hes had a lot of opportunities. Also not entirely convinced with Mukesh the T20 bowler. A far better red-ball bowler than white-ball bowler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1734636169395061034)  2023-12-12T18:07Z 14.6K followers, 28.3K engagements


"Incredible innings from Deepak Hooda fires Rajasthan into the Vijay Hazare final. They will play Haryana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1735324330794586133)  2023-12-14T15:42Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Indias batch of Under-19s who will be looking to defend their crown in South Africa at the World Cup in January have been given a reality check. Beaten by Bangladesh in the semifinal of the Asia Cup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1735639107194532101)  2023-12-15T12:33Z 14.6K followers, 16.3K engagements


"@Nishant7489 Think they'll go with Prasidh as Shami's replacement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1736327837190435133)  2023-12-17T10:09Z 14.6K followers, [--] engagements


"@arindam___paul Rinkus contract will naturally be upgraded. He will earn INR [--] crore next season because he wouldve played more than [--] games for India by then. IPL has a new rule to incentivise uncapped players who play for India between seasons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1737101292659699835)  2023-12-19T13:23Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Superb work from @Rajan321Raj in uncovering the story of little-known Robin Minz who hit a massive pay day at the IPL auction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1738067750168518842)  2023-12-22T05:23Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"And just like that this has become a Shreyas Iyer thread without me intending it to. But it's still one of many wonderful stories I've been able to document covering Indian domestic cricket for the last [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1738111120760828154)  2023-12-22T08:15Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I interviewed Iyer that evening in Kanpur after that breakout knock. He appeared a confident guy even then spoke well. He responded with a "sir" before replying. Over the years sir became "mate" and then "dude" and "bro" before he became unreachable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1738111588811636808)  2023-12-22T08:17Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Suddenly a burst of 'maga' and 'macha' on the stump mic with Prasidh & KL in the middle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1739935283133677832)  2023-12-27T09:04Z 14.6K followers, 22.5K engagements


"@vinayakkm thanks for your diligent service of sharing pics (which serve as match highlights) along with your commentary :) Helps those that can't watch. In my case because am working on the Centurion Test"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1740350381992161373)  2023-12-28T12:33Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"This day last year - the last day I met my father. A week later he was gone. Its a void I feel every single day. Its been tough. Finding that inner strength to cope has been my biggest takeaway this year. Wish everyone a wonderful 2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741491740329361461)  2023-12-31T16:09Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Only time will tell if Cape Town joins Eden Gardens [----] & Karachi 2006"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1742553375479091594)  2024-01-03T14:27Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Proper shellacking for Australia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1743305544813920527)  2024-01-05T16:16Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Pujara approaches century as defending champs Saurashtra have Jharkhand on the mat; Devdutt Padikkal falls seven short of maiden first-class double but Karnataka build massive lead over Punjab; TN collapse in a heap as a massive deficit looms against Gujarat. #RanjiTrophy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1743546875461214372)  2024-01-06T08:15Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"UP have been bundled out for [--] by Bengal in Kanpur. UP's Mohammed Kaif younger brother of Mohammed Shami is Bengal's pick of the bowlers with [--] for [--]. #RanjiTrophy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1745725719358112082)  2024-01-12T08:33Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Karnatakas Barbados [----] moment. Lose by eight runs to Gujarat in a chase of [---] after being 50/0. #RanjiTrophy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1746790331570614590)  2024-01-15T07:04Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Since [----] only six Indians have made their Test debut after turning [--]. Rajat Patidar could be the seventh if he earns the Test cap. Here's a recap of his journey to the Indian Test squad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1750106451341914541)  2024-01-24T10:41Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"As wonderful as the record is in itself you have to take the Plate League numbers with dollops of salt. Off [---] balls 🤯 In a #RanjiTrophy plate league game against Arunachal Pradesh Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal smashed the fastest triple century in first-class cricket 👉 https://t.co/G7MnTLpMbG https://t.co/K2x92SMysZ Off [---] balls 🤯 In a #RanjiTrophy plate league game against Arunachal Pradesh Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal smashed the fastest triple century in first-class cricket 👉 https://t.co/G7MnTLpMbG https://t.co/K2x92SMysZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750915004851945585)  2024-01-26T16:14Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Meet New Zealand's Oscar Jackson. Criminal justice student allrounder and Under-19 captain who will play perhaps the biggest game of his nascent career so far in a short while from now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1752215070522978690)  2024-01-30T06:20Z 14.6K followers, 21.7K engagements


"@bose_abhimanyu Ro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1753708846466629777)  2024-02-03T09:15Z 14.6K followers, [--] engagements


"@64MohsinKamal what's wrong He hasn't bowled well lately but he's a very good red ball bowler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1753716477683966239)  2024-02-03T09:46Z 14.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Bharat really needs to value his wicket a lot more. Not one fifty after these many opportunities is simply not good enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1754068962978218247)  2024-02-04T09:06Z 14.6K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Bumrah should be POM. Am sure there'll be this temptation to give it to Jaiswal but hope common sense prevails. The win wouldn't have been possible without that spell - one of the great spells by an Indian fast bowler in India"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1754426207121326176)  2024-02-05T08:46Z 15K followers, [----] engagements


"@bose_abhimanyu Zak-like comeback with those two strikes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1756618487886499904)  2024-02-11T09:57Z 14.6K followers, [---] engagements


"The Akash Deep story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1760868928413372893)  2024-02-23T03:27Z 14.7K followers, 44.1K engagements


"An RCB pace attack for India in a Test. Who wouldve thought"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1760886694541488419)  2024-02-23T04:37Z 14.7K followers, 71.7K engagements


"An Indian fast bowler ripping through a top order on the opening morning of a home Test on a surface everyone thinks will turn. What joy. Bowled Akash Deep"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1760893106130760011)  2024-02-23T05:03Z 14.7K followers, 21.1K engagements


"@ParidaBastab Lack of pace played a part. The very reason why Ranadeb Bose & SS Paul didnt play either despite coming close. All of them are stalwarts nonetheless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1760909919291883797)  2024-02-23T06:10Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Wonderful to chat with Tahlia McGrath about the WPL UP Warriorz leadership Australia teaching degree exploring Bangalore's coffee scene and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1763441281341259934)  2024-03-01T05:48Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Sophie Devines dibbly dobbly with the new ball isnt exactly going to challenge batters at the Chinnaswamy. Sooner RCB realise it the better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1763956965200527782)  2024-03-02T15:58Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Need to find a way to bring Kate Cross & Ekta Bisht into the mix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1763958344258363769)  2024-03-02T16:03Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@MyIndusIndBank Let it be. Its easier for me to close the damn account that engage with you on social media"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1765996318227595352)  2024-03-08T07:01Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Atharva Taide and Dhruv Shorey have looked solid in the first [--] minutes. Mountain to climb for Vidarbha but they have all the time in the world to get these runs. Its just about frustrating Mumbais bowlers. Hour by hour session by session. Do they believe Thats the key"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1767774469022777515)  2024-03-13T04:47Z 15K followers, [----] engagements


"Mumbai have a Ranji crown after eight years. Ajinkya Rahane found runs hard to come by but how crucial were those [--] runs in the second innings. As a leader he was terrific. Can be hard to motivate yourself to go through the grind after you've seen it all but kudos to him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1768191086835511757)  2024-03-14T08:23Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"During a review last July Smriti Mandhana was told by RCB top brass "This is your team. Run it the way you want." It set into motion a series of events starting with Mandhana recommending Luke Williams who she worked with at Southern Brave as coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1769589818151809347)  2024-03-18T05:01Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Into the making of RCB's title-winning run from 0-5 in WPL 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1769905529835471237)  2024-03-19T01:55Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"On Ruturaj Gaikwad long before he became Rutu and CSKs batting sensation. Theres a very revealing bit there about how Dhoni was genuinely impressed by his smarts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1771014814833197549)  2024-03-22T03:23Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Chants of Rohit Rohit. A sea of MIs blue outside the Narendra Modi Stadium"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1771843361630003708)  2024-03-24T10:15Z 14.7K followers, 102.6K engagements


"After [--] seasons if you needed reminding that fan loyalty is a thing in the IPL this was it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1772147510946959447)  2024-03-25T06:24Z 14.7K followers, 45K engagements


"It's time to change your opinion about Riyan Parag even if he won't. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2024-rr-vs-dc-riyan-parag-has-arrived-and-you-can-change-your-opinion-of-him-even-if-he-won-t-1426895 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2024-rr-vs-dc-riyan-parag-has-arrived-and-you-can-change-your-opinion-of-him-even-if-he-won-t-1426895"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1773570268340060398)  2024-03-29T04:37Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Vyshak Vijaykumar is a much-improved lower order batter. Had an excellent domestic season with the bat. Made some sprightly contributions all season. Surely Yash Dayal doesnt bat better than him. RCB should look to play Vishal in the starting XI and not list him as an Impact Sub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1775159035769335999)  2024-04-02T13:51Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@kalson But what happens when those part of the PSL championship winning team choose to play for their IPL franchises How can a level-playing field be achieved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1775252333133533196)  2024-04-02T20:01Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"When Mayank Yadav hushed the Chinnaswamy. Was quite a thrill watching him bowl live. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mayank-marries-pace-with-accuracy-to-floor-rcb-1427569 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mayank-marries-pace-with-accuracy-to-floor-rcb-1427569"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1775386646823010771)  2024-04-03T04:55Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Vyshak Vijaykumar has excellent variations in pace. When RCB let go of Harshal they thought hed step in to play a bigger role. So far hes inexplicably been benched even after doing well in the limited opportunities hes got"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1776651574221426828)  2024-04-06T16:41Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Not sure Nortje has done his death bowling credentials any good this IPL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1776938459124666875)  2024-04-07T11:41Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonights GT XII giving out proper Royals [----] vibe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1777018573988466727)  2024-04-07T17:00Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Wonder how Titans still believe Shahrukh Khan is surplus to requirement currently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1777026160175820981)  2024-04-07T17:30Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"RCB have talked up J&Ks Rajan Kumar for a while now. The talk is he can bowl [---] clicks. What more do they have to lose May as well give him a few games and let him go flat out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1778675786746339557)  2024-04-12T06:45Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@PRcricketchat When he was in the XI everyone called for him to be axed :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1780128691378610383)  2024-04-16T06:58Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@jagmeet_93 Make an offer go for it mate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1781025198046875666)  2024-04-18T18:21Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@jagmeet_93 Need a seller right Cant have someone directly say Ill buy you exit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1781230027318943868)  2024-04-19T07:55Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"The hug made this an KKR-RCB fixture without the spice but it was enthralling nonetheless. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rcb-and-kkr-serve-up-a-thriller-with-a-different-type-of-tension-1430288 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rcb-and-kkr-serve-up-a-thriller-with-a-different-type-of-tension-1430288"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1782255511511200150)  2024-04-22T03:50Z 14.7K followers, 15.4K engagements


"A chat with Jake Fraser-McGurk from last month where he was unrecognizable at a Jaipur golf course. Wonder if the fans who asked him to click their pics with Warner are thinking now. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2024-gt-vs-dc-everything-s-happening-so-quickly-jake-fraser-mcgurk-on-his-rapid-rise-to-stardom-1429434 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2024-gt-vs-dc-everything-s-happening-so-quickly-jake-fraser-mcgurk-on-his-rapid-rise-to-stardom-1429434"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1784172411849773182)  2024-04-27T10:47Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"India women to play multi-format home series against South Africa in June-July. And for a change they won't be playing in Mumbai. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-to-host-south-africa-for-a-multi-format-womens-tour-in-june-july-2024-1432037 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-to-host-south-africa-for-a-multi-format-womens-tour-in-june-july-2024-1432037"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1786357120218300652)  2024-05-03T11:28Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"A comeback RCB can be proud of irrespective of whether they make the playoffs or not. For now hope flickers. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2024-rcb-vs-dc-how-rcb-dysfunctional-unit-came-together-to-conjure-magic-1433650 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2024-rcb-vs-dc-how-rcb-dysfunctional-unit-came-together-to-conjure-magic-1433650"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1789883316419600656)  2024-05-13T05:00Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@vlp1994 Its still a long shot. Rain in the air as well. Finishing a creditable 5th is still an excellent result with the bowling attack theyve had"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1790243646044016666)  2024-05-14T04:52Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@ZeptoNow @zeptocares Care to explain how Ive saved INR [---] on this order"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1790710189001478518)  2024-05-15T11:45Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@ImTheBaljeet Have you seen the condition of the stadium Not fit to host even a domestic game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1791290802402189701)  2024-05-17T02:13Z 14.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Gautam Gambhir on BCCI's radar for head coach role. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-approaches-gautam-gambhir-to-become-india-s-head-coach-1434133 https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-approaches-gautam-gambhir-to-become-india-s-head-coach-1434133"  
[X Link](https://x.com/captainshanky/status/1791467466524405979)  2024-05-17T13:55Z 14.8K followers, 48.9K engagements

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