A qualified sports psychologist with a PhD in athletic performance, Dr. Vikram S. Rajan brings a unique mental-health lens to cricket coverage. He writes extensively on "batsman's anxiety," "captaincy burnout," "pressure handling in super overs," and "post-match depression." His column "Mind and Wicket" features exclusive interviews with international players about their inner demons. Dr. Rajan is the essential voice for "cricket psychology," "team dynamics," and "resilience training" in elite sport.

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Watch- Pakistan’s Forgotten Spinner Outfoxes Warwickshire Captain In T20 Blast – Usama Mir Shines: Pakistan Spinner Outfoxes Warwickshire in Vitality Blast

Watch- Pakistan's Forgotten Spinner Outfoxes Warwickshire Captain In T20 Blast - In a brilliant display of leg-spin bowling, out-of-favour Pakistan spinner Usama Mir has reminded selectors of his prowess by dismantling the Warwickshire batting lineup to secure a vital victory for the Worcestershire Rapids in the Vitality Blast.

Dr. Vikram S. Rajan · May 30, 2026
Cricket News

Suresh Raina’s 87 Off 25: The IPL Knock That Lasted 30 Minutes But Lives On Fore – Suresh Raina’s 87 off 25: The Greatest IPL Knock That Still Defines T20 Cricket

Suresh Raina's 87 Off 25: The IPL Knock That Lasted 30 Minutes But Lives On Fore - In the annals of T20 history, few performances have etched themselves into the collective memory quite like Suresh Raina's explosive 87 off 25 balls. Despite the eventual loss, this 2014 Qualifier 2 masterclass remains the gold standard for pure, unadulterated batting destruction.

Dr. Vikram S. Rajan · May 30, 2026
Cricket News

New Ban Imposed On RCB Fans Hours Before IPL Final – IPL 2026 Final: Bengaluru Police Impose Strict Bans on RCB Fans

New Ban Imposed On RCB Fans Hours Before IPL Final - Ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, Bengaluru Police have issued a strict public advisory and instituted major bans to prevent a repeat of the tragic stampede that overshadowed RCB's historic title win last year.

Geoffrey A. Thornley · May 30, 2026
Cricket News

Irfan Pathan Thrashed For ‘Fatherly’ Defending Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Irfan Pathan Faces Backlash Over Defense of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL Knock

Irfan Pathan Thrashed For 'Fatherly' Defending Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - The IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans became the stage for a heated debate after veteran Irfan Pathan questioned the aggressive bowling tactics used against 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Dr. Vikram S. Rajan · May 30, 2026
Bangladesh Cricket

Scotland Women vs Bangladesh Women 2nd T20I Match, Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy – Scotland Women vs Bangladesh Women T20I: Dream11 Prediction & Pitch Report

Scotland Women vs Bangladesh Women 2nd T20I Match, Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy - The action heats up in Edinburgh as Scotland Women lock horns with Bangladesh Women in the second T20I of the Tri-Series. With Scotland riding high on a dominant win and Bangladesh eager to re-establish their dominance, we break down the key matchups, pitch conditions, and fantasy cricket picks.

Chloe M. Henderson · May 30, 2026
Latest Cricket News

Watch: Riyan Parag scolds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in dugout; 15-year-old cries afte – Viral Video: Riyan Parag Scolds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After RR’s IPL 2026 Exit

Watch: Riyan Parag scolds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in dugout; 15-year-old cries afte - The Rajasthan Royals' exit from IPL 2026 has been overshadowed by a controversial viral video showing Riyan Parag confronting 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the dugout, leaving the teenager visibly distraught.

Dr. Vikram S. Rajan · May 30, 2026
Latest Cricket News

Rohit Sharma’s phone call costs Yashasvi Jaiswal ODI spot; Gautam Gambhir remove – Rohit Sharma’s Late Call Costs Yashasvi Jaiswal ODI Spot for Afghanistan Series

Rohit Sharma's phone call costs Yashasvi Jaiswal ODI spot; Gautam Gambhir remove - A dramatic last-minute phone call from veteran opener Rohit Sharma to BCCI officials has secured his spot in India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. However, this sudden inclusion has cost rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal his place, highlighting a growing tension between short-term selection decisions and head coach Gautam Gambhir's long-term vision for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Marcus Delaney · May 30, 2026
Latest Cricket News

Oliver Peake poised to eclipse Ricky Ponting with historic Australia debut – Oliver Peake Set for Historic Australia ODI Debut Against Pakistan

Oliver Peake poised to eclipse Ricky Ponting with historic Australia debut - The Australian cricket team is set to witness a historic moment in Rawalpindi as 19-year-old sensation Oliver Peake prepares to make his ODI debut, officially becoming the youngest specialist batter to ever represent his country in the format, breaking a record held by the legendary Ricky Ponting.

Chloe M. Henderson · May 30, 2026
Latest Cricket News

No sackings! Justin Langer and Nicholas Pooran survive LSG overhaul after IPL fa – LSG Retain Langer and Pooran Despite IPL 2026 Setback, Pant Future Uncertain

No sackings! Justin Langer and Nicholas Pooran survive LSG overhaul after IPL fa - The Lucknow Super Giants are undergoing a significant structural reset following a disappointing IPL 2026 season. While head coach Justin Langer and star batter Nicholas Pooran appear secure, the franchise faces tough decisions regarding captaincy and the future of record-signing Rishabh Pant.

Marcus Delaney · May 30, 2026
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‘Disappointing’ – Sangakkara on Sam Curran turning out for Surrey with IPL still – Kumar Sangakkara Criticizes Sam Curran’s IPL 2026 Absence

'Disappointing' - Sangakkara on Sam Curran turning out for Surrey with IPL still - Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has publicly expressed his frustration after Sam Curran, who withdrew from the IPL 2026 season citing a season-ending injury, returned to competitive cricket for Surrey in the Vitality Blast.

Chloe M. Henderson · May 30, 2026
Latest Cricket News

Kumar Sangakkara accuses Sam Curran and ECB of betraying Rajasthan Royals in cru – Kumar Sangakkara Criticizes Sam Curran Over IPL Absence Controversy

Kumar Sangakkara accuses Sam Curran and ECB of betraying Rajasthan Royals in cru - The Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 campaign ended in disappointment, but the post-match talk was dominated by head coach Kumar Sangakkara’s frustration regarding Sam Curran, who was sidelined for the IPL citing injury only to appear for Surrey in the T20 Blast.

Dr. Vikram S. Rajan · May 30, 2026