Aaron McNicholas

Aaron McNicholas

Cricket Editor · 309 articles

Aaron McNicholas is the editor and a writer for ReadCricket. With several years of experience in sports journalism, he has contributed to organisations including Cricket Ireland, England Handball, Cricket World and Golf Today. A self-described inconsistent, loopy, leg spinner, Aaron has enjoyed far greater success writing about the game than playing it. Today, he specialises in cricket journalism, combining insight with a deep passion for the sport. Away from the keyboard, Aaron is often found behind the lens of a camera, capturing moments in Sport and wildlife photography.

How Riyan Parag silenced critics and led RR forward
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How Riyan Parag silenced critics and led RR forward

Riyan Parag has spent much of his IPL career fighting noise. Criticism trolling and relentless scrutiny have followed the Rajasthan Royals captain for years but in IPL 2026 the 24-year-old has finally begun reshaping the conversation around him. Rajasthan’s dramatic push into the playoffs has become as much about Parag’s resilience as the team’s performances […]

IPL 2026 eliminator: How SRH plan to stop Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal
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IPL 2026 eliminator: How SRH plan to stop Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal

As the IPL 2026 eliminator approaches, the spotlight has firmly settled on two batting units built to intimidate. Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad arrive with firepower stacked at the top and the tactical battle could well decide who keeps their title hopes alive. For Rajasthan, much of the conversation begins with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. […]

“I Want To Break Gayle’s Record” — Teen Star’s T20 Dream
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“I Want To Break Gayle’s Record” — Teen Star’s T20 Dream

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already shattered expectations in IPL 2026. Now, the Rajasthan Royals prodigy has set his sights on one of the biggest records in T20 cricket history. The fearless left hander says he wants to become the first player ever to score a double century in the format while also surpassing […]

“220-250 Is Not Safe”: RCB captain issues warning before GT clash
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“220-250 Is Not Safe”: RCB captain issues warning before GT clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar believes IPL 2026 has become one of the toughest seasons ever for bowlers with massive scores now turning into the norm rather than the exception. Ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 showdown against Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala, Patidar admitted that even totals above 220 are no longer enough to guarantee […]

Which cricket team holds the record for the most T20 Blast titles?
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Which cricket team holds the record for the most T20 Blast titles?

The 2026 Vitality Blast begins this Friday with counties across England once again chasing a place at Finals Day and a shot at domestic T20 glory. Since the competition launched in 2003 the Blast has delivered unforgettable rivalries, explosive batting displays and dramatic knockout finishes. Yet as another season begins one question continues to dominate […]

How Somerset smashed the highest-ever Vitality Blast cricket score
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How Somerset smashed the highest-ever Vitality Blast cricket score

There are explosive T20 innings and then there are nights that completely redefine what feels possible in the format. Somerset’s astonishing assault on Derbyshire in the 2022 Vitality Blast quarter-final belonged firmly in the second category. On a breathless evening at Taunton the hosts hammered 265-5, the highest score ever recorded in Vitality Blast history, […]

Former India selector compares IPL teen sensation to Sachin
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Former India selector compares IPL teen sensation to Sachin

Former India selector Kiran More believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the same spark that once made a young Sachin Tendulkar stand out from the crowd, hailing the Rajasthan Royals prodigy as a future star capable of bringing immense pride to Indian cricket. At just 15 years old, Sooryavanshi has become one of the […]