2021 Season: Memorable Moments Across Cricket and Beyond

When you look back at the 2021 season, the year when emerging talents, dramatic matches, and unexpected tech hiccups defined the sporting calendar, also known as the 2021 cricket calendar, you instantly see how it encompasses both triumphs and controversies. One standout is women's T20 cricket, a fast‑pacing format that gave young players a global stage. The format requires power hitting, tight fielding, and smart bowling, and it enabled India’s Under‑19 women to clinch the ACC Under‑19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur, with Gongadi Trisha leading the run‑scoring charts. This victory illustrates how youth tournaments influence the broader season narrative, feeding talent into senior squads and keeping the fan base engaged.

Tech Glitches, Record‑Breaking Captains and Rising Stars

Another layer of the 2021 season, its drama extended beyond the boundary ropes when a speedometer glitch, an erroneous reading that suggested a bowler delivered 173 kph sent fans into a frenzy during England’s women’s T20I win over India. The glitch highlighted how technology can shape perception, even if the error was later corrected. Meanwhile, England’s bold move to hand the captaincy to Jacob Bethell at 21 shows the season’s willingness to trust youth, breaking a 136‑year record. Bethell’s ascent connects to the same talent pipeline that powered the Under‑19 successes, proving that the 2021 season bridges junior breakthroughs with senior leadership changes.

Beyond the scores and glitches, the 2021 season also sparked conversations about mentorship, health titles, and even international travel, reflecting how sports intersect with society. Whether you’re curious about how a speed‑reading error can affect player reputation or how a teenage captain can reshape team dynamics, the stories below give you a front‑row seat. Dive into the collection to see detailed match recaps, player profiles, and the unexpected side notes that made this year unforgettable.