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I would just like to write about some random happenings around the world. I will start with Ashwin’s views about the reverse or switch hit, move onto the Aussies slamming Smith for a poor review and Sri Lanka’s win. Switch hit or reverse sweep This bit of batting is an exciting innovation. There were calls …
David Warner saved his best for his old nemesis, Sunrisers Hyderabad. It is no secret that Warner was treated rather poorly last year. The reason for that is still unknown. He was the captain when SRH won their only IPL title a few years ago. Yes, Warner was involved in the ball-tampering controversy and as …
Justin Langer, the combative former Australian coach is back in the news. This time for good reason. Rather good reason from a general perspective. A report has emerged that he is interested to take up the role of head coach of the England cricket team. The position has fallen vacant after Chris Silverwood was shown …
The West Indies vs England series and the Australia vs Pakistan series are boring advertisement test cricket. There isn’t any other way to say this. There were lot of expectations before the series began. England have traditionally struggled against West Indies whereas Australia have not travelled well in Asia. Especially, against Pakistan, they have not …
A few days ago, during the Langer controversy, I came across an interesting suggestion by Ian Chappell. He is known as one of the best Australian captain and when he talks, generally everyone listens. His cricketing acumen is among the best. Naturally, when he brings up a revolutionary idea, naturally, it is bound to be …
It is hard to believe but it is true. Langer’s resignation leaves Australia in meltdown. It has hardly been a month since they won The Ashes. Three months since Australia won the World T20 and just about 2 months since Cummins was appointed the captain. Former players have attacked Cricket Australia and Cummins for the …
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The controversy surrounding Justin Langer refuses to sleep. Whether it is his penchant to be in the news all the time or does controversy follow him whatever he does is not really clear but it looks like he rather enjoys to be in the middle of a storm. Ever since Australia lost their home series …
One more year and one more Ashes is done and dusted. Australia swept to an easy win. England were nowhere found in the entire series. It was a complete one-sided affair. For the 3rd consecutive series, England were humiliated in Australia. 0-5 in 2013, 0-4 in 2017 and now 0-4 in 2021. All said and …
England have one last chance to keep the Ashes alive. It is pressure enough. Come Boxing Day, the magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground will host more than 70,000 spectators. England can be rest assured that more than 90% of them will be vociferous supporters of Australia. Beers will keep flowing throughout the game and Australians are …
Before you get on with the review of Australia after Adelaide, please feel free to read about my review about England. Australia must be thrilled. Hardly 2 tests into the series and they are already one test win away from winning and retaining the Ashes. Remember, last time, in England, Australia drew the series to …