The game we all love, however
Before you go onto read Steve Waugh the epitome of Aussie spirit 2, please read part 1 here. Waugh gumption to drop Warne Waugh and Warne were good friends during the initial stage of their respective careers. After one famous incident, they drifted apart. In this I must commend the decision making of Waugh. Shane …
If there is a cricketer who epitomised the way the Australians played the game, it is none other than Steve Waugh. With him in the crease or yet to come, the game is never lost. The World Cup game against South Africa is an excellent example of the competitive nature of Steve Waugh. Poor Gibbs, …
Yes, sledging has indeed gone too far. Why am I raising this now? It is because of an interesting development in the Duleep Trophy finals in India. Ajinkya Rahane, the West Zone captain, directed his team member, Jaisval to leave the field because of constant sledge. Whether this will create a ripple effect, it is …
Before you go onto read Winning in Australia is so bloody tough 2, please read part 1 here Not just the players but the spectators and the press will be involved The Australians hunt as a pack. From the time the visitors are in Australia, they are constantly reminded of how poor they are. The …
Australia has been the one country for every cricketing nation, where winning is tough. For quite a few countries, it is almost impossible. Over the last 30 years, Australia have lost 6 series, twice to India, thrice to South Africa and once to England. There will be counter argument stating that to win in India …
Ricky Ponting, the incredible former Australian captain and a champion batsman has heaped praise on none other than Surya Kumar Yadav. Infact, he has compared him to another great A B De Villiers. It really is high praise from a great batsman about a rookie who has played only a handful of limited over games …
777 games. It simply is mindboggling. This is the total number of games that the ICC expects all the nations to play between 2023 – 2027. It is about 1 game every third day. At a time when players are close to revolting because of the sheer volume of games, the ICC has gone ahead …
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 …