The game we all love, however
The league phase is done and dusted in the ongoing T20 World Cup. There has been surprising results and some expected ones. Outrageous batting and excellent bowling. Excellent Perth pitch and quite a few close games. This World Cup has so far lived upto the expectations. It again goes onto show that good pitches will …
What is happening around the cricketing world? Ofcourse, the World T20 is going on which has thrown up quite a few surprises. Something happened with one of the IPL franchise as well. Cricketing news around the world. Dhawan replaces Mayank as the captain First up is the news that Shikhar Dhawan has been named as …
What is common between Kumble and Warne? They both are great spin bowlers. They were considered among the best of their era. In the case of Warne, perhaps, one of the best ever. In the case of Kumble, perhaps, India’s greatest match winner. Overtaking the likes of Tendulkar, Dravid, Kohli & Harbhajan. What is common …
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 …