England have avoided whitewash

England have avoided whitewash

England will breathe a sigh of relief after Sydney. They have avoided another soul-crushing 0-5 whitewash. It would have been difficult to avoid the whitewash had they lost this game because the next game, a day-night at Hobart, England stands no chance. Was it really excellent batting that saved the game for England? Were Australian …

What is ailing English cricket?

What is ailing English cricket?

11 days. It took just 11 days to decide the winner of 2021-22 Ashes. That is quicker than any that could be imagined. After over 2 years of extreme hype, with England planning for this very tour, things derailed rather quickly. The English media and the public have lambasted their team and rightly so. They …

England’s last chance to keep Ashes alive

England’s last chance to keep Ashes alive

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 …

Review of England after Adelaide

Review of England after Adelaide

It is really hard to believe that England have been planning for the 2021 Ashes series for 2 years. Yes, that is what is everyone made to believe. The rest and rotation policy that was followed in Sri Lanka and against India, both at home and away, points in this direction. As was the selection …

The first Ashes test at Gabba

The first Ashes test at Gabba

So, the first Ashes test at Gabba has resulted in a resounding victory for Australia. The defeat was so chastening that it is difficult to see England emerge from this rubble but emerge they must. Not just for their sake but for the sake of the cricket watching global fans. We just do not want …

England vs Australia The Ashes preview

England vs Australia The Ashes preview

If England are in Australia in the month of December and will be celebrating Christmas in Australia, it can mean only onething. THE ASHES is here. The Ashes which is the predominant trophy that predates any tournament is about to start and the excitement even after 100 years is still undiminished. Even ODI and T20 …

ICC is out of their minds and Tim Paine

ICC is out of their minds

Cricket fans all over the world, get ready for a rollercoaster ride over the next decade. Do not worry if your team failed to win a world championship. There is always the next year. Yes, now teams do not have to feel sad that they failed to win a ODI World Cup or T20 World …