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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 …
“I think he’s a fantastic player, and he’s got a proven track record. He’s done really well. I thought he’s been batting superbly. These things can happen in a T20 game sometimes. It’s not been that easy for top-order batsmen, this tournament has been pretty challenging. We know his quality, we know his ability, and …
A video is being circulated in the social media apparently that of Virat Kohli’s hotel room. He was clearly not there in the room and someone who had access, decided to videograph and circulate it. It is a gross violation of one’s privacy and it is something the BCCI, CA & ICC will have to …
Roger Binny, the former Indian swing bowler, has taken over from Saurav Ganguly as the BCCI President. Whether his appointment is right or wrong, only time can tell. However, I am pleased that for the second consecutive time, a cricketer has been appointed as the board president. It is time the board is run by …
I have read quite a few cricket autobiographies. Steve Waugh’s Out of my Comfort Zone is an absolute gem whereas I felt Geoffrey Boycott’s The Corridor of Certainty, given his experience in various walks of life, could have contributed more. Ricky Ponting was nice too. On the otherhand, you have Sachin Tendulkar’s Playing it my …
It is an understatement but the fact is that the tenure of Ganguly was disappointing. I like so many diehard fans in this country, expected a lot of changes when Ganguly became the president. I really thought that with a former captain at the helm, a successful one at that and a captain who steered …
“We spoke to a lot of the specialists about his injuries, but we did not get a decent response. This World Cup is important, but his career is more important. He is only 27-28, there is a lot of cricket in front of him. So, we can’t take such a risk. All the specialists we …
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 …
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup because of a back injury. It surely is a big setback for the Indian team who are struggling with their bowling. His action is such that this is bound to happen now or in the future. It has happened now. Back injury is quite …
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