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Just as expected, India pulled off a resounding and convincing win against New Zealand in the 2nd and final test and thereby have won the series as well. Crucially, India have also secured vital points towards the next WTC finals though by that time, there will definitely be a new batting order. Kohli will remember …
The first test between India and New Zealand has just ended in an exciting draw. What looked like a bore and dull draw suddenly came to life and India were firm favourites to win the test when the last hour started. However, the debutant Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel held on for 8 overs before …
An average of just above 32 in 50 test matches. An average that was more than 51 about 5 years ago is now down to below 40. These are the statistics of Ajinkya Rahane. Anyone with such performance, would have been dropped from the team a few years ago. Leave alone India, this sort of …
Did you know, India and New Zealand are involved in a short series just after the conclusion of World T20? Could the timing have been more inappropriate? Are there any takers for this series? From what I can see or gauge, this series is not taken seriously either by the teams or by the fans. …
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Let me confess at the very outset. I have never been a fan of Rohit Sharma. I have always felt that he has been treated with kids gloves whereas other deserving candidates weren’t given much of an opportunity. There is absolutely no doubt in the fact that he has abundance of talent. For a very …
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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 …
It is a well known secret that the Indian team is the most overworked players amongst all the cricket playing nations. They are constantly involved in an away series or a home series or in the IPL. I have said this before but I will say it again that this sort of madness, a schedule …
The 2021 T20 World Cup has thrown a surprising winner at the end. Australia. Who would have expected that at the start of the tournament? I certainly did not. The Australians themselves would not have expected. It showed in their reaction after winning the final. The tournament had other surprises too. Let me offer my …
So, the T20 World Cup is done and dusted and the start of another series. From an Indian player’s perspective, there isn’t much change. Over the last several years, most of the players move lethargically from one series to another. These tired and jaded bunch are now set to cross swords with their recent nemesis, …
Before proceeding with this, please read volume 1, volume 2 and volume 3 and then you can continue with a joke called volume. Lack of accountability towards other boards The BCCI always has this tendency of treating other cricket boards as their lackeys. They do not seem to adhere to the tendency that when you …