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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 …
It came like a Boult from the blue. Trent Boult, the prime New Zealand seamer has decided to relinquish his New Zealand contract so that he can be available for the various T20 leagues around the world. It essentially means that he will probably not be available to play for New Zealand if he is …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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, …
One more year, one more world cup. This time it is T20 world cup with one more scheduled next year in Australia. These so-called world cups seem to come thick and fast. The tournament was scheduled to be held in India but the Covid situation in the country at the time the decision was taken …