The game we all love, however
Before you go onto to read part 2 of the Asia Cup overall review about BAPH, please read part 1 here. Bangladesh, much needs to be done Of all the teams that were involved in the tournament, it is Bangladesh that has disappointed the most. Ofcourse, no one expected them to win the tournament itself …
Sri Lanka ascended from the ashes like a Phoenix and triumphed in the end in a spectacular fashion. At a time when the whole country is undergoing severe economic and political struggle, the cricketing team have given their countrymen and women something to cheer. Something to smile. It was wonderful see the smiling faces of …
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 …
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 …
So, after a couple of exceptionally boring tests, Australia have won the final test and thereby the series. It was a commendable performance from Australia. They were not even expected to compete but have now ended the series by winning it. Coming on the heels of a resounding Ashes win, this must certainly taste sweet …
The West Indies vs England series and the Australia vs Pakistan series are boring advertisement test cricket. There isn’t any other way to say this. There were lot of expectations before the series began. England have traditionally struggled against West Indies whereas Australia have not travelled well in Asia. Especially, against Pakistan, they have not …
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 …
It has happened. Unbelievable, yes but it has happened. Indian team have lost a world cup game to Pakistan. I am still rubbing my eyes. Is it really true? Could India have lost a world cup game to Pakistan? The same Pakistan who for over 30 years found it impossible to defeat India in a …
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 …