The game we all love, however
England vs South Africa has always been a series that is much anticipated. The games were contested keenly with both the teams emerging triumphant in the opponent’s country quite regularly. However, this series, by the looks of it, may not be that much close. It probably is not the much anticipated series. South Africa are …
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 …
The Indian team for the South African T20 series and the England test was announced. As expected, some of the leading figures chose to skip the T20 series. I had written earlier that some of them should not be allowed to skip, especially, Jadeja, Rohit and Bumrah because their franchise never really had a chance …
India will be playing a series of T20s against South Africa in the month of June. Well, what is the need for such a series? What do the board aim to gain from this tour for a world cup that will be held in Australia? Well, not much. Why would South Africa agree to travel …
The indomitable spirit of South Africa has come to the fore over the last couple of months. Who would have expected South Africa will draw the series with New Zealand? First the incredible series win against India and that was followed by a much better performance in New Zealand. The latter will be much more …
It was a disastrous tour of South Africa. Whichever way you look at it. There is no escaping from this plain fact. A tour that was supposed to announce to the world that India is now the undisputed leader irrespective of the WTC final result, has ended in one disappointment after another. For every Indian …
Yes, will India create history in South Africa this time? The previous series between India and South Africa started off in a dramatic fashion. On a seaming pitch, South Africa were reduced to 12 for 3 in the space of just 6 overs. It was B Kumar who was behind that extraordinary start for the …
Yes, it is official now. The batsman who can hit any bowler to any part of the ground he so desires has officially retired. We are talking about the one and only Mr. 360. Not for nothing is he called that. Some of the shots that he played which includes the scoop over the keeper …
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 …