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It is by now rather popular as to how Ricky Ponting, one of the greats of the game predicted the exact mode of dismissal of Prithvi Shaw in the first innings at Adelaide. Shaw was bowled just after. These were infact prophetic words from a former great but was he actually a party to Shaw’s …
It is an inescapable fact that all of us are living during unprecedented times. The pandemic has swept the globe with such ferocity that most of the sporting events are either cancelled or held within closed doors. This has led to enormous amount of financial loss for various boards across the globe. Cricket too had …
The first test between India and Australia will begin at Adelaide tomorrow. Shubnam Gill has voiced his opinion about the alleged chin music of the Australian bowlers. Here is a young Indian player who is thought to be a supremely talented batsman who instead of letting himself score runs against one of the finest attacks …
In about 3 days, the first test between India and Australia will begin in Adelaide. This will as we know be a day-night test match. The first such instance for India in Australia and their first day-night game against a top team. This is going to be a new experience for the Indian team and …
The Indian A team just completed their first practise game of the current Australian tour. It was a 3 day game against Australia A. This was the first of 2 practise games planned before the first test at Adelaide. Unlike the previous tours, the Indian team took this game seriously and played with 11 players. …
I have always thought that Hardik Pandya is an overrated cricketer and that at best, he wilI be an asset for the Indian team in T20 cricket. I thought that he is in the Indian team only because he is playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL. However, I must confess that I never thought I …
India and Australia completed the 2nd leg of the 3 leg series with T20. India emerged victorious in the series with 2-1. This was not really a surprise because the Indians were involved in a 60 day IPL tournament and they were much more T20 fit than the Australians. The Indians were infact expected to …
As some of us know, one set of Indian players were involved in the 2nd T20 game against Australia in Sydney. At the sametime, in another ground in Sydney, the Indian A team was involved in a game against Australia. With a bench strength of more than 20 players, it is possible to allocate a …
Ian Chappell, the former Australian captain and an excellent commentator and thinker of the game, has opined that the switch hit will have to be banned from the game. He has raised some valid points about which we will discuss. More than the switch hit, it is the free hit that needs immediate review and …
The much awaited series of the year, atleast in terms of viewership, is underway in Australia. The first of the three legs has been completed and Australia have emerged as the victors. Australia won the ODI series 2-1 after 2 superlative batting performance in the first couple of games. Bowlers must revolt against such blatant …