Category Archives: Cricket

High-scoring matches a concern that needs to be addressed

The ongoing One-Day International (ODI) series between India and Australia has turned out to be a run-fest, and from flat pitches to new fielding rules; almost everything is loaded in the favour of the batsmen. Suddenly, scoring or chasing 300-plus

High-scoring matches a concern that needs to be addressed

The ongoing One-Day International (ODI) series between India and Australia has turned out to be a run-fest, and from flat pitches to new fielding rules; almost everything is loaded in the favour of the batsmen. Suddenly, scoring or chasing 300-plus

How Dada Went Wrong

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan should be picked for Test team ahead of the upcoming South Africa tour. Ganguly told The Indian Express that, “Sehwag and Zaheer must immediately be brought back into

How Dada Went Wrong

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan should be picked for Test team ahead of the upcoming South Africa tour. Ganguly told The Indian Express that, “Sehwag and Zaheer must immediately be brought back into

India suffering because Ishant Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin are struggling

Once again, Indian bowling, particularly fast bowling, is in absolute shambles. In last three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), the Indian bowler have conceded 304 (6.14), 359 (7.18) and 304 (6.08) respectively. Now, many would argue that, pitches used were more suitable

India suffering because Ishant Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin are struggling

Once again, Indian bowling, particularly fast bowling, is in absolute shambles. In last three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), the Indian bowler have conceded 304 (6.14), 359 (7.18) and 304 (6.08) respectively. Now, many would argue that, pitches used were more suitable

India needs the class of both Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, keeping in mind Tests outside the sub-continent

Now that Sachin Tendulkar has decided to hang his boots, the big question that arises is: “Who will take his No 4 spot in India’s Test line-up?” It’s not a void that Tendulkar will leave; it will be a huge

India needs the class of both Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, keeping in mind Tests outside the sub-continent

Now that Sachin Tendulkar has decided to hang his boots, the big question that arises is: “Who will take his No 4 spot in India’s Test line-up?” It’s not a void that Tendulkar will leave; it will be a huge

Misbah-ul-Haq: Pakistan’s centrifugal force

Misbah-ul-Haq is always under scrutiny for his “so-called” defensive outlook, and no matter how brilliant he is on the field for Pakistan, the blame invariable is apportioned to Misbah. To appreciate Misbah’s worth, it is necessary to look closely at

Misbah-ul-Haq: Pakistan’s centrifugal force

Misbah-ul-Haq is always under scrutiny for his “so-called” defensive outlook, and no matter how brilliant he is on the field for Pakistan, the blame invariable is apportioned to Misbah. To appreciate Misbah’s worth, it is necessary to look closely at

Cricket Be Damned?

Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th test match is surrounded by a whole lot of unwanted drama, with the sudden scheduling of the upcoming West Indies series and the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) ‘u-turn’ from the tour of South

Cricket Be Damned?

Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th test match is surrounded by a whole lot of unwanted drama, with the sudden scheduling of the upcoming West Indies series and the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) ‘u-turn’ from the tour of South

BCCI vs CSA – The game of favours and counter-favours

We are all busy making guesses about Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test match and his farewell at his home ground, but aren’t we ignoring the BCCI’s U-turn from the tour of South Africa, and how this can be a very dangerous move

BCCI vs CSA – The game of favours and counter-favours

We are all busy making guesses about Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test match and his farewell at his home ground, but aren’t we ignoring the BCCI’s U-turn from the tour of South Africa, and how this can be a very dangerous move

…And England Won The Ashes Urn

Englishmen were sitting in the middle of The Oval; drining beer, singing songs and posting lovely pictures on Twitter. Whereas, Aussies were trying to get some sleep after a demoralzing Ashes defeat. The Ashes 2013 is over, and as many

…And England Won The Ashes Urn

Englishmen were sitting in the middle of The Oval; drining beer, singing songs and posting lovely pictures on Twitter. Whereas, Aussies were trying to get some sleep after a demoralzing Ashes defeat. The Ashes 2013 is over, and as many

… and Australia Lost The Ashes Urn

Picture courtesy: theaustralian.com.au I was enjoying watching a movie but suddenly, an absolutely rubbish and unnecessary ‘item number’ came up and broke the entire link.  People, who were sitting in the theatre, started talking among themselves and from there,  the

… and Australia Lost The Ashes Urn

Picture courtesy: theaustralian.com.au I was enjoying watching a movie but suddenly, an absolutely rubbish and unnecessary ‘item number’ came up and broke the entire link.  People, who were sitting in the theatre, started talking among themselves and from there,  the

Australian crisis: Blaming BBL isn’t going to help.

Australian crisis: Blaming BBL isn’t going to help..

Australian crisis: Blaming BBL isn’t going to help.

Australian crisis: Blaming BBL isn’t going to help..