An Expected Cakewalk When the West Indies landed on the shores of Australia for a 2 Test Series, the pundits had already pronounced their fate. It was going to be a cakewalk for the Kangaroos, who had been in fine form after the World Cup Triumph and a 3-0 whitewash of the Pakistani Team. TheContinue reading “West Indies Cricket Re-Born @ ‘ The Gabba ‘”
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National Duties vs League Cricket : A Developing Conundrum
Rapid Evolution Cricket is rapidly evolving and has come a long way from being a one-dimensional Test format to a multi-format, vibrant, colourful, money spinner of a sport. Not only has the audience changed, but the players too have transformed. They are no longer the traditional, technique-savvy players, but have graduated to the more aggressive,Continue reading “National Duties vs League Cricket : A Developing Conundrum “
The 3 Most Incredible Innings of 2023
2023 was an amazing year of Cricket. The year enveloped the ODI World Cup, the World Test Championship Final, the Ashes Series, The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Asia Cup, and the hugely popular Indian Premier League. The year saw some breathtaking action and some unbelievable performances, where the cricketers stretched themselves beyond the realm of reality.Continue reading “The 3 Most Incredible Innings of 2023”
Ruturaj Gaikwad – A Shubhman Twin
An Exclusive Batting Star A cracking innings of 123 at Guwahati, laced with 13 fours and 7 sixes, a staggering strike rate of 215, against a formidable Australian Team. This is what Ruturaj Gaikwad can deliver. He is from a new breed of players in International Cricket who are bound to set batting standards forContinue reading “Ruturaj Gaikwad – A Shubhman Twin”
England’s Nightmare, Pak Warner(ed) and Ton Up Virat
The Defending Champions were expected to bounce back after a bruising defeat to Afghanistan. The South Africans too were nursing a blow from the Netherlands after a tremendous start, and therefore the contest at the Wankhede in Mumbai between England and South Africa the two arch rivals had huge relevance to the fortunes of bothContinue reading “England’s Nightmare, Pak Warner(ed) and Ton Up Virat”
Clueless England Fail Afghan Test As Aussies Dump Lankans
Cricket A Great Leveller England have redefined the way Cricket is played in the last couple of years. They have built a reputation of being one of the most fearsome sides in the world and the fact that they are ODI and T20 World Champions has further corroborated their position. But Cricket, like life, isContinue reading “Clueless England Fail Afghan Test As Aussies Dump Lankans”
Old Trafford & Port of Spain, Drown In The Rain
A Resurgent England A resurgent England had brought about a turnaround at Headingley. The wind was changing its course, as the English appeared to be clawing back under an invigorated Ben Stokes. The addition of Mark Wood and Chris Woakes had spurred the English and The Ashes was poised for an exciting climax as theContinue reading “Old Trafford & Port of Spain, Drown In The Rain”
A Woods & Woakesy Show
Ashes Alive Desperate situations do not need desperate actions but cool, collected carefully thought-out reactions. England eventually got it right at Headingley and have kept the Ashes alive with two more matches to go. Bazball Gone Astray Under the stewardship of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, England have been playing aggressive ruthless cricket, pulverising oppositions.Continue reading “A Woods & Woakesy Show”
Novak Djokovic : The Relentless Serb
The Glittering Night The glittering Melbourne skyline appeared soaked in the bluish charm and scenic delight of the Rod Laver Arena. The atmosphere was captivating as the Men’s Final of the Australian Open 2023 between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas unfolded infront of an extremely involved and passionate audience. A Controversy to Handle Novak DjokovicContinue reading “Novak Djokovic : The Relentless Serb”
Leckie’s Day as Argentina & Poland Advance : World Cup Day 11
It promised to be a scintillating day for Football with Messi and Lewandowski locking horns, with Saudi Arabia and Australia on the verge of history and with France expected to get some more match practice before the knockouts. However, the day ended gain with some going over the moon and some sinking into despair. Lets have a look onContinue reading “Leckie’s Day as Argentina & Poland Advance : World Cup Day 11”