An Engineer & A Sportsman A B.Tech in Information Technology, Ravichandran Ashwin was adept at academics and sports, but his passion for Cricket led to his career decision. He initially started as an opening batsman but then switched to off-spin bowling. A determined hard worker, Ashwin took to the grind at Chepauk and learned hisContinue reading “Ashwin: The Lord Of Chennai”
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Mitch Starc Hits ‘Purple Patch’ As Shahrukh’s KKR Tame SRH To Win Their 3rd IPL Title
The Driven Bunch From Bengal The hot and humid Sunday evening at the Chepauk belonged to the Purple and Golden Brigade from the East as the rampaging Kolkata Knight Riders annihilated Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the IPL 2024. The Orange Army from the neighbourhood, who had shown so much spunk and bravado right through theContinue reading “Mitch Starc Hits ‘Purple Patch’ As Shahrukh’s KKR Tame SRH To Win Their 3rd IPL Title”
Jo Jeeta Wahi ‘ Marcus ‘
The scenes at The Chepauk, yesterday evening, were unprecedented. Chennai Super Kings’ fortress was not only breached but pounded by an enigma called Marcus Stoinis. The gentle Nawabs of Lucknow, for a change had donned a different garb. They were not going away without a win, the Sea of Yellow had to be silenced, aContinue reading “Jo Jeeta Wahi ‘ Marcus ‘”
IPL 2024 Begins : Ruturaj led CSK Win Easy Against RCB
The 17th Edition and A Sea Of Yellow Indian Premier League returned for its 17th edition, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings locking horns with rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at the M A Chidambaram Stadium. Besieged by a sea of yellow, the CSK fortress, led by their new marshal Ruturaj Gaikwad, appeared intimidating toContinue reading “IPL 2024 Begins : Ruturaj led CSK Win Easy Against RCB”
Virat, Rahul and Bowlers Rise as Australia ‘Drop’ The Plot
A Much Awaited Encounter It was a much-awaited encounter at Chepauk and though of late India has held sway over the Australians in ODIs, a World Cup game is a different kettle of fish. However, if my pre-World Cup Post is anything to go by, my views on the present Indian and Australian Teams areContinue reading “Virat, Rahul and Bowlers Rise as Australia ‘Drop’ The Plot”