England raised their game once they got past DR Congo. Harry Kane had produced one of the finest goals of the World Cup in that match to take England to safety. Mexico, the co-hosts, were next for the English. The Round of 16 clash was held at the Estadio Azteca, the Mexican fortress and alsoContinue reading “Kane Misses Again”
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Australia Win Sydney, Win Ashes 4-1
The Australians were too good for the English in this summer down under, as they won the Sydney Test by 5 wickets and with it, most emphatically, won the Ashes 4-1. England were already struggling when the day began. With just two wickets left in the shed and only 119 runs ahead, a lot dependedContinue reading “Australia Win Sydney, Win Ashes 4-1”
Hard Hitting Robin Smith, Dies.
The square-cut is one of the most attractive strokes in cricket, played by wristy players gifted with elegance, a great eye and loads of timing. Over several years of watching cricket, I can say with irrefutable confidence that I have seen three batsmen who no one can match when it comes to the square cut.Continue reading “Hard Hitting Robin Smith, Dies.”
England Decimate Latvia, Storm Into FIFA World Cup
England demolished Latvia 5-0 and raced through to the World Cup next summer on a canter. The Three Lions, led by a brace from the mercurial Harry Kane, and fine efforts from Anthony Gordon and Eze, secured an easy win at the Daugava Stadium in Riga, Latvia. England have been sublime in the Qualifications, winningContinue reading “England Decimate Latvia, Storm Into FIFA World Cup”
Yashasvi Jaiswal: It Happens Only In Bollywood Movies ?…Not Any More
A Giant Swell of a Wave I read an article by Venkata Krishna B dated 13th October 2018 highlighting the struggles of Yashasvi Jaiswal, the incredible talent he possessed and how exciting was the future ahead of him. Yashasvi Jaiswal has proved everything right whatever Venkata Krishan had envisaged. The brilliant southpaw is not onlyContinue reading “Yashasvi Jaiswal: It Happens Only In Bollywood Movies ?…Not Any More”
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 “
India Steamroll SA, As Kiwis Continue To Lose Flight
Kohli turns ‘49’ The hard hitting South Africans who were ravaging oppositions with their fearless batting were dealt a drubbing and mauled by an invincible looking Indian Team, so reminiscent of the all conquering West Indian outfits of the 70s and 80s. The Eden Garden bore witness to Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century ( equallingContinue reading “India Steamroll SA, As Kiwis Continue To Lose Flight”
The Crown Hangs By A Thread…
England Favourites No More England, the defending Champions had come into the World Cup as favourites and many thought that the Crown was well entrenched and it would be a very difficult proposition for any team to wrestle it away. In my inaugural post on the World Cup, I too had a similar view. However,Continue reading “The Crown Hangs By A Thread…”
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”