Earning A Nation’s Respect The just-concluded World Cup has been a life changing event for Rohit Sharma. He not only captained the Indian side with extraordinary distinction but made a place in the hearts of billions of Indian fans, who roared with glee and cried with him as the tournament unfolded. He led the emotionsContinue reading “Captain ‘Selfless’ Rohit replaced by Hardik @ Mumbai Indians”
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Young Turks Under The ‘SKY’
India win big at Johannesburg India trounced South Africa by a mammoth 106 runs in the 3rd T20 played out at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The ( not so ) second-string South African Team ( they still had Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj and Shamsi ) experienced aContinue reading “Young Turks Under The ‘SKY’”
Shami : A Fiery Bowler From A Sweet Land
Amroha & Its Place In The Sun A small district in the west of Uttar Pradesh, Amroha, has suddenly come into great reckoning. The city which has given several scholars, artists, politicians and freedom fighters, was never known for a sportsman, until, India’s pace sensation, the magician of seam and swing, Mohd Shami brought downContinue reading “Shami : A Fiery Bowler From A Sweet Land”
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”
Fresh & Fit Aussies Outwit India at the Oval
The Much Awaited Duel The much anticipated and hyped World Test Championship’ 23 Final played out at ‘ The Oval ‘ in London ended on the last day, with Australia emerging victorious over a much heralded Indian side. Both the teams had fought hard over the past two years and had emerged challengers for theContinue reading “Fresh & Fit Aussies Outwit India at the Oval”
A Tale of Two Catches and a No Ball
The Two and a Half Day AffairsThe 3rd Test Match between India and Australia again ended in two and a half days. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been a limited affair when it comes to the number of days the 3 Test matches have lasted. To be precise only 7.5 days of cricket has taken placeContinue reading “A Tale of Two Catches and a No Ball”
Sweeping Aussies…Swept Away
The 2nd Test Match between Australia and India was interestingly poised when Day 3 began today. A match which the Aussies just couldn’t lose had built up beautifully upto this point and though the Aussies had dominated most part of it, the Indians had fought hard to stay absolutely relevant in the game. The FirstContinue reading “Sweeping Aussies…Swept Away”
A Mountain of Runs…But Why no Takers ?
Big Stats His figures are staggering to say the least and thinking that he is in prolific form would be an understatement. Sarfaraz Khan, the batting mainstay of Mumbai for the past three seasons has been on an indefinite scoring spree, averaging over a 100 in the past three years with an overall Ranji TrophyContinue reading “A Mountain of Runs…But Why no Takers ?”
S K Y : Of Another Universe
The purists would be shocked, the adventurous would be in awe and the gritty would be stunned. You may belong to any section of the batting spectrum, shock and awe are the true emotions one experiences on seeing the belligerence of Surya Kumar Yadav, the SKY, who has been engulfing bowling units, all and sundry.Continue reading “S K Y : Of Another Universe”
Virat : A Leader so true to his Name
Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s Test Team Captain yesterday in a not so expected move thus sending the Internet abuzz. Several commentators were seen speculating, analysing and commenting on Kohli’s move, which literally came like a bolt from the blue. However, for me it was not that surprising and even if India had wonContinue reading “Virat : A Leader so true to his Name”