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”
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Faf Inspired RCB Sink CSK…Gatecrash Into Playoffs
A Resurgent RCB, Do The Impossible With just 2 points from 8 games and languishing at the bottom of the table, any recovery whatsoever was difficult to believe and qualification to the playoffs a highly improbable possibility, the one most inconceivable. But RCB made it possible. They won 6 games on the trot and thenContinue reading “Faf Inspired RCB Sink CSK…Gatecrash Into Playoffs”
With India’s Problem of Plenty, Rinku Misses Out
India’s Staggering Depth The depth in Indian Cricket is staggering and particularly when it comes to the shorter version of the game, India has the capacity to send at least two teams if not more to major competitions. In this ‘Problem of Plenty’ scenario to finalise the best 15 players to represent India atContinue reading “With India’s Problem of Plenty, Rinku Misses Out”
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 ‘”
The Punjab Paupers & Paltry Challengers of Bengaluru
No Sunday Gains I was expecting a Sunday turnaround for the beleaguered Kings of Punjab and the Royal Challengers from Bengaluru. However the turnaround never came and the Kings and the Royals remained stranded at the bottom warming their spots 9th and 10th, with effectively not much of gains in sight. A Sharp FlameContinue reading “The Punjab Paupers & Paltry Challengers of Bengaluru”
Cric Merry Mayhem
I Have A Few Questions The air in Bengaluru was rarified last night as it offered no resistance to the cricket ball which flew in all directions. I was dumbfounded beyond measure and so was the crowd. Was this the cricket I had played. Was it the same sport with a bat in hand andContinue reading “Cric Merry Mayhem”
Rohit Stands Tall As The Yellow Army Invades Blue Wankhede
The Indian El Classico Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians the two most successful Franchises ( 5 Titles each ) in the history of the Indian Premier League clashed at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night. The broadcasters spared no effort in generating a frenzy around the match, billed as a showdown of exaltedContinue reading “Rohit Stands Tall As The Yellow Army Invades Blue Wankhede”
As Punjab Slip, It’s Time to Say Bye Bye Johnny, Bye Bye Sam
A Vociferous Crowd Silenced A packed Mullanpur Stadium and a vociferous weekend crowd was in anticipation of a belligerent performance from their Kings as they squared up against the table toppers Rajasthan Royals. However, the loyal fans were once again undone by a listless Punjab Kings, who after a winning start have been just slippingContinue reading “As Punjab Slip, It’s Time to Say Bye Bye Johnny, Bye Bye Sam”
SRH vs MI : A Deluge of Runs & Shattered Records
Yesterday night, the Heavens opened and poured runs and runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The arena was swept under this massive deluge and so were the records. The bat dominated the ball like never seen before. The Sunrisers Hyderabad, took the MI bowlers to the cleaners as they batted first onContinue reading “SRH vs MI : A Deluge of Runs & Shattered Records”
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”