Perth lived up to its reputation of being a ground of sensational possibilities. A ground full of life for determined fast bowlers. A ground for seam, swing, pace and telling bounce. No wonder the Ashes opened to a terrific day of cricket where the hugely expectant crowd had their monies worth. Mitch Starc, leading anContinue reading “7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.”
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England Run Riot Against South Africa But Lose Series
The Bilateral ODI series between England and South Africa ended last night with the Proteas emerging 2-1 victors against the home team England. The South Africans played extremely well in the first two games, but England playing for pride in the third at Rose Bowl, Southampton, rewrote the record books. England batters, when on song,Continue reading “England Run Riot Against South Africa But Lose Series”
Pope To Lead As England Rest Stokes For The Final Test Against India
There was surprise in the air as England announced the playing XI for the 5th and final Test against India, to be played at the Oval starting tomorrow. Ollie Pope shall captain the team in place of the rested Ben Stokes. With 4 changes made to the team that played at Old Trafford, Jacob Bethell,Continue reading “Pope To Lead As England Rest Stokes For The Final Test Against India”
Jadeja-Sundar Tons, A Monumental Fight Back & A Moral Victory For India
Indian Team – A Bunch of Fierce Competitors The Indian Team proved to the world yet again that they are not only better travellers these days but are extremely fierce competitors too. A match which seemed lost for all money was held by the scruff of its neck by belligerent Indian batters led by theContinue reading “Jadeja-Sundar Tons, A Monumental Fight Back & A Moral Victory For India”
Rahul-Gill Defiance Holds England At Bay
The shoulders had dropped, the bodies pushed to the limits, the wind appeared out of the Indian sails, as England made a stranglehold in the Old Trafford Test. But KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill battled the odds to survive and fight another day. England continued batting with ease in the morning of Day 4Continue reading “Rahul-Gill Defiance Holds England At Bay”
England’s Victory At Lord’s – Can’t Help But Ponder
England’s Victory & India’s Loss I have been thinking about England’s victory and India’s loss at Lord’s when Siraj’s defensive prod unknowingly guided the ball, which spun around his legs to hit the base of the leg stump. Out came the bail from its socket, ending the match in an unexpected fashion. India Just MissedContinue reading “England’s Victory At Lord’s – Can’t Help But Ponder”
India Loses The Humdinger At Lord’s… But Only Just
India and England fought a pitched battle, denying each other even an inch, defying the odds, and facing each other with their chin up. Eventually, there could be only one winner, and England just held on as India ran short… but only just. Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison rang the bell at the startContinue reading “India Loses The Humdinger At Lord’s… But Only Just”
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test : A Humdinger Unfolding
India vs England : A Great Day Awaits India, with brilliant bowling, had skittled out England for just 192 in the second innings. The target of 193 was looking absolutely gettable despite the pitch beginning to misbehave. However, the English bowlers appeared to be of a different kind, and they forged their way into theContinue reading “Ind vs Eng 3rd Test : A Humdinger Unfolding”
Quinton Carries KKR Past RR After Bowlers Dominate
KKR Back To Winning Ways Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending Champions, were back to winning ways as they got past a struggling Rajasthan Royals (RR) with relative ease at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Quinton de Kock played a scintillating knock and carried KKR to victory almost single-handedly. A Pitch For Bowlers: AContinue reading “Quinton Carries KKR Past RR After Bowlers Dominate”
SRH Hammer RR As Hyderabad Is Submerged In A Run Deluge
Beware Of The SRH Bat If you are aspiring to become a Bowler, then you should not watch Sunrisers Hyderabad Bat, as the Hyderabadis can cause serious damage to the psyche of a Bowler. This is exactly what transpired in Hyderabad last evening as SRH hammered RR in the TATA IPL Match no. 2. SRHContinue reading “SRH Hammer RR As Hyderabad Is Submerged In A Run Deluge”