With two splendid victories, South Africa were looking a totally different side as if on a mission, determined to set aside the disappointments of the years gone by. They were to face Netherlands at Dharamshala and though the Dutch had beaten them in the T20 World Cup last year, the odds were heavily loaded inContinue reading “A Dutch Marvel in the Hills As Kiwis Flatten Afghans”
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New Zealand Annihilate England in World Cup Opener
Beware of New Zealand I had sent out a warning a few days ago in my pre World Cup post. I had mentioned that New Zealand was one of the team’s to beware. England, the defending champions unfortunately did not pay heed to my assessment and were bitterly surprised. A slightly casual England bordering onContinue reading “New Zealand Annihilate England in World Cup Opener”
‘ Not Enough In The Tank ‘
Jacinda Ardem, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, announced her departure from the highest office of her country. She would be leaving next month and handing over the baton to one of her colleagues to steer the country forward. Her 5 year tenure coming to an end. The interesting part is that Jacinda Ardem became the youngestContinue reading “‘ Not Enough In The Tank ‘”
Stokes From Another Planet
England were crowned ICC T20 Cricket Champions when they got the better of Pakistan in the Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ( MCG ) on Sunday. It was a good hard fought match watched by more than 80,000 fans in attendance at the MCG and though England had a relatively easy target to chase, someContinue reading “Stokes From Another Planet”
Aussie ‘Mitch’ Floors the Kiwi Pitch
The Cricket World T20 Championships concluded yesterday night with the less fancied Australia winning the Trophy beating an ever consistent New Zealand in a Final which turned out to be a bit one sided. Infact the Kiwis walked straight into a Desert Storm named ‘ Mitchel Marsh ‘ and were virtually swept away. However, itContinue reading “Aussie ‘Mitch’ Floors the Kiwi Pitch”