A Decisive Shift in Bangladesh Cricket As a Test playing nation Bangladesh have had a bumpy ride. Of the 144 Test Matches played by the Bangla Tigers since getting Test status, they have secured victories in just 21 matches, losing 105 and drawing 18. Their winning percentage being a meagre 13.98. Having watched them playContinue reading “Test Cricket : A Resurgent Bangladesh Coming to India”
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A Glorious Team & An Inevitable World Title
The Echoes of Victory I was not in the country when India defeated South Africa to clinch their second T20 World Title, in Barbados, West Indies. However, the victory echoed far and wide. A young boy of Egyptian descent, studying in a school in London congratulated me on India’s victory and that how he hadContinue reading “A Glorious Team & An Inevitable World Title”
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”
Bo(u)lted By Trent, Mumbai Lose Again
Boos Continue For Hardik There were unprecedented scenes at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as Hardik Pandya, captaining MI stepped out for the toss against Rajasthan Royals. The boos for Hardik could be heard, but when Sanjay Manjrekar, the anchor, asked the crowd to cheer for Hardik, the boos got louder instead. Hardik triedContinue reading “Bo(u)lted By Trent, Mumbai Lose Again”
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”
Hardik’s Mumbai…Tamed
A High Stakes Contest The scenes at Ahmedabad were unprecedented as Mumbai Indians travelled to Ahmedabad to face Gujarat Titans in their much anticipated, high octane season opener on Sunday night. The stakes were high as Hardik Pandya had crossed over to MI from GT, replacing Rohit Sharma as Captain, causing much heart burn forContinue reading “Hardik’s Mumbai…Tamed”
Rohit Sharma : The Emergence of A Leader
The Most Flamboyant He is one of the most flamboyant of batters the sport has seen. So pleasing to the eye with his exquisite stroke play. The slick cover drives played with effortless ease, the sublime flicks and the belligerent pulls, Rohit Sharma is a Giant in white ball Cricket and in Tests too, heContinue reading “Rohit Sharma : The Emergence of A Leader”
India Win Vizag Test : Level Series 1-1
India Hold Fort India made a remarkable comeback from a shocking defeat at the hands of England in Hyderabad and won the Vizag Test with more than a day to spare. The match moved at a frenetic pace, with India holding fort when it mattered as the English succumbed to some incisive bowling from JaspritContinue reading “India Win Vizag Test : Level Series 1-1”
Rohit, Rinku, Ravi Create A ‘ RRR ‘ Spell @ Bengaluru
An Incredible Game at the Chinnaswamy It was an incredible game of Cricket, moving like a pendulum from one corner to the other. The match was ceasing to end so unprecedented it was and eventually, it took 2 super overs to break the deadlock. India prevailed over the fighting Afghans, outthinking the challengers when itContinue reading “Rohit, Rinku, Ravi Create A ‘ RRR ‘ Spell @ Bengaluru”
Cape Town : A Bizarre Test Match & A Brilliant Indian Win
The Shortest Test Match Just 4 and a half sessions of cricket, 33 wickets, 106.2 overs, 464 runs and the shortest completed Test Match. As bizarre as it may sound, the stats are true. India the better side in this Test became the first Asian Nation to win a Test Match at Cape Town andContinue reading “Cape Town : A Bizarre Test Match & A Brilliant Indian Win”