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”
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RCB Win Women’s Premier League – A Good Omen For The Men ?
The Cool Mandhana The Girls from Royal Challengers Bangalore ( RCB ) wasted no time in seizing the Women’s Premier League in only their second attempt. 17th March 2024 will go down as a red letter day in the annals of RCB’s history, as their longish lean patch for some silverware, eventually ended with theContinue reading “RCB Win Women’s Premier League – A Good Omen For The Men ?”
7 Up Shami, 50 Up Kohli & Ton Up Iyer Bring Down Spirited Kiwis
History Follows Wankhede The Iconic Wankhede Stadium has witnessed some riveting cricketing history unfolding over its stellar past. The 15th of November 2023, would go down as one of its purple chapters, where an unassailable Indian juggernaut mowed down yet another opponent, grinding records in the melee and scaling new heights. Packed to the rafters,Continue reading “7 Up Shami, 50 Up Kohli & Ton Up Iyer Bring Down Spirited Kiwis”
India Steamroll SA, As Kiwis Continue To Lose Flight
Kohli turns ‘49’ The hard hitting South Africans who were ravaging oppositions with their fearless batting were dealt a drubbing and mauled by an invincible looking Indian Team, so reminiscent of the all conquering West Indian outfits of the 70s and 80s. The Eden Garden bore witness to Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century ( equallingContinue reading “India Steamroll SA, As Kiwis Continue To Lose Flight”
Shami Pockets 5 As India Remains Invictus
A Top of the Table clash, the enthralling landscape of Himachal, the cool precincts of contiguous hills and a fully packed, delightful Dharamshala Stadium. It was a setting which demanded great Cricket and of course an Indian victory and the Men in Blue just did not disappoint. Measured Kiwis Put in to bat, the veryContinue reading “Shami Pockets 5 As India Remains Invictus”
England’s Nightmare, Pak Warner(ed) and Ton Up Virat
The Defending Champions were expected to bounce back after a bruising defeat to Afghanistan. The South Africans too were nursing a blow from the Netherlands after a tremendous start, and therefore the contest at the Wankhede in Mumbai between England and South Africa the two arch rivals had huge relevance to the fortunes of bothContinue reading “England’s Nightmare, Pak Warner(ed) and Ton Up Virat”
India In Sublime Form As Rohit Shatters Records
India squared up against Afghanistan in the second match of their World Cup Campaign at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After a resounding win against Australia, an encore was expected from Team India and the men in Blue just did not disappoint. Afghans Labour to 272 The Afghans decided to bat on a goodContinue reading “India In Sublime Form As Rohit Shatters Records”
Virat, Rahul and Bowlers Rise as Australia ‘Drop’ The Plot
A Much Awaited Encounter It was a much-awaited encounter at Chepauk and though of late India has held sway over the Australians in ODIs, a World Cup game is a different kettle of fish. However, if my pre-World Cup Post is anything to go by, my views on the present Indian and Australian Teams areContinue reading “Virat, Rahul and Bowlers Rise as Australia ‘Drop’ The Plot”
ICC Cricket World Cup : The Buzz is Getting Louder
A Pot Boiler In The Making Cricket enthusiasts, critics, commentators, former players, fans and anyone with even the faintest knowledge of cricket are filling up the print, visual and social media space. Its pouring views on the upcoming ultimate challenge in cricket, the World Cup, to be held in India early next month. The BuzzContinue reading “ICC Cricket World Cup : The Buzz is Getting Louder”
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”