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A cricket crazy fan and a dynamic, unbiased critic of the game. Looks at cricket putting on a different lens, changing the focus and questioning the ordinary viewpoint. Grew up watching the Aussies rule the game, and turned an ardent fan of the game seeing India lift the World Cup.
NewsCollapses in Test Cricket have always been an incredible story. There have been many occasions in which a side has been cruising, but a tight spell, excellent fielding, rash shots, and luck creates a brief moment of chaos that turns the innings around. There are also collapses, which include sides struggling to score from ball […]
NewsPakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has put an end to a roller-coaster career with Pakistan. At the age of twenty-eight, he announces his retirement from international Cricket. His retirement comes after playing 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is. Amir has announced his retirement from Test Cricket a couple of years ago and hasn’t been […]
NewsWith Ravindra Jadeja injured, India has two spinners to choose from for the Adelaide Test. Generally, in Australia, teams prefer just one spinner, unless the match is in Sydney or, on some occasions, Melbourne. With Vihari batting at six, India has a part-time spinner and need to choose between Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav for […]
NewsInjuries, loss of form, and promotions have put a question mark on Australia’s opening combination for the first Test. A few weeks ago, David Warner was in line to open with Joe Burns or Will Pucovski. The debate for the vacant opener spot was to be between Burns and Pucovski, as Warner held his own. […]
NewsAfter David Warner, Will Pucovski has been ruled out of the first Test following a concussion suffered in the first warm-up game. Pucovski got hit on the helmet late in the match against India, played at the Drummoyne Oval. The concussion is his ninth so far and puts a hold on his likely Test debut. […]
NewsYuvraj Singh is one of the greatest middle-order batsman and all-rounders India has had. He was a three-dimensional player with his explosive batting, eye-catching fielding, and handy left-arm spin. His left-arm spin, in particular, is known to irritate some top batsmen, with Kevin Pieterson calling him a pie chucker. The former Indian All-rounder has been […]
NewsUmesh Yadav has started his career back in 2010 and enjoyed his share of ups and downs. He made his debut in 2010 but had to wait for his chance as India had other pacers for the job. Umesh Yadav was finally given the opportunity in 2011 against West Indies. He did well in West […]
NewsHardik Pandya won the man-of-the-series award in the T20s and was arguably India’s best batsman in the one-day series. Before the series, a lot was spoken about his presence as a pure batsman. Many questioned his selection, as they felt better options are available for the number six role. Hardik straightaway proved everyone wrong. He […]
NewsAfter a long short-stop career, the 35-year-old Parthiv Patel has announced a full stop to his career. Parthiv Patel’s career has been a unique one. He has played 25 Tests, 38 ODIs, and two T20Is. His last international game was during the famous Johannesburg Test. Though he didn’t play, Parthiv Patel was a part of […]
NewsWith Bumrah and Shami having their workload managed and Bhuvneshwar Kumar not available for the T20s, India got the chance to test some new players. Testing new players are turning out to be a good thing as India will now be able to get a picture of the group that is likely for the T20 […]
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019
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