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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.
AnalysisJoe Root has cemented his place as one of England's finest Test cricketers, showcasing remarkable consistency and skill over his illustrious career. With 12,273 runs across 264 innings, Root has been a stalwart at the crease, averaging 51.1, a testament to his resilience and adaptability in the longest format of the game
AnalysisShikhar Dhawan has had an impressive ODI career, as reflected in the cumulative statistics. Over the course of 164 innings, he has amassed 6,793 runs from 7,436 balls with an average of 44.1 and a strike rate of 91.4. His highest score stands at 143, and he has scored 39 half-centuries and 17 centuries, underscoring his consistency and ability to convert starts into big scores.
AnalysisThe West Indies triumphed in a rain-affected contest against South Africa after opting to field first. Despite a delayed start, the match proceeded as a 40-over affair, and South Africa found themselves in deep trouble early on, losing four wickets for just 33 runs within the first six overs. With half of their side back in the pavilion by the 9th over, the Proteas were staring at a potential collapse
AnalysisPakistan's first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi began on a shaky note as they lost three early wickets, with Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), and Babar Azam all dismissed for single digits. The top order's collapse put Pakistan in a precarious position, raising concerns about their ability to post a competitive total.
AnalysisIn a thrilling encounter, the Barbados Royals Women, led by skipper Hayley Matthews, displayed their bowling prowess after opting to field first against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Despite several of the Warriors' batters getting off to promising starts, none could deliver a significant knock, leaving them restricted to a modest 118/9 in their 20 overs
AnalysisOn the opening day of the 2nd Test match, West Indies' rising star Shamar Joseph delivered a spellbinding performance that dismantled South Africa's batting line-up. With a fiery pace and precision that belied his years, Joseph bowled 14 overs, of which four were maidens, conceding a mere 33 runs while claiming five crucial wickets.
AnalysisIreland Women made history by securing a thrilling 7-run victory over Sri Lanka, leveling the two-match T20I series 1-1 and marking their first-ever win against the Sri Lankan women's team in this format. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Ireland posted a formidable 173/3, thanks to a sensational knock of 119 from just 75 balls by opener Gaby Lewis
AnalysisThe final match was a showcase of Sri Lanka's dominance, as they cruised to a comprehensive 110-run win, clinching the series. This victory was particularly significant as it marked Sri Lanka's first ODI series win against India on home soil in 27 years.
AnalysisLondon Spirit finds themselves in familiar territory, languishing at the bottom of the standings alongside Manchester Originals. The echoes of past nightmares seem to haunt them as they grapple with the same issues that have plagued them from the start.
AnalysisSri Lanka's chase was led by a stellar knock from Harshitha Samarawickrama, who scored a career-best 86* runs. The opening partnership between Samarawickrama and Vishmi Gunaratne (30) laid a strong foundation with an 83-run stand.
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