The Joe Root Ashes century finally came and the time seemed like it has the burden of more than an innings, more like several decades. The relief shook through the Gabba when Joe Root fined Scott Boland the run that eventually brought him to three figures in Australia. It was not just a century, but the release of 12 years, 2213 deliveries and a history that has cast...
The main point of discussion was Rahul toss comments as India lost the second ODI to South Africa by 358 defending a fantastic performance, and the victory was once again credited to the overwhelming power of the dew in the limited forms of game. India had lost the 20th consecutive linkage in ODIs and with the South African decision to bowl the conditions were so dictated that even...
Pink ball Tests Australia still remain a sole chapter of contemporary cricket, ten years after the inaugural of day-night Test at Adelaide Oval indicated a bold move to redesign the oldest format of the sport. What ensued in the 2015 game between Australia and New Zealand was the theatre of the gripping: swinging pink ball, low scoring and scandals that only increased the drama. The crowds came in,...
Rohit Sharma most sixes in ODIs became the largest news in the world of cricket, when the India skipper shattered the long term record of Shahid Afridi with his 352 nd six in the opening OD between India and South Africa in Ranchi. It was a time that not only defined the progression of Rohit the batter but also the dramatic change in ODI batting in the past...
Virat Kohli vs South Africa has never been less than a tussle full of fire, drilling and the sort of dedication few of the contemporary sportsmen can have put in. And again, Kohli produced a masterpiece during the first ODI in Ranchi, and this is why he is regarded as one of the greatest of all time to take on Proteas. His century did not only steer India...
South Africa require 350 was transformed into the plotting of a thrilling 50 over match where India took great leaps, went dead and made great leaps to get a score of 349. The first one to the last ball the innings were theatrical led by early aggression, middle overs slowness end of innings acceleration. It was a plot which was made brimming with Virat Kohli wielding his talent,...
Australia Without Cummins for Second Ashes Test, This news actually shook the circles of Australian cricket as the headline has been made public today featuring the captain of the team Pat Cummins who is already officially ruled out of the Brisbane showdown against England. The announcement has been received as a huge setback a few days following the impressive victory of Australia at Perth, and most people expect...
WPL auction day in Delhi witnessed drama big-money battles, last minute snubs and headline-making returns and the next season promises to be a dramatic one. The mega event got its start with a shocking turn when Australian celebrity Alyssa Healy failed to get sold at her starting price of INR 50 lakh hence shocked both fans and franchises. It was one of the first signs that this year...
Gambhir on India’s Transition, India Faces Crucial Test. During a press conference following the humiliating defeat of India at the hands of South Africa, team head coach Gautam Gambhir presented the problems that were been experienced by the team in Test cricket especially during their transitional phase. The 408-run loss of India against South Africa at the Guwahati venue was their first impressive loss at home in under...
Wanted Them to Really Grovel , that is the daring and loaded phrase of the South African coach Shukri Conrad after his team had taken a leading role in the Guwahati Test, a quote that immediately elicited heated responses in the world of cricket. On its part, the comment with clear purpose showed the competitive callousness of the mindset behind the South Africa to extend their second innings...