Despite the strong push by Cricket Boards (BCCI/ECB/CA) and by eminent legends (E.g. Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting, Ben Stokes Etc.), it is clear that Test Cricket is facing a crisis. Other than matches involving ENG, AUS and IND, there are barely any spectators watching the match (in the stadium or through OTT). A new T20 …
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Sachin Tendulkar is widely considered as the greatest One Day International (ODI) batsman in history. A quick comparison to see how the current ICC ODI No:1 batsman - Virat Kohli - is shaping up against the records of Sachin Tendulkar. Whether Virat can keep up this pace, time will tell ... Adios!
Rohit Sharma: Against the World Champions, in their backyard, he scores 2 centuries, one 99, average of 110, in 5 matches! Ever since he has been made an opener, he has been awesome in ODIs. It is then an utter pity that he looks a total different player in Test Matches, even on Indian pitches. …
Let me name a few great atheletes, who have dominated their sport, like Roger Federer has dominated in Tennis. Michael Jordan Pele Diego Maradona Sachin Tendulkar Michael Schumacher Lance Armstrong *** (Should not be considered at this point. He has had impact for sure, just not the positive kind) Usain Bolt Michael Phelps Well, you …
Pete Sampras timed his retirement perfectly. Right after winning his 14th Grand-Slam (US Open 2002). At that time, he was still among the Top-10 players in the World. Imran Khan timed his retirement perfectly. Right after Pakistan won the 1992 Cricket World Cup. He had made significant contributions (mainly as a batsman, though he did …
The first test series after my relocation (A weak West Indies team does not count). Getting a chance to watch live test cricket after a long time. It has been a bust so far, except for: - Laxman's and Dravid's batting the 2nd Day morning at Trent Bridge. - Amazing swing bowling by Sreesanth during …
Like most of the Indian Cricket fans, I have also been appalled by the lackadaisical attitude of some of the players to fielding and running between the wickets. Everyone wants to be a Super-Star, but not everyone is willing to do the little things that will get them there. Let me illustrate with a few examples: …