Pakistan’s cricketers who have been in impressive form of late, were looking to carry on their good form against New Zealand in the second test. The ‘hosts’ outplayed the Kiwis in the first game as Pakistan won by 248 runs. New Zealand were looking to get revenge in this one. The New Zealanders batted firstContinue reading “Pakistan And New Zealand Play Out Stalemate”
Monthly Archives: November 2014
The Key To Premiership Survival
What makes football that ‘beautiful’ sport that it is in my opinion is that there is always that ‘unpredictability’ factor. In life itself more times than not you’re the master of your own fate- but in sport and more particularly football that isn’t the case necessarily. For example there have been several occasions over theContinue reading “The Key To Premiership Survival”
Is Jurgen Top Of The Klopps For Arsenal?
Arsenal endured yet another frustrating day in front of their own fans. This time however it was ‘old adversaries’ Manchester United. United came into this evenings game to the Emirates with a rather underwhelming start to the campaign, with that in mind – one must have thought that ‘ it’s a good time’ to playContinue reading “Is Jurgen Top Of The Klopps For Arsenal?”
Mohammed Hafeez Is Out Of Action – But For How Long?
In sport one of the worst emotions that a sportsmen or sportswomen could go through is the emotion of being injured and unable to play – but for Pakistan’s Mohammed Hafeez, he is unable to play for a slightly different reason. The 34 year old all-rounder missed the drawn second test with New Zealand dueContinue reading “Mohammed Hafeez Is Out Of Action – But For How Long?”
Virat Kohli Sets Up Battling India Win Against Sri Lanka
It was a case of deja vu for Sri Lanka, who despite a battling performance with bat and ball, lost by wickets to India- and lost the series 5-0. The Sri Lankan’s can take a lot of positives from this performance despite defeat. Sri Lankan captain Angelo Matthews in particular had a game to remember,Continue reading “Virat Kohli Sets Up Battling India Win Against Sri Lanka”
Pakistan Thrash New Zealand To Win First Test
The ‘steam train’ that is Pakistan, stream rolled another opponent, this time it was New Zealand on the receiving end. The 1992 world champions were again very impressive as the Asian sides bowlers and batmen contributed in what turned out to be a big win in the end. On the back of a first seriesContinue reading “Pakistan Thrash New Zealand To Win First Test”
Record Breaker Rohit Stars For India In Sri Lanka Demolition
India inspired Rohit Sharma , demolished Sri Lanka-yet again. This short tour has been nothing short of a disaster for the Sri Lankan’s, slumped to a fourth heavy defeat in a row. India changed their opening batting line up for this game and Robbin Utthappa also came in to the side. Sri Lanka must haveContinue reading “Record Breaker Rohit Stars For India In Sri Lanka Demolition”
India Cruise To Six Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli lead from the front in a another impressive performance for India as they beat a disappointing Sri Lanka by six wickets. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first, which very soon seemed to be a ‘doomed decision’ by Sri Lanka captain Angelo Matthews. The 1996 world champions slumped to 7-2Continue reading “India Cruise To Six Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka”
Pakistan Vs New Zealand Day 1 Review
Pakistan maintained there brilliant form of late with a commanding first day against New Zealand. Pakistan’s opening pair did most of the damage with an impressive stand of 178, that stand was eventually broken however with Corey Anderson having Mohammed Hafeez caught and bowled for 96. Pakistan didn’t allow that setback to affect them andContinue reading “Pakistan Vs New Zealand Day 1 Review”
Austin’s Powers
They say football is a team game- but sometimes you need special players ‘to make the team’.Take Louis Suarez for example last season for Liverpool,as good as the Reds were last term- they might not have got so far in the league if it wasn’t for the Uruguayan’s goals. Now that the Uruguayan has leftContinue reading “Austin’s Powers”
The Bearded Captain 