Parts of the cricketing world woke up to the news that Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is to retire from tests. The 33 year old Dhoni has enjoyed an unprecedented amount of success over all formats of cricket with a T20,50 over world cup and ICC champions trophies – but the series loss to AustraliaContinue reading “Mahendra Singh Dhoni Retires From Tests”
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Bradford Vs Notts County Match Report
Bradford went into this game on the back of a eight game unbeaten run. The Boxing day win over Fleetwood saw the Bantams move into the top five, the Yorkshire club went into this game looking for another win which would see them consolidate a position in the top five. As for the visitors NottsContinue reading “Bradford Vs Notts County Match Report”
Sport Comes Out On Top After A Difficult Week For Pakistan
It was something that could only happen in nightmares we thought – but sadly for the people of Pakistan and more particularly of Peshawar, (a city in the North West of the country) they were victim to one of the most violent terrorist attacks in recent history. Some 128 people, mostly children had their livesContinue reading “Sport Comes Out On Top After A Difficult Week For Pakistan”
Bradford Vs Scunthorpe Match Report
Bradford after securing an impressive win at Chesterfield last weekend which kept alive their playoff hopes, were looking to carry on that winning mentality against Scunthorpe. As for ‘The Iron’ they were looking to climb up the table after recently appointing former Manchester United midfielder and Coventry boss Mark Robins, who has seen his sideContinue reading “Bradford Vs Scunthorpe Match Report”
Sri Lanka Vs England Sixth One Day International Match Report
England came into this game looking to level the series after an impressive five wicket win last time out. The tourists came into this one unchanged as they looked to carry on the winning momentum, as for the hosts Suranga Lakmal comes in, in place of Ajantha Mendis. Dhamika Prassad also makes way for SeekkugeContinue reading “Sri Lanka Vs England Sixth One Day International Match Report”
Amir Khan Unanimously Beats Devon Alexander
British Asian fighter Amir Khan defeated American fighter Devon Alexander with a unanimous points decision in Las vegas to defend his WBC Silver welterweight title.. The Bolton born fighter took the fight to his 27 year old opponent in the ‘gambling capital of the world’ who had no answer to the fast tempo that KhanContinue reading “Amir Khan Unanimously Beats Devon Alexander”
Chesterfield Vs Bradford Match Report
Bradford went into this mid table clash with Chesterfield on the back of an impressive victory over Dartford in the FA cup. The Bantams went into this one looking to improve on their consistency in the league. After reaching the third round of the FA cup last week, Phil Parkinson’s side will no doubt beContinue reading “Chesterfield Vs Bradford Match Report”
England Vs Sri Lanka Fifth One Day International Match Report
England came into this fifth one day international knowing that only a win would do. The tourists who are 3-1 down really needed a win to keep this series alive as a contest. Both sides made some changes to their teams from the last game. The hosts Sri Lanka included available again spinner Sachintra SennaiyakeContinue reading “England Vs Sri Lanka Fifth One Day International Match Report”
Pakistan Vs New Zealand Second T20 Match Report
Pakistan went into this second match of the T20 series looking to win – to secure a 2-0 lead which would win them the series. The Asian side drew the test series last month and were looking to go one better against the Kiwis this time round. Former world champions Pakistan came into this matchContinue reading “Pakistan Vs New Zealand Second T20 Match Report”
Bradford Vs Dartford Match Report
When the second round of the FA cup draw was announced many saw the game between Bradford and Dartford as a potential upset. If the first round of the FA cup was anything to go by, more shocks should be on the cards. Dartford who beat Bromley in the first round were looking to takeContinue reading “Bradford Vs Dartford Match Report”
The Bearded Captain 