This season has been an unprecedented season for so many different reasons. As previously discussed in my blog post, which can be found here; https://ayyazmalik.com/2021/01/09/a-season-like-no-other/. This season has been an unusual one to put it mildly. In the English Premier League, there has been some normality that’s returned as Manchester City seem odds on toContinue reading “The hangover”
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Saturday fourth round FA Cup round up
Southampton, knocked out holders Arsenal with a 1-0 win against The Gunners. South Coast club Southampton, who last won the FA Cup in 1976, were full value for their win against an Arsenal side who have been in good form of late. The visitors were missing star forward Pierre Aymerick Aubameyang due to personal reasons,Continue reading “Saturday fourth round FA Cup round up”
Australian Open review; COVID over shadows build up
Football has fell victim to it, cricket has fallen victim to it, now tennis is feeling the fall out of the Coronavirus. There was the infamous Belgrade tournament, which Djokovic arranged and most of the competitors ended up getting the virus. The Australian Open, which is due to start in early February, has seen theContinue reading “Australian Open review; COVID over shadows build up”
Australia vs India, tourists win a classic
India won a gripping fourth test by three wickets, which helped them clinch the series 2-1 and retain the Border Gavaskar trophy in the process. Tourists India, were injury hit and between their seamers of Thakur, Saini, Siraj and Natarajan (who made his debut), there was barely 10 international appearances between them. The Indian’s wereContinue reading “Australia vs India, tourists win a classic”
Sri Lanka vs England, first test review
England captain Joe Root’s double century in the first innings of the first test, helped The Three Lions on their way to a seven wicket win over hosts Sri Lanka. Tourists England who had skittled the 1996 world champions out for just 135. In reply to this paltry total, England largely thanks to Root (228)Continue reading “Sri Lanka vs England, first test review”
The Masters review
Twenty-year old Chinese star Yan Bingtao came the second youngest player to win in The Masters after beating former two-time winner John Higgins, in what proved to be a gripping final. Bingtao, who beat world number two Neil Robertson earlier in the tournament, showed he is a player for the future by displaying admirable battlingContinue reading “The Masters review”
Liverpool vs Manchester United, post match review
Title rivals Liverpool and Manchester United, played out an inevitable draw, in a result that although didn’t damage The Reds’ title defence, it surely didn’t help it. Liverpool who before kick off, were three points behind current league leaders Man United, went into this one in woeful form. I say that, due to the highContinue reading “Liverpool vs Manchester United, post match review”
FA Cup fourth and fifth round draw
Manchester United and Liverpool face each other in what is the tie of the fourth round. Due to the coronavirus, both the fourth and fifth round draw were done on the same day. The Red Devil’s who were last years semi-finalists face Liverpool, who of course won the Premier League last season after a 30Continue reading “FA Cup fourth and fifth round draw”
India secure battling draw in third test against Australia
India managed to survive the last day and secure a thrilling draw in their third test against Australia in Sydney. The tourists India battled against the odds and were indebted to Rishabh Pant (97) and Chasteshwar Pujara (77) for helping them have an improved showing with the bat. When both men fell in quick succession,Continue reading “India secure battling draw in third test against Australia”
Crawley stun Leeds in shock of the round in FA Cup
League two side Crawley, produced one of the biggest shocks in recent FA Cup history, with an emphatic 3-0 against Leeds. The Lillywhites who are in mid-table in the Premier League, were fielding a weaker side. Having said that, the Yorkshire side did include Rodrigo, Kalvin Phillips and Ezgjan Alioski in their side. So theyContinue reading “Crawley stun Leeds in shock of the round in FA Cup”
The Bearded Captain 