Sports like football and cricket, are beautiful sports for several reasons. Games can be decided and won through good teamwork or individual brilliance, yes that knock by Ben Stokes in the Ashes at Headingley comes to mind. As important as those factors are for winning games, I want to talk about the need to buildContinue reading “Broad and Anderson the ultimate bromance”
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India vs England third test, the tale of the wounded animal
They dared to win the first test and win at a canter. That looks to have been the worst thing that they could have done. England since winning that first test in Chennai, have since been the victims of an Indian backlash. The sparkling double hundred from skipper Joe Root seems like a distant memory.Continue reading “India vs England third test, the tale of the wounded animal”
Three Lions roar on as England win series 2-0
England’s cricketers beat Sri Lanka 2-0, to clinch the two match series against Sri Lanka, with six wicket win. Tourists England, showed one change from their first test win as Stuart Broad made way for all-time highest fast bowling wicket-taker James Anderson. The hosts Sri Lanka, who were well beaten in the first test, faredContinue reading “Three Lions roar on as England win series 2-0”
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”
Australia vs India day one review
After failing to win the third test, Australia got their innings off to a solid start after the hosts made 274-5. Tourists India, who have done well to put aside together after the injuries suffered in the drawn third test, were punished for two drop catches as Marnus Labuschagne made his fifth century. The SouthContinue reading “Australia vs India day one review”
Sports and COVID-19
For the past year, it’s dominated our lives and it’s dominated the news headlines too. I am not referring to Brexit, which in amongst itself has been a constant topic on everyone’s lips, I am indeed talking about the Coronavirus (Covid19). What started in December 2019 it’s believed (hence the name) has been a topicContinue reading “Sports and COVID-19”
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”
Australia vs India; third test preview
After battling back, to win the second test, India have had to make some enforced changes coming into this one. Natarajan, who impressed for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this years IPL, comes in for the injured Umesh Yadav, who injured his calf during the second test victory. The build-up to this test has been marred byContinue reading “Australia vs India; third test preview”
Australia vs India 2nd test; India level series
After the embarrassment of falling to 36 all out in the first test, where they ended up being beaten by eight wickets , India’s cricketers restored pride in the second test with an eight wicket win over their own. For India, they had to contend with out their talismanic captain Virat Kohli, who was attendingContinue reading “Australia vs India 2nd test; India level series”
Captain Marvel, Ajinkja tames Aussie attack on day two of Australia vs India
After enduring a humiliating defeat in the first test, India went some way to restoring some pride to on day two of the second test of the four match series against Australia. The tourists, at the end of day one were on 36-1 with debutant Shubman Gill going nicely. A clutter of wickets would fall,Continue reading “Captain Marvel, Ajinkja tames Aussie attack on day two of Australia vs India”
The Bearded Captain 