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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”

Australia vs India day one; visitors on top after day one

After the disappointment of losing the first test convincingly by eight wickets, India’s cricketers started the second test in positive fashion. In the first test, the 2011 World Cup winners were well beaten and were skittled out for just 36 in the second innings. That effort in the second innings for India, was their lowestContinue reading “Australia vs India day one; visitors on top after day one”

India is that you?

After World Cup wins in 2007 (World T20) and in 2011 (50 over one day international tournament and a 2013 victory in the Champions Trophy, India towards the latter years of the start of the decade, and the early years of the last decade, established themselves as a cricketing world super power. The success ofContinue reading “India is that you?”

Afghanistan,Bangladesh And The Other Cricketing ‘Minnows’ Can Compete With Worlds Best

Cricket has one underlining quality in my eyes – the fact that it can spring up surprises. Bangladesh have surprised the cricketing ‘heavyweights’ in the past as Australia and Pakistan have succumbed to the ‘Tigers’. As much potential as Bangladesh have, their test record has been very disappointing as far as wins are concerned. TheContinue reading “Afghanistan,Bangladesh And The Other Cricketing ‘Minnows’ Can Compete With Worlds Best”

Can Pakistan Become The Number One Test Side In World Cricket?

There is an old saying in the English language ‘the only way is up’. We take a look to see if such a scenario could be applied here for Pakistan’s cricket team. The Asian side under the leadership of Misbah Ul-Haq have had steady progress and after the 2-0 test series win over Australia PakistanContinue reading “Can Pakistan Become The Number One Test Side In World Cricket?”