India Australia 3 match short series got over with a blink of an eye. It was a run fest contest with no close result(post WC this has been a pattern for all teams). By winning the last two games India … Continue reading
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(596)…Aus v Ind ODI series(2020) Stats snippets
Here are some stats that surprised me during the India v Australia series 2019-20. Josh Hazlewood not opening the bowling in 3rd ODI vs India. It was in Sept 2013 v/s England that Josh bowled first change. Overall only thrice … Continue reading
15 Oct 2019 Last updated at 9:32 am(588)…Captains who led Australia in Test cricket(1999-2019)
A brief look at Australian Test trends since 1999 under various captains. Below table is concise of how Australian team excelled in batting and bowling.
Have used two indicators to reflect their batting and bowling performance.
In Batting I have selected
a) Totals of 400 plus scores (both inns) Australia manage to post under various captains.
b) Teams batted for 100 plus overs( both inns).
In Bowling I have selected
a) Bowling out opponents for 250 or less total (both inns)
b) Taking 100 or less overs to pick 10 wickets (both inns)
Here is a link to comparison of captains from West Indies team and Australian team.
(354)…Factory that produces leaders.
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