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Have been watching Ashes since 1977 & believe condition in England are toughest for any openers(home or visiting team). Here is snapshot of how openers performed in Ashes.
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(583)..Ashes2019
Few decades ago bowling round the wicket was a rarity for fast bowlers. It was similar to bowling a slower ball. Today every right-arm fast bowler will go round the wicket if a batsman is a left-hander. It is interesting … Continue reading
(581)…Ashes(2019): -Right-arm round the wicket to you!.
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In this Ashes 2019 series Australia regularly employed at least 5 left handers in their playing XI. Overall seven players participated in 3 tests including two bowlers. In this series Australian left-handers have been victims of LBW, bowled, low scores … Continue reading
(580)…Ashes -Early victims of new ball!.
The first Ashes Test match of 2019 was won by Australia by 251 Runs. However Australia lost 4 wickets(of 17) in the first 10 overs of both innings. There was lot of movement for the bowlers and at times it … Continue reading
(579)…Going past with inconceivable information.- “A phenomena called Andrew Symonds”!.
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My main area of interest has been Sports and Arts. And in years gone by I have collected few articles. Apart from renting, borrowing, buying books, magazines & journals, I was blessed with some great resources. My my major source … Continue reading
(578)…Unfold Ashes-2015
The last Ashes in England was played in 2015. Host England won 3-2. Interestingly Australia scored more runs with bat, and took more wickets(one more) with the ball…yet they lost the series. Australia in 5 Test /9 Inns scored 2565 … Continue reading
(574)…CWC2019 Team Review- Bangladesh
Bangladesh Performance Review Bangladesh totally relied on their batting to win matches in this WC. Hence they prepared themselves to chase any target. It is interesting to note that Bangladesh bowlers had more collective experience playing ODIs, then their batsmen. … Continue reading
(572)…CWC2019 Team Review-South Africa
South Africa Performance Review A shocking performance by South Africa!. When Imran Tahir picked Johnny Bairstow in the very first over of the World Cup, one wondered “wow” what a start by South Africa!. This became the best … Continue reading
(571)..CWC2019: Team Review – West Indies
West Indies Performance Review There is a philosophy in sports –“Potential will never win you any matches, performance win matches”. This truly applies to West Indies, who for this WC were represented by the best potential cricketers, whose performance … Continue reading
(570)…CWC2019 Team Review – New Zealand
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New Zealand Performance Review This might sound inappropriate but New Zealand team were lucky to be in the semi-finals!. As the tournament progressed their NNR (Net run rate)was going down. This along with their batting strike rate and boundary … Continue reading
(563)…CWC2019 -A statistical analysis at end of 34 ODIs
Here is complete statistical analysis on Cricket World Cup 2019. The last lap is on… Here are favorites and outsiders Qualified teams Australia(12) – yet to play NZ, SA – India(11) – yet to play ENG, BAN, SL New … Continue reading
(561)…World Cup 2019 – A Review
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There were 63 ODIs played before the start of World Cup 2019 (only including teams that are taking part in this tournament). Based on margin of wins, there were very few close matches. It seems it was one-sided contest! … Continue reading
(560)…World Cup(2019)Round robin format = equal opportunity
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A format with equal opportunity A format that has all teams playing against each other is the best opportunity for teams to play in a tournament. Teams are not divided into groups. This will allow teams to play against all … Continue reading