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(366)… Australia Batting (The Frank Worrell Trophy -2015).

  Australian batsmen in each phase.    Interestingly so far, Adam Voges and Sean Marsh have scored the most runs against West Indies(last 3 Test matches). Nevertheless it was the start given by their openers enabled them to post big scores. … Continue reading

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(365)…Phases-Australia (The Frank Worrell Trophy)2015

 In the last series played in West Indies earlier this year, Aussies had a decent solid start to their innings. Their run-rate in phase 1 was 3.45 and had lost 4 wkts in 4 Inns in that period, then the … Continue reading

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(364)…In uniformity there is a silver lining for Test match cricket.

In the wake of recent dismal performance by oversea teams, including West Indies miserable performance in the first Test at Hobart, I observed a silver lining for associate teams and Test match cricket!!    Why not have associate teams play … Continue reading

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(363)…Aussies attaining discipline in their bowling.

  Here is Australia’s bowling performance phase(10-over) wise since WC2015. It includes 10 Test matches played during that time.   I have only included those bowlers who are involved in the current ongoing 1st Frank Worrell Test match.  Here is their … Continue reading

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(362)….The Frank Worrell Trophy: Rich history does not help you win games.

Nobody becomes a champion by being loud!. By shouting none have won any tournament or a game in any sport, a fact many fail to understand. What matters is your skill execution under various situation. I strongly believe West Indies need … Continue reading

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(362)…The Frank Worrell Trophy: Preview Australia.

  Australia will take on West Indies at home, and this is the second time this year they are playing The Frank Worrell Trophy. It is a rarity for teams to play 2 series in same year. In terms of … Continue reading

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(361)…Graffiti week(Dec 2015)

   A collection of last month’s graphics   a) – Day night Test match played with pink balls.    b) Performance indicators of each Test batting position since WC2015           c) Graphic of Test result since 20th … Continue reading

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(360)…Review of Trans Tasmanian series in Aus(2014-15)

   A review of recently concluded Trans Tasmanian series. This series favored batsmen (albeit Adelaide day night Test) hence not surprisingly the new ball (from 0-20 overs and another 20 overs of second new ball which is taken any time … Continue reading

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(359)…In praise of 5 day Test matches

I am not a traditionalist or conservative, neither am bothered about records and history, but here is something like to share on Test cricket- and maybe ICC and other cricketing board and their administrative can look into. All of a sudden … Continue reading

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(358)…Cricket Magic Under Lights.

We(Arthur and me) also had a dialogue on new venture cricket is marching into- viz Test matches played in under lights (day/night) with pink ball!.       Cricket Magic Under Lights.   Day/Night cricket crept into the WACA tonight. It … Continue reading

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(357)…HOW CRICKET CAN BECOME THE WORLD’S No. 1 SUMMER TEAM SPORT?.

Last month John Buchanan introduced me to Arthur Pagonis, a baseball expert and a cricket enthusiast. We exchanged few thoughts on how cricket can be developed and globalised.   Arthur has some interesting views, which I am pleased to share … Continue reading

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(356)…He is a wicket taking bowler!. What does it mean ?.

 The phrase "wicket taking bowler" is generally used when a bowler concedes more runs (than he is expected to) and picks wickets. It suggests that his economy rate is compromised for strike rate. However I personally feel that if a … Continue reading

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(355)…16

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  No team in the history of sport has ever won 16 successive(15 consecutive) games. Australia won 16 straight Test wins, and  it  started in Harare Oct 1999 and lasted till Feb 2001 in Mumbai against India. The team was … Continue reading

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(354)…Factory that produces leaders.

 Australia is a nation that has factories manufacturing successive leaders. We all say we adapt and change according to time, but there are few who have the ability to enforce and manufacture change. Steve Waugh is one of rarest leaders … Continue reading

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(352)..Graffiti week

Batting Position – Test Average of  teams in post WC2015  Batting Position: Away Test average – post WC2015.      –Wrist position of fast bowler   Bowling Engine: Hazlewood has similar action – The release point is early.      … Continue reading

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