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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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(351)…Batting(Test)order :- Consistently shifting( ↑↓)

   Test matches  There is a constant shift in Test batting order – either due to injury, or out of form,  batsmen have been shifted up and down the batting order – And when Australia face New Zealand at Gabba … Continue reading

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(349)..WestIndies and not West Indies…

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  West Indies v/s Sri Lanka – In last 10 years Sri Lankans have won 60.71% against West Indies in all format and everywhere. West Indies manage to win only 21.42% of them,  and if one has to sum up … Continue reading

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(348)..Graffiti week

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    Test Cricket requires rest day.     Abraham De Villiers decides to anchor his team in LOI.     Epigenetic landscape -process of change over time.

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(347)…Epigenetic landscape:-process of change over time

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      Epigenetic landscape(process of change over time)   Epigenetic landscape (time= epi, and change/creation=genesis, as derived from the Greek, referring to the process of change over time) Each potential pathway is dependent, in part, upon the starting conditions, … Continue reading

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(343)…New ICC rule will enhance cricketing skills

One of the best rules employed by ICC. The new fielding regulations is perhaps one of the best laws in cricket. Here no team can dictate when to employ/avoid power plays. It is an mandatory rule for all situation/circumstances(curtailed games … Continue reading

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(344)…Collage of Data in Graffiti

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Started a new segment under Game Illustration/Going Beyond section. 

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(342)…Return of the Champions – Face in-form leader as rivarly resumes

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                   The Australian One-day team is back!.       It took 12 games for England’s new captain Eoin Morgan to win his first series win, a culture they would like to … Continue reading

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(341)…5th Ashes Test: Performance card

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Here is a performance card and 10-over phases of 5th Ashes Test played at Kennington Oval. England won the series 3-2 and regained the Ashes which they lost(0-5) in Australia in 2013-14 season. Australia have not won the Ashes in … Continue reading

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(340)…(Ashes 2015)Umpires positioning should be lower to ground

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In the ongoing Ashes series played in England, only 24 no-balls were bowled by both teams. One would imagine that tall fast bowlers(all above 6 feet) with high arm action and long feet would be bowling more no-balls… It seems they … Continue reading

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(342)…The blind side of selection: Chariot Racing

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                                    How to pick a horse for a chariot/wagon?. These horses are special breed. They are strongly build, having great endurance, guile to navigate, … Continue reading

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