Excellent performance by South Africa. It was a marvelous fightback to win by such a huge margin. There is no doubt that Australia’s batting under Steve Smith has been below par in last 4 Tests. Losing all four games. If … Continue reading
Analysis
(435)…Partners flourish a batsman to perform.
Some say batsmen should play for themself as it would help his team to score big and bat deep. However I do not agree to the point if his team is losing control of the situation in a match. I … Continue reading
(434)…The best way for a bowler to gain experience(LOI) is to defend.
When you have an inexperienced bowling attack and batting is much stronger in limited overs cricket(50 or 20 overs) than the best way to gain experience(unless the weather/surface is skewed) is to bowl second and defend a target. Once the … Continue reading
(433)…Leadership test for Smith
As Australia take on South Africa in a 3-Test series at home. It would be test of leadership skills for their captain Steve Smith. South Africa will be riding high on their success after a thumping win in the one day … Continue reading
(432)…Bowling during flow of runs
In times when runs are free flowing bowlers are having bad time containing them and picking wickets. Even the host South Africans are not spared by batsmen including in their series against Australia. Below is a snap shot of bowler’s economical … Continue reading
(431)..This year Aussies conceded maximum R/o in their ODI history
Below table is summary of year-wise result and run-rate(bat/bowl) in one day matches for Australia. This year(2016) their bowling has taken a worst beating as they conceded 5.64 in 27 games. The maximum run-rate ever conceded by Australian bowlers in … Continue reading
(429)…Test cricket : India need their openers to bat with intent.
As India once again got reinstated as No.1 Test team, one feels they can maintain this position if they are able to post big score regularly. This can happen if their openers bat with intent !. Hence one feels that … Continue reading
(428)…Pujara needs to improve at No.3
Here is how Cheteshwar Pujara performed in last 4 Test matches(2nd Test v NZ not included). Below table is his phase wise performance featuring balls faced, runs scored and scoring shots. In West Indies he was selected in 2 … Continue reading
(427)…Aus in one day cricket : A brief list
I have been covering Australian cricket since 1990s. Here is a list of one day series(including one-match series)they have played from 1998. Here is series-wise list of tournaments played by Australia. The table features matches played, matches won by them, … Continue reading
(425)…A brief test history of Indian opening bowling.
Indian Team selection. Surprised to see Umesh Yadav’s inclusion over Bhuvnesh Kumar. Especially when Bhuvy did extremely well(best run-rate and strike rate)in West Indies where the condition were much similar to Asian surface. Other that in last 12 months Bhuvy … Continue reading
(424)…The new ball
At the end of day one of the 500th Test India were 291-9 in 90 overs against New Zealand. Against the new ball(both)Indians scored 101 runs and lost 5 wickets. In 4-test series in West Indies, India batted in only … Continue reading
(424)…Recent trend of test matches in India
Since June 2011- India hosted 19 Test matches at home. They won 10, lost 2, and 7 were drawn. Here is a stats analysis of all teams that visiting India since 2011 Visiting team Season Series result favouring India … Continue reading
(423)…NZ v India(2016)Test series. Their last performance
As India take on New Zealand in 3-Test series at home. A look at their performance in last series. NZ played two 2-test series in Africa where they won 2-0 against Zimbabwe, but lost 0-1 to South Africa. Overall they … Continue reading
(422)…Cricket in August 2016
In the annals of cricket –August 2016 would probably be the busiest month in the history of cricket. As the month ended there were 21 matches/57 Inns of all format played in 31 days of cricket. These games were hosted … Continue reading
(419)…West Indies Test bowling : Conceding 500 is a regular feature.
As England play their 500th Test match at home, there is another small more meaningful feat achieved by Indian test team. Their successive score of 500 against West Indies in a test match. In the ongoing series India notched their … Continue reading