As the tri-series concluded today (12th Feb) one wonders whether this was a dress rehearsal for forthcoming T20 World Cup to be played in Australia in 9 days time ?. The World Cup is held this year in Australia from … Continue reading
Analysis
(598)…Ind in NZ(2020)
It seems India’s favourite place down under is New Zealand. This is the second time in less than a year they have traveled to New Zealand!.This time for a whole series featuring all 3 formats. In 2019 they played … 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)
(587)-Ashes 2019: Series level, unpredictable but deserved result
Ashes Review The series was unpredictable but 2-2 was deserved result for both teams. . England had won their first ever World Cup and with that success they went into Ashes as firm favourites. Then shockingly with great ease Australia … Continue reading
(586)…Ashes 2019- Australia’s future rests on final days of Ashes.
The last 2 days of this series will decide the future of Australian test batsmen. If they are able produce miracle to salvage themselves from defeat, then they can happily keep their place in this squad. This marvel should be … Continue reading
(585)…#Ashes2019(Role-play)selection -Wade marginally ahead of Travis
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In Test Cricket batsman’s role-play plays a huge role to build team’s total, particular if condition are suited for bowlers. In the ongoing Ashes scoring runs has been very difficult for both teams. Hence staying at the crease becomes vital … Continue reading
(582)… Tough job opening in England!. A stats analysis of Ashes openers(1977-2019)
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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.
(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