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
Analysis
(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
(421)…At Galle the tide of run rate is constantly rising.
There is a thin chance for Australia to pull off a historic victory….if not, then they can get out of 0-3 humiliation. Here is why – unlike other games played at Galle there is more bounce and less unevenness. Even … Continue reading
(420)…Change your mindset not your game plan.
Australia always have been struggling in Test matches that are played in Asia. There are many reason for it, but I believe the most important one is their “mindset” because these are the same cricketers who have performed brilliantly in … 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
(418)…One day cricket will help evolve Test cricket.
Test cricket will evolve if 50-over cricket (300 balls/Inn) is played regularly by associate teams, against each other and against top teams. This format is played with maximum 300 balls per innings allowing both defensive and aggressive style cricket, and … Continue reading
(415)…Test cricket in rush of runs.
After 2015 World Cup test cricket has been flourishing with runs and success. In this period 49 Tests have been played producing 77.55% results!. If one has to consider poor pitch preparation, short boundaries, large bat size, and some average … Continue reading