England should ring few changes. Because debutants with experience perform better (v/s Australia 42.08). Here is why. Since they won back Ashes in 2005, England had 12 Batsmen(Bat # 1-7) making their Test debut, and out of which 3 made hundreds(Cook, … Continue reading
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Australia fundamentally had 3 eras of Test captains since 1999. In my last column I wrote about age factor being key for their success, and exposed how Australians perform better as they get older, with peak performance … Continue reading
I have been updating Australian Int. cricket matches since 1998, and domestic games from 1988, but, not holding similar parameters. At end of last Ashes in Sept 2013, I was keen about age factor(w/experience) for team selection, so … Continue reading
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Lately Australia’s Test batting has been like chalk and cheese, especially INoverseas series. They are unable to adapt to unfamiliar condition. In India one saw them change their batting line up in almost every Test, same was the case in … Continue reading
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On November 5, 1982 when representing Anjuman –I –Islam’s Akbar Peerbhoy College(A.P.College) in our 1st round in Junior Inter-College Tournament, i displayed an all-round performance. This was the proud moment for me 🙂 I was an opening bowler, picked couple … Continue reading
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3rd Day’s : Thoughts on observation : Australian top order needs to tighten their attacking shots. They have a tendency to play loose shots early in their innings, especially in second innings. I believe like defensive shots/play, even attacking shots need to … Continue reading
2nd Day’s : Thoughts on observation : A Cricketer’s relation between bat and bowl. The second day ended with Warner/Rogers taking over the reins from Johnson/Harris, as Australia marched towards overpowering England at Gabba. Chris Rogers was playing with more freedom, … Continue reading
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Day 1 –Australia : Good intent, bad shot selection. Would like to share my thoughts on my observation of Day 1, 1st Ashes Test @ Gabba. Australia’s intention was very clear. It was to assert domination, and they were successful … Continue reading
Test cricket needs to imbibe the limited over style of play consistently, viz looking for runs frequently and successfully in all situations, and not bother of how its done. Ashes was the 1st ever Test match to be played, hence … Continue reading
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A bowler never anticipates a catch of his own bowling. Here’s Botham taking one of the best catch. 16th Jan, 1980 Eng v/s WI , @Adelaide Oval. embedded by Embedded Video Download Video Photo courtesy : Australian Cricket, March … Continue reading
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Here is a brief analysis of Sachin Tendulkar’s Test performance with age factor used as major indicator. a) Age phase : all stats in this table is from beginning and end of each age mentioned in first column. Age … Continue reading
Balance: most important factor for athletes. While learning skills balance becomes paramount. A child understands about balance when he learns to walk, or even talk. In cricket a batsman’s technique should be measured by balance not footwork (one can … Continue reading
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RYOBI CUP 2013-14 Ryobi Cup 2013-14. Top batter contribution (64.15%) to their team’s score while chasing. Below in yellow highlight is the successful chase by teams(2nd bat -above gfx) Ryobi Cup 2013-14. Top batter contribution … Continue reading
Since the new rule regulation of 5 fielders inside 30-yard circle, India has conceded least runs in last 10 overs. Here is a series wise look for India. new law Mts Won Avg runs conceded in last 10 … Continue reading
