A score is more relevant than toss. Teams make their own luck. Toss only becomes relevant if the pitches & weather are in worse condition(yet its the skill of a team that determines result). Toss factor works as unpredictable element, which … Continue reading
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As last Ashes Test starts today, i recall my playing days, and where it all started for me:) My first cricket lesson was learned here, Shivaji Park. It was summer of 1980, after I … Continue reading
Australia under Michael Clarke’s captaincy has slipped while bowling first –and it’s the 2nd Innings they allow their opponents to score big. Here is a comparison of 1st innings and 2nd Inning when Australia bowl first in a Test match. … Continue reading
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[local /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/swimg-video.flv] Swimming: suggestions 1- Heartbeat can be controlled 2- Bucket theory 3- Fingers closed (as much as possible) Correct way Incorrect Note : These views are only mine. Before trying them please consult your physician and … Continue reading
[local /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/australia-bowling.flv] A comparison on how Australia have improved from their last series Bat Avg India England Inns 8 8 Avg 25.90 28.81 R/o 2.67 3.24 b/w 58.32 53.46 Balls/ss 4.57 3.99 Ss/balls 21.87 25.05 Centuries 1 2 … Continue reading
[local /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/australia-batting.flv] A comparison on how Australia have improved from last series Bat Avg India England Inns 8 8 Avg 25.90 28.81 R/o 2.67 3.24 b/w 58.32 53.46 Balls/ss 4.57 3.99 Ss/balls 21.87 25.05 Centuries 1 2 … Continue reading
Read about the death of Desh Prem Azad (coach of many Indian cricketers). A great loss to Indian cricket. My condolence to his family and loved ones. Distinctly remember meeting him in May 1985, as I was trying to pursue my … Continue reading
Success rate of chasing over 200 is = 12.42%. Chasing a target is never easy, therefore most teams prefer to bat first in a Test match….irrespective how bad the pitches are…as they tend to mend and get even by 3rd … Continue reading
Australia need to watch out for England’s 2nd Inn grind!. This year England’s performance has been chalk n cheese with the bat. As there is a huge difference in 1st Inn & 2nd Inning batting. In 7 Tests played this year … Continue reading
Since 2010 success rate of chasing less than 150 has dropped by 26%. … and merely 3% drop while chasing more than 150!. In simpler terms, chasing lower targets has become difficult for teams, but not if they are chasing … Continue reading
Few weeks back watched this biopic <42>and wonder whether Cricket will have similar theory on honest and noble cricketer. About the movie: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/42_(film) Jackie Robinson was the first Afro American to play Major League Baseball, and he … Continue reading
A look at top 5 batsmen’s performance in 3 different eras. I have used No. of inns (they batted instead of matches)to measure their contribution/involvement in victory. These stats are against all countries(including associate ones) I was keen on looking … Continue reading
Sadly for Sri Lankans fans, their national team have lost 8 out of 11 (T20I)at home while chasing a target(2nd Batting). …. And 4 of those targets were less than 140 runs!. A quick look at all team chasing less … Continue reading
http://prezi.com/a2om7j-aqucb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy From Champions Trophy in UK, till end of 4th ODI (SA in SL) 34 games ODIs were played and only 7 times teams batted first after winning the toss, suggesting almost 80.00% of them field first in last … Continue reading
