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Spinners in subcontinent are different from countries like Aus, ENG, SA, & NZ. And recently WI and few of Zim spinners do bowl very similarly to Asians. Here is a 4 part video of how diverse are Asian spinners, and … Continue reading
As the CLT20 Ended with Sydney Sixer winning for the 2nd time(In 2009, New South Wales won(Sydney Sixer and Sydney Thunder are part of NSW state side) and during those days only India teams had franchise names). As I wrote loudly … Continue reading
I Read an interesting article http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/587871.html on Cricket Australia using Duke and SG Balls @ under-age level, so that their bowlers can get a hang of how to play in sub continent and England when they visit early next year. … Continue reading
I am passionate about Art. My early years were dedicated to dance, music and films.I had the privilege to learn from the best. I take this opportunity to use this <Going Beyond> page to share my experiences. I hope you … Continue reading
As we now get into CLT20 mode. It would be interesting to see whether teams would be able to emulate last year’s performance. Last year it was played in southern states of India and average score (1st bat)of those 22games(excluding … Continue reading
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As IVth Edition T20 World Cup got over last week(9th October , 2012) let us see how difficult it is for teams to chase down a formidable target(against all teams and all surface). I reckon in today’s scenario anything more … Continue reading
After Sri Lanka(my favorite) was unable to chase down a meager target of 138 set by West Indies(my dark horse), I doubt what was the factors that restricted them to achieve their target. While chasing both Jayawardene and Sangakkara treated … Continue reading
Chris "Mammoth" Gayle’s assault on Australia during the T20 WC semi-finals (Oct 5, 2012) at Colombo, reminded one of Tillakaratne Dilshan smashing 104*against Australia at Pallkekele last August. It was a T20I game, and Dilshan like Gayle opened … Continue reading
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Former Int. cricketers claim that they had faced the fastest bowlers that cricket had ever produced. I disagree with them completely, but I am also aware of the conditions these batsmen had to endure back then. To add to this, … Continue reading
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I was 13 when I bought this magazine. It was a Special Centenary Issue –Vol.II dated July 1-7 , 1979. Although a general news magazine, but this edition had covered cricket entirely!. Here is an interesting article written by famous … Continue reading
In a Test match when a batsman is inclined to play defensive (and scores reasonably) – either to save the game, or to set big score in either innings… he will never be criticized for his action, or the way … Continue reading
On 18th of this month T20 Carnival will begin. The fourth Twenty/20 World Cup will be played for the very first time in Sri Lanka. Like usual there are 12teams(including 2 associate members) taking part in 4groups. First round will … Continue reading
Just before NZ Test series concluded in India, an interesting remark by Dhoni caught my attention– "suggesting that pitches in India should turn more as his spinners toiled very hard to win". Interestingly at end of that series, only … Continue reading
So far only 4 Twenty20 Int. has been played in India!!. Instead of “Howzat”, should have used the word “why” ??. Here is a list of T20Is played various countries. Matches played in Test playing countries Country Mts SA 45 … Continue reading
