Monthly Archives: December 2008

Cricket’s 2008 Top Headliners!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by mahesh

So what were the top stories of 2008? Inaugural Success of IPL Year 2008 witnessed the opening of IPL (Indian Premier League), the mega event from BCCI that clearly gave cricket a stunning make-over and boost in game excitement, viewership and … Continue reading →

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Throwing Someone out from the Team

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Krishna

Try to imagine this: You add a new batsman to the team and then allow him to play 8 Tests. He is out for a golden duck twice and makes a total of 297 runs at an average of 21 … Continue reading →

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South Africa Are Number One

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Krishna

It was hardly a contest at all. The South Africans brushed aside Australia’s meagre target in quick time and now have a legitimate claim to be No. 1 in Test cricket. Australia has simply been outclassed by a superior team … Continue reading →

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Australia Need a Miracle

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Krishna

To win the series, South Africa need just another 153 runs with 10 wickets in hand and an entire day to play. Unless they lose their heads, it should be an easy target to achieve. Of course, South Africa did … Continue reading →

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Watch out Australia !!!

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Bala

Australia is losing their supremacy.  Their bowling & fielding is not up to the mark.  Most of the key batsmen are struggling. No longer can they sledge & demoralize the opponents.   JP Duminy’s well crafted, outstanding & gusty innings , the  final three partnerships of South … Continue reading →

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Sanity Restored in Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Match

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Krishna

I was negatively surprised to see Sri Lanka out of 293 in their first innings against Bangladesh. Of course, there was no need to worry as the perennial under-performers crashed to 178 and then allowed Sri Lanka to rachet up … Continue reading →

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Australia’s Dilemma

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Krishna

What a Test debut for Jean-Paul Duminy. In his first match, he remained unbeaten with a 50 as South Africa overhauled a massive target of 414 runs against Australia. And yesterday, he added 318 runs with the 4 tail-enders to … Continue reading →

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Team India Coach – Gary vs Greg

Posted on December 26, 2008 by mahesh

It may be too soon to speculate that Gary Kirsten is doing something right that Greg Chappell missed but its certain that his quiet/behind the scene nature is showing that he has/would focus on team improvement.  Greg came-up with radical … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Mike Hussey

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Krishna

Michael Hussey falls again for a duck, the 2nd one in a row. At one point at the beginning of his career, his average hovered very close to Don Bradman. Just last year, his average was just over 80. Now … Continue reading →

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Murali gives Sri Lanka the “edge”??

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Krishna

Apparently, Cricinfo hasn’t noticed the recent form of Bangladesh with the latest item on the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Test as “Murali gives Sri Lanka the edge in spin battle“. Bangladesh has found it difficult to survive 50 overs, let alone manage … Continue reading →

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