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Brett Lee Wins It For New South Wales

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Krishna

An all-round performance by Brett Lee (5 sixes and 2 early wickets) did the unbeaten T&T in. Unlike the Cape Cobras, New South Wales were much more professional in the field and didn’t give any chances away to the West … Continue reading →

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The Usual Champs

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Krishna

Australia win another multi-nation one-day tournament. What else is new? Let’s face it. If it weren’t for the surprises thrown up by England’s form in its first two matches, this tournament would have probably seen a more conventional semifinal lineup. … Continue reading →

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The Trans Tasman Final

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Krishna

I cannot recall the last time Australia and New Zealand met in the finals of a major cricket tournament. Nor for that matter, in a semi-finals. Usually the Kiwis end up playing against Pakistan or Sri Lanka and the Aussies … Continue reading →

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No Ifs and Buts: India Must Beat Australia or Crash Out

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Krishna

I previously said that India’s campaign would last a whole of 5 days if they don’t qualify for the semis. Actually, make that three days. If they lose tomorrow against the Aussies, their chances end. They can then play West … Continue reading →

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Why the ICC Test Rankings Make No Sense

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Krishna

I am not a huge fan of Australian domination of cricket, as I feel that cricket is boring if one team wins all the time. At the same time, I cannot find myself to agree in any way with the … Continue reading →

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England Win the Ashes

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Krishna

Incredible as the title seems, that is what happened today as England won by 197 runs, after bowling out a sometimes obstinate Australia. A few weeks ago, such a result would have been unthinkable as Australia seemed to have overcome … Continue reading →

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New Faces for the Edgbaston Test

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Krishna

It is funny how cricket turns up the unexpected. Before the Ashes started, you would have been very comfortable laying your money on England worrying about its lineup based on form and Australia doing so on injury. How the tables … Continue reading →

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Flintoff and Swann Clean Up Australia

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Krishna

England must have had a sleepless night yesterday. Imagine losing a Test after setting a target of 522. Andrew Strauss, in particular, must have been re-thinking that declaration over and over again. With most teams, defending 200 more runs with … Continue reading →

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Australia Well Placed for World Record

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Krishna

This is the reason why Australia is No. 1. Not South Africa. Not India. And not any of the rest. Most teams faced with a mammoth 500+ target in the last innings and two days to play would have simply … Continue reading →

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Should England Have Enforced the Follow-on?

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Krishna

First of all, I am flabbergasted that England is even in a position that it could tell Australia to follow on. How many people would have bet on that before this game? Especially after they just managed to hang on … Continue reading →

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