Only if England exhibited resolve, the outcome might have been different
After winning the first Test it was thought that India might face a sterner challenge from the visitors, who have landed on the Indian soil with a certain purpose and which are to repeat the feat of that amazing...
Blame the pitch, no problem, but don’t forget to talk about the poor technique...
It was never hard for the likes of Root, Stokes, or Bairstow to go back to the basics and play with a straight bat, use the feet, trust the defence and occupy the crease. But what they really did was a below-par display of batsmanship, which set a poor example for those, who look up to such stars and learn
On the World’s Biggest Cricket Stadium
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There was nothing wrong with the Chennai pitch
There was nothing wrong with the pitch; rather the technique and temperament had to be positive
Roar of the English Lions at Chennai
I remember the Test series of 1993 very well. The Indian unit had just completed a horrible series in South Africa and the upcoming home series against England was a litmus test for the skipper Mohammad Azharuddin. In the...
James Anderson is ready for the challenge in India
“World cricket is gearing up for another Clash of the Titans and Anderson is ready for it”
In the second Test at Galle, James Anderson completed his 30th five-wicket haul in Test cricket – six short of the great Sir...
5 factors behind ending the 28-year wait
England, led by new captain Alastair Cook on his first tour as full captain, have signaled their intent to put their summer of woe at the hands of South Africa firmly behind them in their bid to regain the...
Joe Root is promising
“Root made a fighting 73 and the innings was more about the character he showed. He has a sound technique that would get better and better in times to come if given more opportunities. And most importantly, his authority...
Alastair Cook: The lighthouse
“In modern-day cricket, Alastair Cook is becoming a phenomenon as the captain. He’s taking those bold steps which are unthinkable for the others and that’s where Cook is becoming enigmatic and unique. With the progression of time, Cook is...
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