Poor form of the Marsh brothers hurting Australia badly
“The lean patch of the Marsh brothers hasn’t helped Australia’s causes at all in this series. With the second Test in Pakistan’s grasps once again, it is high time that both of them stepped up”
The place of the...
Nathan Lyon strengthens his stronghold in Australia’s cricketing history
"By scripting a memorable spell of 5-4-4-4 before lunch, Lyon not only boomeranged his way to further stardom but also gifted his side, reeling under the unceremonious incidents, with a huge chance of an upset win"
Akin to the green...
Sarfraz Ahmed’s counterpunch brings Pakistan back into the game
“Sarfraz Ahmed did just what any boxer would have done under such circumstances. He started counterattacking in style instead of putting the anchor down. He gave a punch in return for a punch and the Australians were taken aback”
A...
Fakhar Zaman’s composure on debut
Fakhar’s first day in Test cricket has been fruitful……..
Runs: 94
Balls faced: 198
Strike rate: 47.47
The above numbers are not about a batsman from the old ages, who used to play Test cricket in an attritional manner, but it is all...
Tim Paine shows his resolve in adverse situations
"Yet destiny works in strange little ways. In a gasp, the gloveman stands at the cusp of history if he manages to win the second Test and even if a triumph deserts him, his outlook towards sports - the...
Sarfraz Ahmed needs to rethink his strategies
Sarfraz Ahmed has been mediocre as a captain and needs to pull his socks up as early as possible….
In this era, Pakistan don’t have the luxury to have so many captaincy-options like the era of Imran Khan and Wasim...
Usman Khawaja exorcises his Asian demons to inspire Australian fight back
“Although Khawaja couldn’t stay at the crease till the end of the match, he had already shown Paine the way to carry their team all the way through by that time. The 31-year old has now exorcised his Asian...
Second innings resilience massive confidence booster for depleted Australia
"This will not only lift their morals for this tour, but it will also inject a lot of positivity in the dressing room ahead of the massive home season"
Depleted, yet not defeated.
Batting out almost 140 overs in the fourth...
Pakistan batted too slowly to force the issue
"Champion teams of Test cricket, be it Don Bradman’s Invincibles, Clive Lloyd’s Windies or the more recent Australian sides of the 1990s and 2000s always scored quickly, thus giving their bowlers enough time to bowl the opposition out twice"
There...
Aaron Finch’s assured start in Test cricket is just what Australia needed
"The desperate move of playing him paid off, and with Khawaja in some fine form too, Australia can shift their focus to rectifying the rest of the batting order before India come calling"
It was a desperate move. Deep in...
Slow and Steady: Mohammad Abbas becoming Pakistan’s go-to bowler in Tests
“He might not belong to the ‘fast and furious’ breed of Pakistani bowlers that the world is accustomed to. But he is surely becoming Pakistan’s go-to bowler in Tests with his ‘Slow and Steady’ approach”
Pakistan put themselves in the...
From almost giving up cricket to tormenting Australia – the journey of Bilal Asif
"The other players failed to offer any resistance and folded up for just 202, as Asif, with his extra bounce and sharp turns remained the secret weapon for a side who never fails to surprise"
“The backbone of a surprise...
Pakistan grit it to to display the various facets of Test cricket in their...
"It was by no means an exciting day of cricket, but it was clever and smart, which are few of the traits needed to succeed in the format"
Even as the Indian Test Team are trouncing their rudderless opponents West...
Onus on Sarfraz Ahmed to inject positivity in Pakistan camp
"As a captain, Sarfraz needs to play a proactive role in this journey"
Following Pakistan’s Asia Cup debacle, skipper Sarfraz Ahmed had insisted the media not to press the panic button. Now, within a gap of 10 days, the on-field...
Pakistan would look to tide through the disappointment of Asia Cup against the Aussies
In the Middle East, a contest is all set to build-up and script enough drama.....
Wearing an unsettled look, Pakistan will be gearing up to face their third Test match of the year against Australia, who are coming into the...
Does the inexperienced Australia have enough firepower?
"They have the potential, but lack of experience could get the better of them"
Talking about Test cricket, Australia are an intimidating side; their presence is daunting on the field. However, the same sensation has gone for a toss in...
Australia step into Langer era with five newcomers in Test squad for UAE
Bold move by the Aussie selectors!
Australia have made some bold decisions in their Test squad announced for the tour of UAE with as many as five newcomers in the side. The likes of Glenn Maxwell and Peter Handscomb, two...
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