I always wanted to write about this Lion hearted man, his exit from the Test cricket provided me the much needed platform to thank him for bringing some smiles on our faces. Whenever I hear his name – a sense of serenity, calmness reflects through his character. A man who was no near to what […]
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20 records that might never be broken in International Cricket
There are a numerous records in International cricket owned by players and those records are meant to be broken by some other cricketer in the future. Records like Brian Lara’s highest Test score of 400, Sri Lanka’s highest ODI total of 443-9, Sachin Tendulkar’s career runs can be possibly broken in the coming years. But […]
Most runs scored by Top-3 batsmen in an ODI innings
The Top-3 batsmen of any batting line-up in any format are considered to be most essential for any team as their performance can quiet often can make or break the match. When the number 1,2 and 3 score runs the team can score big runs, but if they fail to do so then the middle […]
Reasons why the WAGs should be allowed to accompany Team India
With the recent reports (from TOI), of The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not allowing Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) of Indian cricketers to accompany them during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 ironically commencing on Valentine’s Day, makes minds ponder on the implication of women in her man’s life. While reasoning it […]
MS Dhoni – The Most Misunderstood Indian Cricketer ever
When India’s 5th wicket fell, in their first innings of the recently concluded 4th Test at Sydney, a strange, sinking feeling came over me. At 5 down, I was used to watching a burly, broad-shouldered man walk in with heavy footsteps make his way to the crease. Someone who had swagger in his movement and a hint […]
Road to 2015 World Cup: Records and Statistics of World Cup (1975-2011)
With the 2015 World Cup just 34 days away from getting kicked off, here are the list of World Cup records. Country that has hosted the World Cup for the most number of times: England (4 times in 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999). Venue that has hosted more number of matches: Lords Cricket Ground(9). Team […]
Top run scorers in India-Australia Test Series. Virat almost broke Bradman’s record
Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India has taken a lot of important event nowadays and players from both teams look forward to it. This round, it was Australia that managed to win the series but we will take a look at top run scorers in India-Australia test series: Player Series Matches (Inn) Runs HS […]
The tale of emotional Indian fans and senior players
Note: This article has been written on a neutral perspective by a cricket aficionado who cares a lot about the Indian Team. I was forced to write this article on the nuisance created by some “so-called” die-hard cricket fans across the web. I am also proud to say that I am a Gangulian for the […]
High time to look out for a new bunch of bowlers says Sunil Gavaskar
Perhaps this is the most vital and appropriate assessment undertaken by any authority on Indian cricket. Bursting out heavily on the Indian bowling attack in Australia, former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said that it is high time “we look for a fresh set of bowlers” in the Test ranks to ensure a result oriented and better […]
Batsmen to have scored more runs in an India-Australia series
Australian captain Steve Smith overtook legendary Don Bradman’s 68 year old record for being the leading runscorer in a particular Test series between India and Australia. Smith has scored 769 runs in the ongoing four match series. Australian captain Steve Smith overtook legendary Don Bradman’s 68 year old record for being the leading run scorer […]