Dark-red dukes ball, gloomy skies, a pitch with a tinge of green and an awaiting James Anderson: a scene we have seen far too often. And one with an inevitable result: Bamboozled batsmen. Extravagant swing. Tantalising seam. Limitless control. A supernatural display of poetry in motion. The expertise of Anderson in overcast conditions is not… Continue reading An over of genius
Breathtaking. The Godzilla vs Kong trailer was simply breathtaking. I'll admit, I was never really an avid follower of the MonsterVerse franchise but this spectacular trailer has converted me instantly into a fanatic. A movie about a colossal lizard battling a gargantuan gorilla in a no holds barred battle till the death does sound primitive.… Continue reading Ashwin vs Root: one will fall
After 3 intriguing T20Is with countless numbers of twists and turns, the SA vs ENG T20I series has concluded in a comprehensive 3-0 drubbing in visitors’ favour. This score line reflects on just how extraordinarily consistent England are as a side and the immeasurable depth they are blessed with. They are undoubtedly one of the… Continue reading CricTracker: Top 5 outstanding individual performances from the ENG vs SA T20I series
Elite batsmen are often presented with the unthinkably daunting prospect of taming some of the most ferocious fast bowlers to have ever graced the globe. These supreme athletes typically tower well beyond the realms of 6 foot, gifting them with the petrifying aura of an indomitable beast. Even the absolute cream of the crop quiver… Continue reading Decoding the genius of Sam Curran
Hi readers, here is a link to an article that I have written for CricTracker on the 3 selection puzzles that England need to solve during the South Africa T20 series. Enjoy!
Jofra Archer, admittedly, hasn't had the greatest of summers, to say the least. From breaching the biosecure bubble protocol to being accused of "not trying" to bowl fast, Archer has been no stranger to controversy this English summer and perhaps as a result of that, his performances have declined dramatically as well. Two underwhelming tours… Continue reading Why we have to be patient with Jofra Archer
Play got underway in excellent fashion for the English when Asad Shafiq prodded tentatively to an enticing in-nipper from James Anderson which located the edge of the bat and then, inevitably, into the safe hands of Joe Root. Then, as per usual, the gloomy English weather chewed of a customary hour of play and put… Continue reading Captain Ali fights for Pakistan while Anderson edges closer to 600 test wickets: summary of the 3rd day of the third test
The day began frustratingly as the good old english weather threatened to put a halt to England's pursuit for victory but fortunately (unfortunately for Pakistan) it was merely a passing shower. After the brief interruption, Buttler breezed his way to his 2nd test match hundred and proved many doubters wrong (admittedly myself included). There was… Continue reading Perfect day for England!: summary of the 2nd day of the third test
It was a blustery morning at Southampton with great gusts of wind frequently sweeping the Ageas Bowl. The scene was almost reminiscent of the Old Trafford test last year at Ashes when the English bowlers struggled to maintain any rhythm or consistency on an abnormally windy day . While at the toss, both captains watched… Continue reading Crawley and Buttler put England in a commanding position: summary of the first day of the third test
As I'm sure we all know, there is intense competition for places within the English pace bowling battery due to the depth in quality that the attack possesses. Joe Root and Chris Silverwood are spoilt for choice with bowlers that are all capable to win games of cricket for their country. However, having this amount… Continue reading England’s best fast bowling attack for each type of conditions
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