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Ashwin vs Root: one will fall

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India’s 5th day rearguard and the timeless beauty of Test cricket

Cricket is undergoing a seismic change, an unprecedented shift that will alter the course of the sport. T20, the phenomenal entertainment package, is tailored towards the instant entertainment culture of today. It's mere 120 balls provide a short but giddying capsule of constant euphoria and sheer thrill, ideal for the present audience. It's like eating… Continue reading India’s 5th day rearguard and the timeless beauty of Test cricket

IPL, Opinion, Previews and Summmaries

Why the Mumbai Indians have been so dominant this year

Despite the potential threat of the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 IPL captured the imaginations of millions of star struck fans with a breath-taking spectacle of cricketing entertainment at its absolute finest. In no other IPL have we been booned with such a colossal quantity of nail-biting contests between 2 sides consisting of some of the… Continue reading Why the Mumbai Indians have been so dominant this year

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Classy Gaikwad and heroic Jadeja thwart KKR’s playoff chances

With CSK already eliminated from the play-off race, today's game against CSK was all about pride and giving the devoted fans something to cheer for in such a disappointing season for the Super Kings. It was also a valuable chance to have a look at the players who could potentially provide the core of a… Continue reading Classy Gaikwad and heroic Jadeja thwart KKR’s playoff chances

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Scintillating Dhawan punishes sloppy CSK

The explosive pinch-hitter Sam Curran failed to trouble the scorers in today's encounter against the Delhi Capitals courtesy a cool and composed piece of fielding by Nortje on the boundary edge. In an attempt to steady the faltering ship, Watson and Du Plessis chewed up countless dot balls; Watson even committed the grave sin of… Continue reading Scintillating Dhawan punishes sloppy CSK

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RR’s 17 sixes prove to be too much for CSK

The Rajasthan Royals openers, Steve Smith and Yashasvi Jaiswal, began the innings with caution and circumspect as they looked to build a solid platform for the batsmen to come. Despite this, Jaiswal was dismissed for a brief 6 by the power play specialist and CSK had found the early wicket that they had so desperately… Continue reading RR’s 17 sixes prove to be too much for CSK

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CSK masterfully chases down 162 to start the season with a win against MI

Mumbai got off to an absolute flier as Quinton De Kock showcased his full array of sublime attacking strokes in a belligerent 33 of 20 balls. However, just as this opening partnership was truly about to develop, Piyush Chawla snared the wicket of Rohit Sharma and soon after Sam Curran, the man who "makes things… Continue reading CSK masterfully chases down 162 to start the season with a win against MI

England, England vs Pakistan 2020, Previews and Summmaries

Captain Ali fights for Pakistan while Anderson edges closer to 600 test wickets: summary of the 3rd day of the third test

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

England, England vs Pakistan 2020, Previews and Summmaries

Perfect day for England!: summary of the 2nd 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