Players
Players
Shiv at St. Johns, Antigua – Frank Worrell Trophy 2003
Image courtesy © Hamish Blair/Getty Images Shivnarine Chanderpaul of West Indies needs no introduction. Such was his talent and capability. But unfortunately whenever Chanderpaul represented West Indies, his team had more defeats than victories. And when the Windies won, especially on account of his contribution, they did so emphatically. The first thing that drew …
Virat Kohli at Hobart – Commonwealth Bank Series 2012
Image Courtesy @ Getty Images I really wanted to write about a memorable knock of Virat Kohli. And various knocks had passed through my mind. But due to some reason or other I could not write as I was busy with some other stuffs like music, travelling, cars, trains etc. Finally when I selected …
Albie Morkel at MCG, 2009, South Africa tour of Australia
Image courtesy © Getty Images This match is one of my favourite chases by a visiting team in Australia, and also against Australia. I could see an emerging Albie Morkel who was touted as the next Lance Klusener of South Africa. South Africa had a nail-biting victory. And the commentary of Bill Lawry …
Dale Steyn, 2014 ICC T20 World Cup
Image courtesy © Getty Images I am sure most people agree that bowling in T20 matches is a challenge. So definitely bowling against a very strong batting line-up in a batting friendly sub-continent track during death overs is a really difficult task. Out of the so many remarkable performances by Dale Steyn, I …
Bevo
Image Courtesy © Getty Images Batting average is something cricket viewers have been pondering whenever they watch or talk about cricket. An average in excess of fifty is considered really good in test cricket and for one day internationals anything in excess of forty is good. But an average which is very high make …
When Hashim Amla bid adieu
Image Courtesy © Getty Images If there are cricketers without being power hitters that I had watched and being amazed, then the first person on that list will be Hashim Amla. Amla made batting look very simple with his elegant stroke play. His deft touches and placement were exclusive. Eventhough I remember most matches played …