Spinners save Pakistan
Contributed by Philip Oliver
Faced with the prospect of an ignominious first round exit, Pakistan, like England did against them, raised their game against Netherlands to secure a place in the Super Eight stage. They produced a performance that had the characteristics which made them pre-tournament dark horses, of flamboyant batting and excellent spin bowling.
The convincing [...]
Suggestions for a better IPL
As the Semi-final lineup of the Indian Premier League unfolds, it is time for me to eat some humble pie. The only prediction from my previous article that was borne out to be true was the fact that it is foolishness itself to attempt to predict Twenty-20 winners. Two of my semifinalists were Delhi and [...]
IPL Shipped Overseas
In a series of rapid developments last week, the Indian Premier League (IPL) decided to hold its second edition in South Africa.
The overall lack of protests from the Indian subcontinent, and among cricketing circles worldwide, implied a sense of inevitability in the decision and maybe even some relief. Passionate supporters still have something to cheer [...]
Crossroads
If I think about the most enthralling moments in cricket over the last decade or so, here is what I come with up:
I think of a spectacular Sachin Tendulkar stepping out of his crease time and again to hit the Australians out into the desert, raising the spirits of a nation which had lost hope. [...]
Twenty-20 or Test Cricket?
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