Source: India to Host First Day-Night Test at Eden Gardens The Indian Cricket Team and the BCCI traditionally have taken time to accept the changing trends in World cricket. Be it the advent of the T-20 format of the game or the DRS, India shied away from them. Even with the latest Day-Night Tests, India… Continue reading India to Host First Day-Night Test at Eden Gardens
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A Cricketing Week that Went Down in History
Source: A Cricketing Week that Went Down in History The world of cricket over the last week has seen incredible performances and riveting action on the 22-yards pitch. The action that took place on the field went down in history as an important event in the annals of cricket history.
The 4-Day Game: Is that the Future of Test Cricket?
Source: The 4-Day Game: Is that the Future of Test Cricket? As the World Test Championship unfolds, trends are emerging from the longest format of the game of cricket. The five day game has only seen its full schedule used only twice. If any other game has gone into the fifth day, the weather interruptions… Continue reading The 4-Day Game: Is that the Future of Test Cricket?
A Tale of Two Knocks
Source: A Tale of Two Knocks Two locations. Two matches. Two people. The way they played determined the outcome of the game.
Surprises Light Up the World Cup 2019
Source: Surprises Light Up the World Cup 2019 The World Cup was meandering along at a sedate pace with the title contenders India, Australia, New Zealand and England cocooned in the top four, just as expected. The only blip on the horizon was the dismal performance of South Africa at the tournament. But then came… Continue reading Surprises Light Up the World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019: Bowlers Set the Tournament Ablaze
Source: World Cup 2019: Bowlers Set the Tournament Ablaze Proving the pre-tournament predictions wrong, which declared the World Cup to be a bowlers' nightmare, it is the bowlers who have brought the tournament alive!
Dutee Chand: Breaks Hurdles and Taboos Against Odds
The struggle of Dutee Chand, prominent Indian athlete seems more like a story of fiction. But as they say truth is stranger then fiction. This is the story of her struggle!
World Cup 2019: Will India’s Batting Prowess Prove to be Achilles’ Heel?
Source: World Cup 2019: Will India’s Batting Prowess Prove to be Achilles’ Heel? India begins its World Cup campaign tomorrow against South Africa. While India's batting might is considered to be their strength, it has a few chinks in the armour. Will the Indian team plug the holes off before they start their campaign?
Indian Premier League: The Debate on DRS Continues
The Decision Review System (DRS) was introduced in the game of cricket to reduce umpiring blunders. But in the latest IPL season umpiring errors have presented the DRS with a new set of challenges. Can it once again overcome scrutiny?