Rumours are like ripples in a cornfield. They are ephemeral, but they do indicate which way the wind is blowing. SUSAN J. PALMER, Aliens Adored That the ECB had enough of Kevin Pietersen´s off field behavior are not a rumours anymore. Kevin Pietersen has been informed that he is no longer part of the future…
“Well,what a magnificent stroke. Straight over the top of extra cover; the seventh six of the innings. One can’t help but think he’s just started to warm up.” This is how Matthew Hayden,while commentating, summed up one of the cut shots played by Rohit Sharma during his eye-catching 209 run knock against the Ausies. Any…
Not many teams in the history of cricket have to come to Australia with the tag of favorite to win a test series. The English led by Alistair Cook were overwhelming favorites to win the Ashes down under. What followed after the first ball was bowled on a spicy Gabba wicket was absolute carnage that…
Three test matches prior to the biggest test match of the year coming up in that hallowed cricket ground called MCG, I had predicted a 2-1 series win for the Aussies. At a time when everyone was confident England would continue their Ashes dominance of the last tour, I thought I was going out on…
Binge-watching is a term I like to associate with Test cricket. Ask Vince Gilligan how much it has benefited his series. Once you are hooked you just don’t want to stop watching. When it comes to Ashes the minor battles that add up to the war keep you riveted in your seats. Honestly, the last…
