Let’s get one thing straight. Irrespective of the result tomorrow, New Zealand, very much like the last time the World Cup was played down under – in 1992, have stamped their authority on this tournament. They have totally owned the tournament, much like their heroes 23 years ago. However, they will be the first to…
22 Players. 2 Teams. 2 Captains. 1 Match to be won. 22 Kiwis and South Africans will step on the field today at Eden Park, Auckland – all of them hoping that when the moment of reckoning comes, all their hours of hard work and the skill that has set them apart from millions of…
One of the most unexpected and fascinating sights in the 1992 World Cup, the first one to be played in colored clothing, was the new ball bowler for New Zealand. Dipak Patel, with his wily off spin bowling led the Kiwi surge in that tournament which was ended by eventual champions Pakistan in the finals. 1992…
1. Mumbai Indians – Once again stole the cynosure, Corey Anderson. Loss of Mitchell Johnson will hurt them as Malinga does not seem to be in good form and their other purchase Zaheer Khan is struggling big time; Hazelwood is the only saving grace. But, the core batting group they retained along with Mike Hussey…
Prediction : They’ll come, see and conquer the hosts. Consequence : Defeated, dejected and demoralized themselves. Indian camp hasn’t tasted the least pinch of success halfway through the tour of New Zealand. However, come 6th of February at Auckland, and they’ll have other ideas. MS Dhoni and his side are all set to shed the…
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