as Englishmen hammer ‘Men in Blue’ out of the tourney By V.N. Prasad Gloom of the Graveyard’ engulfed 1.35 billion Indians and fans across the world as our boys failed to hold the nerves in an important/ crucial encounter and threw away the match in abject surrender. In lighter vein, we can only surmise that…
By V.N. Prasad Ring of Fire’ at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was lit up in ‘Sprawling Fire Crackers Show’ as proud Lankans exhibited spirited display of cricket to lift the Asia Cup-2022; their 6th Cup, after a gap of 7 long years. Undoubtedly, Pakistan’s ‘Bench Strength’ was far superior to that of the Lankans….
By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to Team India for lifting the T20 and ODI trophies in a most convincing manner. To beat England in their backyard is a difficult task; that world acknowledges. Concluding Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, would have been ours had our boys displayed better intensity. Well, it is always “Yeh Dil Maange…
By V.N. Prasad Expectations rose to meteoric heights as players — seasoned and young guns — went under the hammer at Bengaluru. Combinations changed as franchises called fancy prices sending chills up the spines of fans and historians. Number of teams rose to 10 as Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants were formed. 74 games…
By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to the young Proteas who gathered all their might to register a 2-1 victory over the favourites, India. It was monumental effort in all departments of the game; turning the result into a ‘Nightmare’ for Indians; bruising their ego beyond belief; a shameful disposition considering the expectations; not only in…
At the ‘Boxing Day Test’, Scott Boland, the only 2nd male Aborigine, after Jason Gillespie, skittled the Englishmen running through the side in a devastating spell of 4 – 1 – 7 – 6 in the 2nd inning. It was a treat to watch. Every wicket was purchased — with immaculate line, length and bounce…
By V.N. Prasad Green Park’ Kanpur wore a smoggy/foggy look — morning till evening on all the days. The Ball kept low and indifferent. Last day was a thriller. Proverbial ‘heart in the mouth’ situation prevailed as the 9th wicket of the Kiwis fell with 9 minimum overs to come; over the remaining time span…
By V.N. Prasad Hearty congratulations to the Aussies (OZs) on lifting their 1st T20 ICC World Cup. The 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was the seventh ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. ‘Ring of Fire’ at the Dubai International Stadium roared with colourful fireworks as Mitchell Marsh scooped the 113th ball to the boundary. OZ…
By V.N. Prasad T20 World Cup-2021 has produced ‘breathtaking’ moments in both the semi-finals. Toppers in groups, England and Pakistan, squeezed out in the semis has added strength to the century-old statement, “A cricket match is never over until the last ball is bowled.” Just 2 to 3 overs can topple the apple cart and…
By V.N. Prasad Ravi Shastry was imprudent in releasing his book while COVID is still active in England. He compounded the act by tagging along a few players and supporting staff to the function — all contributing to agonising abortion of an excellent series. BBCI’s offer to send our team for completing the series in…
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