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ICC – opens its eyes; to work on window for IPL
At last ICC woken up to the fact that IPL is here to stay. IPL has been the biggest cricketing show of recent times. It’s hot; it has money and it sells.
Now lure of money and financial safety would be too much for many players to give up international career. ICC has got that message [...]
Nadal loses, History created at Rolland Garros!
Nadal lost his first match in 32nd attempts. He is out of the French open. No one thought this could happen. He had not lost a set in last 2 years.
Soderling played match of his life. He was aggressive and dominated Nadal completely. Going for the lines with his big forehands, he had Nadal [...]
Ponting rubs it in!
You can bet your last dime on Aussies to rub salt onto injuries. Ponting is doing exactly that and much more. He talked about injury to Flintoff earlier. How England are not the same without fully fit Freddie.
He has talked about how he and few Aussies skipped IPL to ensure being fit for duty of [...]
Pietersen finally admits he is not good at Twenty20!
Kevin Pietersen has finally admitted that he is not good at twenty20. Why it took him so long is unknown. Why Mallya did not understand this simple fact? He spent $1.55 million on him which is still a mystery.
Pietersen was a disaster, as was predicted here. He did not have any impact as a [...]
IPL – Does it care for Women Dignity ?
In a sharp and direct attack on IPL disrespecting women PInky Khoabane asks some releveant questions.
Its an interesting article, which shows IPL organizers in their right spirits. IPL is not the only sports event that uses the cheerleaders. Lower level it stoops to bring audience is shocking.
Cheerleaders did not play direct role in sports. [...]
Buchanan to help England to win back Ashes !
Yes, its the John Buchanan of multiple captain’s theory. Famous coach of Knight Riders who sunk them without trace is going to help England to win back Ashes.
Daily Telegraph reports Buchanan was invited by cricket board to discuss on planning related to Ashes. Board officials will speak to him again before Ashes start on July [...]
T-20 World cup : Serious contenders
One T-20 tournament is over and other is upon us. T-20 will start ruling the cricket sooner or later. It’s harsh truth. Connoisseur of test cricket like I, have accepted with bit of salt.
T-20 world cup is being held in England from June 5th to 21st. T-20 concept was started by England. As with everything [...]
IPL Final:Deccan Vs Royal Challengers. Poetic Justice for laggards of 2008?
Deccan chargers and Royal challengers are in final of IPL 2009. It’s been a success story of last year’s bottom placed teams. Deccan won their first 4 matches and Royals have won their last five.
Last year they could not win more than four matches whole tourney. Talk about turn around. Nothing could have been bigger [...]
Today’s Match: Daredevils Vs Kings XI
Its a crucial tie for both the team. Such a cliché. Anyway, lets look why? DareDevils will confirm their spot in semifinal with a win for all reasons. Kings XI if they win keep their hopes alive else, will need miracles to get them to semis.
Kings XI started badly but picked up and were going [...]
Daredevils success mantra: $50,000 per win
Now, cat is out of the bag. For all those who were wondering why Delhi is performing so well, answer is $50,000 per win. Looking at the team at the start, this was the team to beat in this edition.
They had a well-balanced team. It has great batting lineup. Well-balanced bowling. A wicket keeper who [...]