Category: Cricket analysis
Analysis of cricket related matters, whether it be players’ performances in a particular game or their historical performances. Analysis of a cricket team’s performance in the various formats of the game through history and current times.
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Asia Cup Review – India prespective
After the deplorable performances in South Africa and New Zealand, a lot was expected from Team India at the Asia Cup as it was being played in the favorable conditions of the sub-continent. However, two heartbreaking losses against Sri Lanka and Pakistan meant that India was eliminated without reaching the final of the tournament. It…
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The India Tour of South Africa – from a different perspective
We are going to do complete coverage of the South Africa Tour of India from a different perspective. A perspective that was not possible before. Now, since the Indian team has finally come out of the tall shadow of now retired from all formats of the game, Sachin Tendulkar, it will be interesting to watch…
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Confessions of a Cricket Atheist
The past few days and the coming few days are very important for the world of cricket. Well, that is what you would feel these days, if you switch on your TV and go to any news channel in India. Every time you would come across news related to just one event that you would…
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The lost winners….
In a cricket game, we are usually so much attached to end result that not much importance is given to the loosing team. Similar trend is followed for giving out the Man of the Match awards. The MoM award is usually given to a player of the winning team. However, if there is an…
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Benchmark: Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli Infographic
As I mentioned in my last article on Virat kohli’s performance and comparisons to the cricketing legends, it has become inevitable to compare his performances to those of Sachin Tendulkar. There are many factors that can be considered to compare their performances. Factor like the number of total runs made in equal number of matches,…
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Virat Kohli’s performance and what it means for marketers and fans
Talking of Virats Kohli’s achievements has become the latest craze among all cricket commentators recently. He recently made a record beating all the legendary cricketers in the number of matches taken to make their first 15 one day international centuries. It is a great feat by the youngster indeed and requires some appreciation and recognition…
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India vs Zimbabwe – a contest of differences
As the series between India and Zimbabwe ends with favorable results for India, it must have been a good experience for the young team. Although it is a heartening to watch India win, this series was mostly one sided. Although the Indian team was comprised of mostly youngsters, they had got the momentum and confidence…
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Virat Kohli vs Mahendra Singh Dhoni – should we compare?
We have recently seen Virat Kohli captain the India ODI (One Day International) cricket team in 3 matches during the West Indies, Sri Lanka, and India Tri Series. India lost 2 matches captained by him and won the last match against West Indies. The captaincy has been handed over to Virat only because M S…
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Baby I fixed this over – hit a six if you want – some questions about Spot Fixing in IPL
Baby I fixed this over. Hit as many runs as you want now. This is exactly what Sreesantha must have been thinking in his mind while bowling with his towel hanging from his waist. And similar must have been the thoughts of the other two Rajasthan Royals cricketers Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila who have been…
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The charismatic Virender Sehwag – A review of his test cricket career
Sehwag aka Veeru played his 100th test match today. However, he was bowled out by Monty Panesar after scoring 30 but he still has 2nd innings to make amends. Sehwag has truly lit up test cricket with his swashbuckling performances. Sehwag made his Test debut against South Africa in 2001, two years after his…
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