ODI is a role based cricket game, please understand india

Indian cricket team is loosing most of the ODI (One Day International) cricket matches off late. And as always, experts from India have found a reason of loss in lack of technique of batsmen and poor bowling resources. But things aren't straightforward as that. India is confusing ODI cricket and Test Match Cricket. Don't underestimate role of finishers in ODI cricket! India is of the theory of playing out first 10 overs without loosing...

Cricinfo cricket score with commentary

If you want to follow all the news about cricket, get cricket statistics and remain updated with live cricket scores then see cricket score (i.e cricinfo like cricket blog) is the best resource available. The best thing about 'cricinfo' is  that it is completely focused on game of cricket. Not only one gets to know about international cricket matches which are being played currently but also schedule of future cricket matches...

Varun Aaron fast, fearsome bowler of Indian Cricket deserve some respect

Varun Aaron has played only 19 first class game, so if he misses his line and length a bit, it is very understandable. But he has what India is looking for years - PACE! Varun Aaron clocked 155 kph, faster ever ball from Indian fast bowlerin cricket Yesterday in match between India and Bangladesh in Asia Cup at Fatullah, Varun Aaron averaged 145 kph on speed gun. He even touched 150 kph at times, even in returning spells, and showed...

Onus entirely on Virat Kohli to win Asia Cup cricket tournament

India began their Asia Cup tournament with victory over hosts Bangladesh, thanks to yet another magnificent century, while chasing, by captain Virat Kohli. Virat is captaining side in absence of regular captain MS Dhoni who is not participating due to injury. 136 runs that Virat Kohli scored were absolutely essential. It seems like he has to do it again and again if India needs to win Asia Cup. This is because the players coming before...

10 ways to make test cricket more enjoyable

There are 3 forms of cricket that are existing in world cricket right now. ODI cricket, T-20 cricket, and Test Match cricket. Out of three forms, 'test match cricket' is the oldest surviving cricket form and is currently in danger of being out fashioned, especially by new kid called t-20 cricket.  While you hear cricketers of 'past' and 'present' make statements like: 'test cricket is the real cricket', 'test is the purest form...

Sri Lanka, the weakest team in Asia Cup

Team from Emerald Island has been touring Bangladesh from quite a some time now. They have won in all formats, but the victories are far from convincing. Bangladesh, with injuries to major players, have pushed the 1996 world champions in all the matches played. What would have happened if Bangladesh had a strong team? Sri Lanka might have been whitewashed easily. Sri Lanka Cricket Team will want to prove that they aren't weak Problem...

Asia Cup 2014, What India needs to do to win it

India will start their Asia Cup campaign against host Bangladesh on Feb 26, 2014 with hope for winning the cup for the the 6th time. But given the recent form in ODI cricket it will not be easy for world champions to win the tournament. Asia Cup Trophy, Can India win Asia Cup 2014! India last time failed to reach the semifinals even though they had beaten Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the league stage. But they lost to Bangladesh in a...

IPL T-20 cricket require skill as well

They blatantly say: "real test of a batsmen is in test cricket", as if playing t-20 cricket is a child's play. I am talking about the test cricketers of past who have never experienced what it is like to play a 20-20 over cricket match in a packed stadium. It's amazing how the players who hit boundaries and sixes in t-20 cricket leagues like IPL and Big Bash, under immense pressure, are not given enough credit for what they do. T-20...

India Cricket Score Over Others

Whether it is about organizing cricket, or developing interest in the game, or unearthing new and exciting talent, Indian cricket scores over the others. India is a current world champion in ODI cricket curtsy the 2011 World Cup which the won. They also won a T-20 World Cup in 2014. India topped ICC team rankings for test cricket and one day cricket not so long ago. India scores over other cricket nations when it comes to producing...

Was Shakib Al Hasan's ban too harsh!

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is apparently requested by captain Mushfiqur Rahim to reconsider, and reduce if possible, the suspension of Shakib Al Hasan for 3 matches, following  the incident which saw Shakib making an inappropriate gesture on live television during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mirpur. He was also been fined BDT 300,000 ($3800). Should Shakib's ban be reduced? The ban on Shakib will greatly...

Top 10 reasons for Australia loss to South Africa at Port Elizabeth

South Africa has been able to come back and level the 3 test match series which now stands at 1-1 after 2 matches. South Africa won the 2nd test match played at Port Elizabeth on 4th day by 231 runs margin. It was a good performance performance from the home team who rode on performances by Hashim Amla in batting and impressive Dale Steyn while bowling. Dale Steyn, fastest  bowling spell demolished Australiaas he picked up 4 wickets...

Will MS Dhoni resign from indian cricket captaincy?

"Time for Dhoni to go," writes Ian Chappell, former Australian captain, and probably the only sensible cricket writer and thinker left in the world. Ian is right, what more should a test captain do to lose his job? Dhoni & Duncan fletcher have become synonymous to overseas defeats that they both do not deserve to continue in their jobs. MS Dhoni, probably the greatest finisher in the game of cricket, and truly a great limited...

Sandip Patil, a man whose cricket was cut short due to one bad stroke

Sandeep Patil, currently the chairman of indian cricket team selection committee of BCCI, was one of the most exciting players of that early 80s generation. Along with srikanth and kapil dev he could provide great entertainment to fans plus his looks, style made him a great persona. Real pity that one bad shot led to his being dropped and thereafter circumstances conspired against him with his replacement Azharuddin scoring 3 consecutive...

AB De Villiers, the most enjoyable batsmen in cricket to watch

On 2nd day of 2nd test match at Port Elizabeth played between South Africa and Australia, middle order batsmen AB De Villiers struck 19th test century of his test career. He scored 116 runs on a slow and flat wicket and along with JP Duminy(123) helped put South Africa in a strong position at the end of the second day. Abraham Benjamin De Villiers is on the track to greatness,he is enjoyable to watch too, both with bat and ball,and...

Poor technique galore against fast bowling, Australia v South Africa test series

Just when Indian X cricketers were busy criticising young Indian batsmen  for their poor technique to play fast bowling, I was watching South Africa vs Australia test series on television. One thing I was carefully looking for was how Australians, South African batsmen play fast bowling so that I can compose an article comparing the techniques of Indian batsmen and them, and can pinpoint what exactly Australia and South Africa...

Chaos in India cricket, blame game started for away losses, Duncan Fletcher criticised

Indian cricket is going through turbulent times. No matter what one does to bring it back on track, it refuses to do so. After 8-0 straight losses in England and Australia, cricket lovers were hoping for improved performances in South Africa and New Zealand, hoping that lessons would have been learnt. But it is same old story. India returned empty handed from both the tours. Breaking News: Coach Fletcher may be replaced by Andy Flower Duncan...

Should IPL7 happen or not?

IPL(Indian Premiere League), if it happens this year, will be in his 7th edition. This controversial league saw its worst days last year when few of the players caught red handed fixing matches, overs, and what not by Delhi Police. Given its history and controversial nature - Should IPL 7 take place or not? Will fans see Auctioned IPL 2014 players playing matches hitting sixes To start off, there is already a problem that organisers...

Boring Slow Pitch Robs fans 2nd Test, South Africa v Australia, Port Elizabeth

South Africa limped to 214-5 at the end of first day's play of test match between South Africa and Australia. at Port Elizabeth. It was a day which every cricket fan wished never came in their life. The pitch was a real villain. For a series that was seen as a platform to find out who is the best fast bowling attack in the world, between Australia and South Africa, the cricket pitch dished out by the curator was a big disappointment....