When it comes to defeats, nobody does heartbreak quite like English sporting teams. Be it the footballers’ endless supply of losses on penalties, Tim Henman’s defeats in Grand Slam semi-finals or a men’s relay team dropping the baton at the crucial moment, a promising start which ends in tears is never too far away. The […] READ MORE
Tag: Cricket World Cup
What Cricket can Learn From Argentine Rugby
Argentina’s fantastic showing at the recent Rugby World Cup has been well-documented. “Los Pumas” not only reached the semi-final after a comprehensive victory over Ireland, they got closer to eventual champions New Zealand than all but one team, threatened Australia in the semi-final and made light work of smaller teams alongside whom they would have been ranked […] READ MORE
Zaheer Khan: A Class Apart
The terms “world class” and “legend” are thrown around too generously. With such excessive usage of the terms, it runs the risk of being contended about a bit too easily. It is a term used to show admiration and reverence, acknowledging one’s achievements, and yet it can end up being obligatory. In the case of Zaheer […] READ MORE
Can Shane Watson Answer his LBW Criticism?
Shane Watson is a curious case of a supremely talented cricketer who has never lived up to the expectations; at least, at Test level. A batting average of just a touch above 35 over a span of 59 tests is not pretty reading for a batsman who was batting at the top of the order […] READ MORE
Cricket: The Need to Broaden Beyond The Established Elite
Who doesn’t love a plucky little underdog? Who doesn’t enjoy viewing a compelling David and Goliath match-up where the less favoured opponent triumphs admirably despite all circumstances being against them? Unfortunately, in the riveting sport of cricket, we are often deprived of such battles, merely due to the fact that games are played mostly between […] READ MORE
Daniel Vettori Retires from International Cricket
Daniel Vettori, the 36 year old ex New Zealand captain, has announced his retirement from international cricket after breaking a host of national records. READ MORE
Ireland at the CWC: No “Luck of the Irish” this time
A sense of sadness took over when Ireland were knocked out of the World Cup by a reinvigorated Pakistani side. It is more disturbing that there is a real chance Ireland may not feature in the 2019 World Cup, for the ICC has decided it will be a 10-team competition. “The ICC is the International […] READ MORE
Majid Haq sent home by Scotland
The 32-year-old off-spinner Majid Haq has been sent home by Cricket Scotland from the World Cup after a race-related tweet. READ MORE
The Curious Case of Shane Watson
After being left out of Australia's World Cup side to play Afghanistan, Shane Watson's ODI future looks increasingly bleak. READ MORE
UAE’s World Cup Defeat in Context
If you had been forced at the start of the World Cup to bet your house on the outcome of one game, India versus UAE would have been one of the surest prospects. New Zealand v Scotland might have had you wriggling nervously in your seat, while Sri Lanka v Afghanistan would have had you […] READ MORE
