Today, it is tough to dominate a given format and the No.1 title is shifting from team to team. But almost a decade back, Australia dominated the scene winning 21 consecutive ODI matches – twice more than the earlier record – that started in January and ended in May including the 2003 World Cup […]
Read More Specials – When Australia just kept on winningWhen Andrew Strauss led England on to the Lord’s, it was his 100th test match for England. What makes it better is that its at the same venue when he scored century on debut against Kiwis in 2004. THE BRIGHT START Andrew Strauss had a very bright first year in international cricket hitting 4 […]
Read More Specials – It all started at Lord’s : Andrew Strauss special‘Right Arm Orthodox’ is what off-spinners are sometimes called as, but today people will be hesitant to use the term. Right arm off-spinners have gone from orthodox to unorthodox with many new delivery styles which have made it tough for batsmen. Ajantha Mendis, Ravi Ashwin, Sunil Narine are the names that come to […]
Read More Viewpoint – Leg Spin, off spin, mystery spin
The Cricket Cauldron 