[[{“value”:” Rohit Sharma with the POTM Award (PC: X) It’s now easy to forget that the first ball that Rohit Sharma faced in the ICC T20 World Cup match against Australia on Monday was a ‘hit-me’ full-toss, and he couldn’t put it away. The second ball, Rohit slashed it to David Warner at first …
Not just big hits, Rohit serves up a tactical masterclass Read More »
[[{“value”:” Rohit looked in sublime touch against Australia. (PC: ICC) Heading into the game against Australia, India only needed to avoid a heavy defeat to secure a semi-final spot. They exceeded expectations by winning their sixth consecutive match in this T20 World Cup, thereby advancing to the semi-finals as group toppers. After the match, …
We don’t want to do anything different against England: Rohit Read More »
[[{“value”:” Rohit Sharma versus Australia (Image: BCCI) If you ask any of the top batsmen who have dominated the game for their favourite innings, the answers more often than not tend to startle you. For example, Sachin Tendulkar routinely picks the 241 not out he scored in Sydney in 2004, a knock which lasted …
Hard yards paying off for Rohit as he and India seek redemption Read More »
[[{“value”:” Bangladesh will lock horns with Afghanistan in the last Super 8 game. (PC: X.com) Afghanistan will be watching the India-Australia match closely, hoping for an Indian victory, which would give them a golden chance to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals. This scenario sets up a crucial Super Eight match against Bangladesh …
Rashid and Co eye semi-final berth in match against Bangladesh Read More »
[[{“value”:” Team India vs Bangladesh, Warm-up (Image: BCCI) Jasprit Bumrah is hurling unplayable deliveries with unprecedented regularity and Kuldeep Yadav is tossing tricks. Suryakumar Yadav is playing shots that the bowlers are unable to understand and Rishabh Pant is challenging the fundamentals of batting with a moderate degree of success. Heading towards the business …
[[{“value”:” Gulbadin Naib for Afghanistan vs Australia (PC: X) RevSportz Comment While he continues to have a legion of admirers, there are many, even within the confines of the Lord’s Long Room, who consider that Mike Brearley was exceedingly lucky to have played 39 Tests and 25 ODIs for England. Brearley averaged less than …
Gulbadin Naib – the Everyman who shocked Australia Read More »
[[{“value”:” South Africa in hurdle, ICC T20 WC 2024 (PC: X) South Africa once again found themselves in a spot of bother. Eventually, they came out on top to book a place in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup. The visitors chased down the rain-revised target of 123 against the West Indies …
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[[{“value”:” South Africa vs West Indies (PC: X) For decades, they have been labelled chokers. In fact, it is now a tag that even many South Africans don’t really get offended by. So much so that Quinton de Kock had in an interview to RevSportz’ Subhayan Chaktaborty suggested that, ahead of ICC tournaments, they …
South Africa, and the importance of champion’s luck Read More »
[[{“value”:” Sir Vivian Richards met the Indian players in the dressing room (Image: BCCI) Ishaan Shahane and Debasis Sen Sir Vivian Richards is 72 years old, but he is supremely fit. Whenever he is in Antigua, he goes to Cedar Valley Golf Course and spends time playing golf. Both he and Sir Richie Richardson …
Virat Kohli is a fighter, I would back him: Vivian Richards Read More »
[[{“value”:” India and Australia (PC: X) The Indian dressing room had a special guest after their match against Bangladesh on Saturday. Sir Vivian Richards was invited to present the best fielder’s medal and he handed it over to Suryakumar Yadav. The great man embraced Rishabh Pant, called him a “pocket rocket” and gave a …
In-form India vs wounded Australia: Stage set for battle royal Read More »
