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Aayush Puthran
Tue, December 03 2013
India set to register highest run-aggregate in ODIs, but how reliant have they been on their top-5 run-getters?
One doesn’t need statistics to prove the fact that India have relied on their batsmen in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). In its 42-year history in the format, India have gone on to become the second-highest run-scoring team and could soon overtake Australia when they face South Africa in during the upcoming ODI series.
Mon, December 02 2013
Ashes 2013-14: Monty Panesar a good option to outsmart Australia in 2nd Test
Looking at the way things have panned out for England so far on their tour Down Under — in the first Ashes 2013-14 Test as well as the tour games — they would’ve realised that they don’t have the arsenal ready to outdo Australia in their tactic. Even as they packed their squad with five tall pacers to take advantage of the hard pitches in Australia, the home team batsmen seem ready to fight fire with fire and unleash their own pace battery to dislodge the opposition.
Sun, December 01 2013
India tour of South Africa 2013-14: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s lack of skills with old ball could be an issue in Tests
India can ill afford mediocrity when they take on South Africa in their own backyard in December. They need to hit the chords of excellence, much as they would be expecting from their opposition. It is exactly for this reason why the series was eagerly awaited and the shortened version of the tour is frowned upon. And thus, every player in the team needs to pull out their A-game in order to fir into to the potentially exciting contest between the two strong sides.
Fri, November 29 2013
West Indies cricket needs a skipper like Darren Sammy to help revive its fortunes
In street cricket, the best player is chosen as the captain. However, as the grades and level of cricket improves, the role of the captain changes from being the best player to being the best manager of individual egos; one who can stand up for his team, make them play as a unit and strategise.
Thu, November 28 2013
Darren Bravo has failed to convert fluent starts into big scores
Darren Bravo is not a cricketing great by any stretch of imagination. Nor is he a player who is going to give sleepless nights to opposition bowlers. You know he is not going to be the subject of long discussion in team meetings. Yet if you are a cricket fan, you are likely to leave most of your work to watch him bat.
Wed, November 27 2013
Indian pacers’ poor form shouldn’t be overlooked just because team is doing well as a unit
Despite a string of brilliant performances, India needs to beware of being found out in South Africa, not merely because they are playing a much stronger side, but also because not all their mechanisms are providing optimum results, especially in the pace bowling department.
Tue, November 26 2013
MS Dhoni needs to be credited for Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja’s stupendous show in 2013
There are enough infightings in the world. But, to be the Indian cricket captain, you need a supernatural layer of calmness around you; or else the world, including your own fans are going to ask for your blood, especially in bad times.
Mon, November 25 2013
Zaheer Khan’s selection for South Africa tour could prove to be another ace played by Sandeep Patil-led selection panel
In a surprising move, Zaheer Khan has been included in the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. Aayush Puthran feels that it is critical to not only assess his performance, but the performances of the other seamers also needs to be looked at to get a better picture of Zaheer’s contribution to the team.
Mon, November 25 2013
Gautam Gambhir’s exclusion from India’s Test squad for South Africa tour might be last nail in the coffin of his international career
The BCCI selectors excluded Gautam Gambhir from India’s Test squad for the tour of South Africa. Aayush Puthran analyses whether this is indication that it might be the end of the southpaw’s international career.
Sun, November 24 2013
Neil McKenzie: The unassuming character with steely batsmanship and bizarre cricketing rituals
Born on November 24, 1975, Neil McKenzie is a middle-order batsman who has had an inconsistent run for his national side. Aayush Puthran profiles the career of the South African who commands love and respect from his peers, and became famous for his bizarre practices off the field.