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Bharath Ramaraj
Sun, March 31 2013
Matt Prior — The unsung hero of English cricket
As New Zealand prepared to take on their formidable foes England in a three-Test series, everyone expected nothing less than the English bestriding the Kiwis, and completing a whitewash. But cricket, as the cliché goes, is a game full of glorious uncertainties. On the fifth and the final day at Auckland, it was surprisingly the Kiwis who needed just six wickets to checkmate England, and win the Test series 1-0.
Tue, April 22 2014
Expats struggle to popularise cricket in Germany
As cricket-obsessed fans, we are hooked to following certain teams, and our cricketing heroes 24/7. The entire city gears up before every high voltage clash with a sizzle of anticipation and an unmatched excitement. Cricket fans tend to throng the stadium in big numbers by braving the heavy traffic, the horn-honking and the scorching sun to watch their heroes perform.
Fri, March 22 2013
James Anderson: From ‘daisy’ to destroyer
During a typical rain-sodden English summer season in 2002, James Anderson lit up the Old Trafford Stadium with a sharp in-swinger to trap Surrey’s run machine Mark Ramprakash dead in front. In his first county game itself against Surrey, the shy lad from Burnley left Lancashire’s cricket cognoscenti spellbound with an awesome spell of swing bowling.
Mon, March 11 2013
Nick Compton serves notices of his potential and pedigree
Nick Compton’s resolute century at Dunedin encapsulates the essence of his batting. His game is built on the old maxim of knowing your off-stump, and leaving the ball well.
Sat, March 09 2013
Thilan Samaraweera: Sri Lankan cricket loses a pillar of strength
Sri Lanka’s Thilan Samaraweera isn’t the sort of batsman that cricket fans would travel thousands of miles to watch him bat. But the quiet achiever from Colombo was one of the cornerstones of Sri Lanka’s stellar middle-order for a significant period of time. Time and again when Sri Lanka found themselves in dire straits, Samaraweera would invariably launch a rescue mission with a bat in hand.
Fri, March 08 2013
New Zealand cricket has been hurt by bad coaching and revolving door policies
Ever since the retirement of the legendary Martin Crowe, New Zealand have been hard-pressed to find world-class batsmen. On numerous occasions, New Zealand’s batting line-up has capitulated like a pack of cards, resulting in heavy losses.
Wed, March 06 2013
Murali Vijay’s gritty hundred at Hyderabad offers hope for the troublesome opening spot
The entire Indian team was in a jubilant mood, after a resounding win against the touring Australians at Chennai. The champagne would have flowed liberally in the dressing room, to celebrate the victory against a formidable opponent. But amid that euphoric celebration, Murali Vijay wouldn’t have been happy with his own performance in the 1st Test.
Mon, March 04 2013
Moises Henriques: Australia’s work-in-progess
Moises Henriques was all of 18 when, in the ING Cup final against South Australia in 2005-06, he played with grit and dogged determination, and helped New South Wales Blues to a nerve-wracking one wicket victory.
Tue, February 26 2013
James Pattinson: The thunder from Down Under
James Pattinson is well and truly a dreaded fast bowler with his scorching pace, disconcerting bounce and piercing glare. The well-built Pattinson is your archetypal fast bowler. His 90-mph missiles can make a batsman look like a cat on the hot tin roof. His snarling, growling and sledging only serves to heighten the batsman’s misery.
Wed, February 20 2013
Ellyse Perry: A beauty who is good enough to represent Australia in cricket and football
On a pleasant Sunday night at the Brabourne Stadium, Ellyse Perry left everyone spellbound with a virtuoso exhibition of swing bowling. Troubled by an ankle injury, the fast bowling sensation could barely complete her run-up. But like a true champion, she overcame the pain barrier to help Australia win their sixth World Cup.