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Indian Premier League 2012
Sat, August 23 2014
Mixed feeling in Mumbai camp as Sachin Tendulkar is back and Malinga is out
A feeling of ambivalence would be brewing in the Mumbai Indians’ camp with the return of a superstar and the loss of a game-changer. While Sachin Tendulkar has recovered from his injury and would return to bolster their batting, their bowling trump-card Lasith Malinga is down with a niggle.
Fri, April 20 2012
‘Dravid’s work ethics & discipline have become the benchmark for Rajasthan’
In an exclusive interview with CricketCountry Dishant Yagnik talks about his Indian Premier League (IPL) experience with Rajasthan Royals and his tough cricketing journey.
Sat, August 23 2014
Deccan paying price for inexplicable strategies; Too much on Sanga’s plate
Deccan Chargers’ fairytale triumph of 2009 is a distant memory considering their recent struggles.That year, Adam Gilchrist masterminded a remarkable triumph that lifted them from the dumps of a last place finish during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008. Three seasons later, the same franchise is desperate to regain its lost pride with a completely different set of players.
Sat, August 23 2014
Brad Hodge – one of the most unlucky cricketers in the game
Brad Hodge – T20 cricket’s highest run-getter - is one of the unluckiest crickets in modern times. The Australian, who scored 48 not out off 21 balls to mastermind Rajasthan Royal’s sensational win over Deccan Chargers on Monday, saw years of consistency and heaps of runs in domestic cricket yielding just six Australian Test caps.
Sat, August 23 2014
Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni: Tale of two of India’s greatest captains
While Pune Warriors India went about upsetting the Chennai Super Kings, the world had their eyes set on two the captains who altered the course of Indian cricket. As Sourav Ganguly and Mahendra Singh led their sides against each other, a debate ensued: Who has had a greater impact on Indian cricket?
Sat, August 23 2014
The heart-warming resurgence of Darren Sammy-led West Indies
It required an ultimate Houdini act by Australia to script a thrilling victory over the spirited West Indies at Barbados. West Indies were the dominant force for a major part of the game and lost their grip only late on the penultimate day. Even when Australia were cruising in pursuit of a modest 192 for victory, West Indies didn’t give up and kept sending jitters down the Aussie ranks
Sat, August 23 2014
Mumbai Indians reap rich harvest by promoting Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard – one of the most feared T20 cricketers in the world - lit up the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday with a dazzling performance that defined his talent. A lot of it has to do with the way Mumbai have used him over the years.
Sat, August 23 2014
Harbhajan & Munaf need to be censured for their aggression & bullying
Rohit s heroics, Dale Steyn s fiery spell and a thrilling finish made the Deccan Mumbai game a memorable clash. Unfortunately, a controversy surfaced which took some sheen off the remarkable game. The sight of Harbhajan Singh and Munaf Patel arguing with the umpires over Kumar Sangakkara s dismissal was disappointing to say the least.
Sat, August 23 2014
Brilliant spells of Ojha, Karthik, Morkel & Murali overshadowed by batsmen
Four days through the tournament, we have witnessed quite a few fantastic bowling performances that titled the balance of the game. However, dominating batting performances beat those sparkling efforts in the race to win the coveted award at the end of the game. It is a batsman’s game after all.
Sat, August 23 2014
IPL 2012 missing high-profile presence of Yuvraj, Warne & Symonds
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a confluence of cricket that has transcended international boundaries. Despite featuring a host of international stars, there are a few heavyweights who wouldn’t grace the tournament with their phenomenal talent. Injuries, retirements and auction have robbed the cash-rich league of their presence.