Eleven spinners have been played by Australia since Shane Warne’s retirement, yet none have been able to entrench themselves in the side. Ronald Chettiar explains why.
The continued failure of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Bangladesh Premier League franchisees to clear the dues of players who took part in the T20 league could hurt BCB chief Mustafa Kamal's ambitions of becoming the next ICC President.
Indian cricketers will have to wear the never-say-die attitude, like that of Virat Kohli, on their sleeves whenever they step on to a cricket field for remaining a competitive team, former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill has said.
Since his debut, Kohli has often proved his mettle in chasing targets. As Gavaskar pointed out, "Kohli shows tremendous skills and a lot of self belief at a young age." That exuberant self-belief allows him to absorb pressure very well - a quality essential in every international sportsperson.
Virat Kohli’s demolition of Lasith Malinga - one-day cricket’s most feared bowler - seemed too good to be true. Nobody would have imagined that Lasith Mailnga would ever end a One-Day International with figures of 7.4-96-0-1. In doing so, Kohli has not only helped India to a famous win but also severely decimated the aura surrounding Malinga.
Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill is surprised by India's poor batting display in the Test series so far and has called on the visitors to show some pride in the remaining two matches.
By CricketCountry Staff Former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill said it was due to docile pitches that India could square the four-Test series Down Under in 2003-04.
By CricketCountry Staff
Former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill said it was due to docile pitches that India could square the four-Test series Down Under in 2003-04.
Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill feels that the Decision Review System (DRS) will remain controversial whether it is used or not and suggested that the prerogative to use the technology should remain with the on-field umpires and not the players.
Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has given his name for the lucrative Indian Premier League's players' auction next year.
Australian cricket fans have backed out-of-sorts batsman Ricky Ponting to pad up for the four-match Test series against India before deciding on his international future.