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Articles by Raghav Ravichandran
Virender Sehwag - A Batsman Who Made Batting Look So Easy
A Look At Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag or the ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ as he’s fondly called was able to immediately bring joy when we walked out to bat.
5 Indian Players Who Can Help Them Win The Tournament
India hasn’t tasted success in the ICC World T20 since the inaugural edition in 2007 which propelled Mahendra Singh Dhoni among many players to superstardom. Post that the biggest and most popular T20 league in the world, IPL kicked off which has given a lot of exposure to youngsters from India to get exposed to T20 conditions and playing against the best players around the world. Despite that their record in World T20’s since then hasn’t been good.
3 Indian Players Who Made Their Debuts After MS Dhoni But Retired Before Him
There has never been an Indian captain who has received as much love and support from fans and experts like MS Dhoni did as captain of India. He led India to their first and only ICC World T20 title in 2007 and post that his popularity soared. It transcended to an all-new level once the Indian Premier League(IPL) started. He became CSK’s ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni and there has been no looking back ever since.
Three Active And Current Cricketers Who Were Part Of The World Cup
It’s a dream of every cricketer to play for his country, and once he gets selected in the ODI team he wants to make it to the World Cup squad. That is the ultimate dream for any aspiring cricketer and is a goal for established players to get their hands on the coveted trophy. Australia has dominated the 50 over World Cup and only in recent times has the tide changed.
An Amazing & Bizarre Series Of Test Cricket Ends With India Marching Into The WTC Finals
Table of Contents R Ashwin- The Legend Who Produced Yet Another Series-Defining Performance! No one expected India with 6-7 of their main players having been injured to create history in Australia. But they proved everybody wrong in what would go down as one of the finest series of Test match cricket we all would have witnessed in a long time.
Virender Sehwag - A Batsman Who Made Batting Look So Easy
A Batsman Who Made Batting Look So Easy And Effortless In Different Pitches Across The World A Look At Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag or the ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ as he’s fondly called was able to immediately bring joy when we walked out to bat.
A Cricket Analyst’s Journey
I am Raghav Ravichandran. I have been writing about my passion, something that’s close to my heart – Cricket for about three years now. It has been a pleasure and a humbling experience to cover various aspects of the game I love so much and get that published in prominent, popular websites/ portals. An immediate aftereffect of writing time-bound, relevant articles that catch the reader’s attention is the number of reads or the reach one article gets.
India’s most successful captain MS Dhoni bids farewell
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 26: MS Dhoni of India bats during game two of the One Day International Series between New Zealand and India at Bay Oval on January 26, 2019 in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
England pave the way for the successful return of Cricket
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Pakistan huddle during a Pakistan Nets Session at Emirates Old Trafford on August 03, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England Cricket played a successful role as hosts it has to be said. Cricket fans were oscillating between two varied emotions and feelings in the past one month- elation and weirdness. Elation simply because post the three lockdown that ruled out any cricket.
ICC Has Officially Postponed The Men’s World T20
India's Virat Kohli raises his bat celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs)during the World T20 men's semi-final match between India and West Indies at The Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai on March 31, 2016. / AFP / INDRANIL MUKHERJEE (Photo credit should read INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images) The International Cricket Council (ICC) had been deliberating on the impending ICC Men’s World T20 that was supposed to take place later on in the year in Australia.
Ben Stokes Defends Stuart Broad Decision
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: England captain Ben Stokes reacts as Jason Holder of the West Indies runs between the wickets during day five of the 1st #RaiseTheBat Test match at The Ageas Bowl on July 12, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Ben Stokes, England’s stand-in skipper for the first Test match against the Windies doesn’t lament or regret the fact that he left out veteran 34-year-old fast bowler Stuart Broad out of the playing eleven at Southampton.
West Indies in England
Joe Root (L) of England and Jason Holder (R) of West Indies talk at the end of day 4 of the 3rd and final Test between West Indies and England at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on February 12, 2019. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images) It’s official! West Indies in England. Finally. Cricket is set to resume.
Flashback: Dinesh Karthik's heroics help India steal the Nidahas Trophy
Dinesh Karthik's brilliance ensured India won the Nidahas Trophy Exactly two years ago, on March 18, 2018, Dinesh Karthik pulled off the impossible. He snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the finals of the Nidahas Trophy Twenty20 tri-series against Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma led India were in bad shape while chasing 167 for victory, reeling at 133 for 5 in the 18th over. 34 runs from the last two overs looked literally impossible for the Men in Blue.
5 cricketers who are extending their playing careers
Retiring is a personal decision and it depends on every individual. Some players like to be very open about it and some keep mum about it. But the timing of the retirement has become a key aspect and there are some who haven’t done that too well in recent times. There have been players who’ve done exceedingly well in their careers but they have faded away in the recent past. Age isn’t on their side either and there has been a lot of speculation around these big players.
Opinion: Do bilateral ODI series in the T20 World Cup year really fit in the scheme of things?
How relevant are the bilateral ODI series in 2020 with the ICC World T20 coming up later on in the year? This is the question floating around in cricket circles as India are set to take on South Africa in a 3-match ODI series at home just few days after completion of a long and tiring tour of New Zealand. Is this series going to help India in any substantial manner?
ICC World Test Championship: Five areas of concern for No. 1 ranked India
India need to sort out some issues as far as their Test team is concerned The Indian team received another jolt in their New Zealand sojourn after losing the Test series rather meekly 0-2 to the hosts . More than the loss, it is how the top ranked team capitulated against the Kiwis will psychologically affect their moral. Besides it has also posed a question mark on the team’s credibility as the top contenders to win the next year’s ICC World Test Championship final.
India vs South Africa 2020: 5 players to watch out for in the ODI series
India end their home summer of international cricket with a three-match ODI series against a South African team in transition. The Proteas are fresh off a convincing performance against the in-form Australia. They played to their strengths, and despite the likes of Faf du Plessis and Kagiso Rabada not being in the mix, managed to upstage the Aussies. They found stars for the short- and long-term in the form of Anrich Nortje, Heinrich Klassen, Janemann Malan and Lungi Ngidi.
India vs South Africa 2020: 3 Indian players who might not feature in the ODI squad
The Indian team is just coming off a long, tiring and hard-fought tour to New Zealand. The Virat-Kohli led side was extremely proficient and managed to hold their nerves well in the T20Is as they got over the line despite having to fight out two super overs.
ICC T20 World Cup 2020: Five reasons why Australia can win their maiden title
Australia will be sure favorites to win their first ICC World T20 title The grandest T20 event of the world, the ICC T20 World Cup, is slated to take place later this year. The ICC initiated this tournament in 2007 and India emerged as the first winners of the then World T20. West Indies have won the trophy twice while England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have lifted the title once.
IPL 2020: 5 players who are not going be regular fixtures for their franchises
Mumbai Indians- The defending IPL champions The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently revealed the schedule for the league stages of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2020. The excitement is at the all-time high as fans are preparing to support their favourite teams and get into the IPL frenzy. The schedule gives us a longer IPL 2020 thanks to only a handful of double-headers taking place this time.
New Zealand vs India 2020: Why a loss in the first Test can be a wake-up call for India
Virat Kohli's invincible run in Test Cricket off late came to a halt India's dream run in the ICC World Test Championship came to an end as they lost convincingly by ten wickets against New Zealand at Wellington. This result was not completely expected as this Indian team after their dominance in Australia last year, let alone the manner in which they crumbled as a batting unit. But the simple question to be asked is if India are to be blamed for this defeat.
3 Players who can replace Kedhar Jadhav in the Indian ODI team
India is currently ranked second in the latest ODI rankings released by ICC. There is no doubt about the fact that India, under Virat Kohli, have dominated world cricket in the limited-overs format with sheer consistency and results. But, the Men in Blue also suffered an annihilating and rare whitewash in the 50-over format against New Zealand. It was a result that raised several eyebrows as the majority of fans had not expected such results from a dominant Indian side.
India vs New Zealand 2020: 3 reasons why India will continue their dominance in the ICC World Test Championship
Team India have been ruthless and have dominated the ICC World Test Championship There were lot of noise made around India's 0-3 whitewash in the ODI series against New Zealand recently, but the fact was there was no Rohit Sharma and two of India's and the world's best players currently - Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah failed to have any impact in the series. That in itself was half the battle won for the Kiwis, they just ensured they won the remaining bit to hand India a thrashing.
South Africa vs Australia 2020, T20I series: 5 players to look forward to
Quinton De Kock would look to continue his stellar form South Africa have been going through an ongoing transition in the past few years. Many players left the country to opt for the financial security that the Kolpak deal would offer them. That left a big void in the team and it was getting tough for the current lot of players to fill.
Opinion: Why Jasprit Bumrah’s recent form could hurt India in the World T20
It's not too often you see this Indian team under the captaincy of Virat Kohli get whitewashed convincingly. That happened in their recent ODI series against New Zealand that they lost 0-3. The primary reasons for that was the ineffectiveness of key players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Far too much was expected from them with Rohit Sharma being injured and with a very inexperienced bowling attack apart from Bumrah.
New Zealand vs India, 2020: India’s Predicted XI for the Test series
India. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Youngster Prithwi Shaw has been included in the 16-man India Test squad for the two-match series in New Zealand, which also features the fit-again Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma who is included subject to getting the necessary clearances as he suffered a grade three tear in the Ranji trophy playing for Delhi. With Rohit Sharma ruled out, the toss up for the second opener to partner Mayank Agarwal could be between Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw.
Vernon Philander: An epitome of South Africa's unerring consistency
101 Test matches, 269 wickets, 13 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls give one a proper impression as to how good Vernon Philander has been over the years. In a game that has elevated the careers of the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, and Glenn McGrath, the overall record of Vernon Philander in Protean colours seems to be pale in comparison.
IPL 2020: 5 game changers who could be prone to injuries
The intense involvement of the players is the reason why franchises frequently suffer injury scare in their set up and they even try to plan the same in advance. by Raghav Author Published - Feb 8, 2020 11:50 am | Updated - Feb 8, 2020 11:50 am Chris Gayle. (Photo: IANS) Indian Premier League or the IPL is the most popular T20 league in the world which goes on for at least 6 weeks every year, making it no less than a festival in India.
South Africa may have lost some of their big stars, but their decline is worrying and sad for the game
A side known to be fighters and who had the best record for a team playing overseas looked like minnows when they played against India recently. South Africa. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The current state of cricket in South Africa is a very worrying and disturbing sign for world cricket. A team that has always been extremely competitive and aggressive in the past seems subdued and meek in the past few years.
New Zealand vs India: 5 Underperformers of the T20I series
The Indian team dominated the Kiwis right from the word 'go' as they chased down a 200+ score in the series opener. by Raghav Author Published - Feb 4, 2020 11:22 am | Updated - Feb 4, 2020 11:23 am Sanju Samson. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and India culminated at the Bay Oval with the Men in Blue completing their first-ever whitewash T20I series win in New Zealand.
5 Kiwi players who never played IPL but could have done well
The likes of Tim Southee, Daniel Vettori, Corey Anderson, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Ross Taylor have all left their mark on the IPL. by Raghav Author Published - Feb 2, 2020 12:44 pm | Updated - Feb 2, 2020 12:44 pm Daryl Tuffey. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is just two months away as the cricket universe awaits yet another season of T20 cricket extravaganza.
IPL 2020: Best XI of KXIP, KKR, RR and DC for the All Stars Game
If the recent reports are considered, one of the teams are likely to be formed by combining players from the franchises located in the North and East of India. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 31, 2020 2:31 pm | Updated - Jan 31, 2020 2:31 pm Chris Gayle and Lokesh Rahul of Kings XI Punjab. (Photo by Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) A one-off all-star charity match will precede the opening game of the tournament and will be played three days ahead of the season opener.
IPL 2020: Best XI from CSK, RCB, MI and SRH for the All Stars game
It's a combination that is set to make every cricket fan around the globe sit up and take notice. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 29, 2020 9:43 am | Updated - Jan 29, 2020 9:44 am MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter) For the first time in the 13-year history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), fans will be treated to a one-off all-star fixture which is slated to be held three days before the 13th edition of the annual extravaganza kicks off on 29th March.
Marnus Labuschagne: Are we seeing the emergence of another Steven Smith?
Labuschagne was named the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year in January 2020 for scoring a mountain of runs in Test cricket in 2019. Marnus Labuschagne. (Photo Source: Twitter) Catching the attention of the cricket fraternity with his stellar performances in Test cricket, the South African-born Australian cricketer has shown his mettle in International cricket. The promising Australian is currently the third-ranked Test batsman on the ICC rankings.
IPL 2020: One player from each team who can be the Most Valuable Player (MVP)
These are match-winners who can change the complexion of a game in a matter of balls or overs. Andre Russell plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter) The year 2012 saw IPL moving away from the traditional ‘Player of the Tournament’ award to a more unique ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) award. For starters, MVP is awarded to a player based on the points system, which is a combination of multiple parameters.
IPL 2020: 3 reasons why Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will win the tournament
Ever since the beginning of the IPL in 2008, CSK have been one of the most consistent and successful teams in the tournament. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 25, 2020 8:44 pm | Updated - Jan 25, 2020 8:44 pm Virat Kohli checks MS Dhoni’s thumb. (Photo Source: Twitter) CSK finished as the runners-up in IPL 2019 and would be hoping that they can go one step further in the upcoming season.
3 Unlucky players to miss out from India’s ODI squad against New Zealand
Sanju Samson. (Photo Source: Twitter) India announced their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand on the 21st of January, 2020 whereas they also named Sanju Samson as Shikhar Dhawan’s replacement for the upcoming T20I series. The left-hander was declared unfit after he injured his left shoulder while fielding against Australia at Bengaluru in the third ODI. The ODI side remained on expected lines with there being only one change from the squad that featured against Australia.
3 Current captains who should resign
A few countries that are finding it hard to cope under relentless pressure, lack of quality players and some external factors ruining their game. Azhar Ali (Photo Source: Twitter) Cricket can be a great leveller and can expose the best players and captains especially in these times when the spotlight is constantly on their performances. Currently, a few countries are finding it hard to cope under relentless pressure, lack of quality players and some external factors ruining their game.
IPL 2020: One player from each team who can win the Emerging Player Award
The most promising talent of the season is named the Emerging Player of the Season at the end of the tournament every year. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 17, 2020 7:03 pm | Updated - Jan 17, 2020 7:03 pm Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: Twitter) Indian Premier League (IPL), presents a great opportunity for young players to make a name for themselves in world cricket. A couple of eye-catching performances in the IPL can do a world of good for the young stars.
5 Players who got more than they deserved in BCCI annual contract list
27 players were divided into four categories, with Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma included in the topmost A+ Category which nets them a sum of INR 7 crore. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 17, 2020 11:16 am | Updated - Jan 17, 2020 11:16 am Rishabh Pant.
IPL History: 5 players who had just one good season
The introduction of the Indian Premier League( IPL) in 2008 changed the face of cricket, Indian cricket to be specific. The power of world cricket shifted to India with the BCCI becoming the force they are now. The concept of a franchise-style T20 league which brings together the best players from the world to co-exist with young Indian talent revitalized and re-energized the sport.
IPL 2020: One overseas player from each team who might not feature in most of the games
The current title holders Mumbai Indians came out all guns blazing in the auctions as they managed to bag some exciting names to their kitty. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 12, 2020 12:59 pm | Updated - Jan 12, 2020 12:59 pm Jason Roy. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) The 13th edition of the cash-rich league and the most popular T20 league, IPL will take place in 2020 as all the franchises gear up for the first IPL of the new decade.
IPL: 3 reasons why Mumbai Indians (MI) can’t win IPL 2020
Mumbai Indians- the franchise led by Rohit Sharma will be gunning for another successful season this year. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 9, 2020 6:09 pm | Updated - Jan 9, 2020 6:09 pm Mumbai Indians (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS) The players’ auction for IPL 2020 came to an end a few weeks back and it was quite an event. Pat Cummins got picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping 15.5 crores which was an IPL record. Now we know how all the squads look heading into the new season.
5 cricketers who were lucky to play for India in 2019
India is one of the top cricketing nations of the world and the pressure associated with representing the subcontinent giants on the international stage is massive by Raghav Author Published - Jan 7, 2020 1:31 pm | Updated - Jan 7, 2020 1:31 pm Khaleel Ahmed (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Playing for India is a major honour, one which comes with sheer persistence, immense grit and an enormous amount of dedication.
Irfan Pathan: An underrated, underappreciated talent deserved a better end to his career
Irfan Pathan was a fantastic talent for India and deserved better Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Saturday, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious career which included a World Twenty20 triumph in South Africa. He was also part of India's historic win at Perth in 2008 post the controversial Monkeygate scandal, where his all-round performances ensured India's success.
IPL: Best Chennai Super Kings (CSK) XI of the decade
CSK are the three-time IPL champions and have had a number of prominent names representing them over the years. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 6, 2020 5:45 pm | Updated - Jan 6, 2020 5:45 pm MS Dhoni. (Photo: IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been the second-most successful team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the defending champions Mumbai Indians. Winning three titles in ten years speaks volumes of the dominance of the team in this tournament.
IPL: Mumbai Indians (MI)’s best XI of the decade
MI is the only side in the history of the T20 tournament to have lifted the trophy on four occasions - 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019. by Raghav Author Published - Jan 4, 2020 2:30 pm | Updated - Jan 4, 2020 2:32 pm Mumbai Indians (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS) After struggling in their initial years, despite having legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya and Shaun Pollock, Mumbai Indians never were a huge threat in the beginning seasons of the IPL.
5 players who can win Cricketer of the Year in 2019
Two enthralling games of 2019 involved Ben Stokes- the finals of the ICC World Cup 2019 and the memorable Edgbaston Test against Australia by Raghav Author Published - Dec 31, 2019 4:39 pm | Updated - Dec 31, 2019 4:40 pm Ben Stokes (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) We are nearing the end of yet another calendar year, and it has witnessed some breath-taking and mind-blowing cricketing action. Some of the games played in 2019 have been hailed as the most exciting and thrilling of all time.
Cricket Analysis: Experts Views, Stats and Analysis of a Cricket Match
Will both the wrist spinners play together in the T20Is against Sri Lanka? by Sahil Jain Dec 31, 2019 Two enthralling games of 2019 involved Ben Stokes- the finals of the ICC World Cup 2019 and the memorable Edgbaston Test against Australia by Raghav Ravichandran Dec 31, 2019 The sport is not only about winning, losing, scoring hundreds, taking wickets or winning World titles. It is also about how the cricketers react to adversity.
IPL History: Top 3 Australian batsmen to have played in the league
Australians have thrived in the IPL Although Australian cricketers may not always endear themselves to neutral fans, no one can deny that they have literally reshaped the face of modern cricket. Aussies are titans and trend-setters in this age of cricket, and they have repeatedly taken the game to new heights.
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