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The Fearless Warrior of Sri Lanka- Reliving the legacy of Sanath Jayasuriya
Home Features The Fearless Warrior of Sri Lanka- Reliving the legacy of Sanath Jayasuriya FeaturesPlayers By Sai SiddhharthJune 29, 2020, 11:10 PM 60 His slash over third man was a feast to the eye, his whip over mid wicket had the opposition gaping at him in disbelief, and he was a man who brought about a fresh lease of life to opening the batting in the ODI format. Sanath Jayasuriya was a man who pulverized several bowling attacks in a long and distinguished career spanning two decades.
3 greatest knocks played by an overseas batsman in IPL history
Gayle's 175 is the highest individual score in IPL cricket. De Villiers stuns the world with his unorthodox Genius, Chris Gayle makes the crowd gape at him with the brutal power that he exhibits. If McCullum captivated the crowd with his belligerence and flamboyance, David Warner has carved a niche for himself with his unparalleled consistency. In this article, let us look at the three greatest knocks played by an overseas batsman in the IPL. #3.
3 greatest knocks played by MS Dhoni in IPL
MS Dhoni is a fan-favorite MS Dhoni is one of the greatest batsmen and captains in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ask any fan to name their all-time IPL XI and you'll find his name on their list. Over the course of a decade, Captain Cool has enthralled and captivated fans with some outstanding knocks off his willow, helping his side cross the finish line on numerous occasions.
IPL Flashback: Virat Kohli rules the roost in the 2016 edition of the league
Kohli scored four hundreds during the 2016 edition of the IPL There comes a time in the life of every sportsperson when they can do no wrong. A period which some term as a 'purple patch' and some deem equivalent to having the 'Midas touch'. In the 2016 edition of the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli must have experienced something similar. He toyed with the opposition bowlers throughout the tournament, finishing with some mindboggling stats.
IPL 2020: Top 3 run-scorers for Royal Challengers Bangalore in tournament history
Kohli is the most prolific run-scorer in IPL history Royal Challengers Bangalore is one IPL side that is filled with exceptional batting talent. Led by batting maestro Virat Kohli, the Bangalore-based franchise has delighted the fans with several outstanding individual knocks over the years. As a unit, RCB hold the record for the highest team total in IPL history. They smashed a whopping 263 against Pune Warriors India during the 2013 edition of the cash-rich league.
Revisiting Tendulkar's valiant 136 against Pakistan in the 1999 Chennai Test
Tendulkar's 136 will be remembered by the fans with a sense of fondness What do you do when you have given it your all, but your team still falls short of the finish line? What do you do, when you have scored more than half of the team total but still your side ends up on the losing side? What do you do, when people blame you for the defeat, simply because they have accorded you a divine status and will come down scathingly on you every time you don’t match their expectations?
IPL 2020: 3 CSK players who might not play a single game
CSK is one of the most successful sides in the history of the IPL They are one of the most successful teams in the history of the Indian Premier League. They have lifted the trophy thrice, have made it to the finals a colossal eight times, and have reached the playoffs in each season that they have participated. Led by the enigmatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the ‘Men in Yellow’ are a force to reckon with and have a considerable repertoire of experienced campaigners in their squad.
Australia vs New Zealand 2020: 3 Kiwi players to watch out for in the ODIs
Australia and New Zealand will lock horns against each other in a three-match ODI series starting March 13, 2020 played for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. Both the teams arrive into the series having experienced contrasting results. While New Zealand blanked the Indian side 3-0 at home, the Aussies were whitewashed 0-3 by South Africa away. The two teams will clash in the land of the kangaroos in what promises to be an exciting contest.
India vs South Africa 2020: 3 South African players to watch out for in the ODI series
If India do not scalp De Kock early, they will be in for a very long leather hunt. The South African side will embark on a three-match ODI series in the Indian sub-continent starting from the 12th of March. The Proteas will be high on confidence after having demolished a strong Australian side 3-0 at home. On the other hand, the Men in Blue will come into the series after being thrashed in both the ODI as well as the Test series against New Zealand.
India vs South Africa 2020: 3 Indian players who will be under pressure to perform
In three days’ time, the Indian team will take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series. This will be the last international assignment for the Men in Blue before the IPL starts. The Indian side arrives into the series having been thrashed in both -- the ODI as well as the Test series -- against the Kiwis. They will be looking to end their losing streak when they take on South Africa in more familiar conditions.
Why the ODI series against South Africa is crucial for Virat Kohli
Kohli has not been amongst the runs in the recent past. Virat Kohli finds himself in a very unfamiliar place. For the first time in many years, the Indian batting maestro will enter an international series with his back against the wall, in a bid to get some runs under his belt. In the whole of 2020, Kohli has not scored a single international hundred. In fact, his scores in his last six international innings read 14, 3, 19, 2, 9 and 15.
Why we should not dwell too much into Virat Kohli's failure in the New Zealand Test series
Virat Kohli is human and is bound to fail 2,19,3 and 14. These were the scores of India’s skipper and arguably the greatest batsmen of the modern era in the recent Test series against New Zealand. The moving ball in overcast conditions caught the master batsman unawares. But then, the reaction to this failure has been too much. People have gone on to analyse Kohli’s technique and are probably reading too much into a failure on a single overseas tour.
Why the series loss against New Zealand is a harsh reality check for the Indian team
Once the Indian side was out of their comfort zones, they were caught unawares. The year 2019 seemed like a fairy tale for Indian cricket. The World No.1 Test side drew the final Test against Australia in Sydney, and with that, the Indian team scripted history by winning a Test series against Australia in their own backyard for the first time.
Why Virat Kohli needs to tone down as the Indian skipper
Virat Kohli’s gesture after Kane Williamson's dismissal in the second Test was totally uncalled for. Kane Williamson, the New Zealand skipper was on strike during the Kiwis' first innings of the second Test against India. Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery pitched on off stump, took the outside edge of Williamson’s willow and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant completed the catch. The Indian cricket team had all the right to be excited, and rightly so.
New Zealand vs India 2020: 3 Indian players who flopped in the Test series
Virat Kohli was all at sea in the Test series against the Kiwis. The New Zealand cricket team thrashed the Indian team by 7 wickets in the second Test in Christchurch to complete a 2-0 whitewash over the visitors. The match ended in the second session of the third day as the Kiwis outplayed the Indian side yet again in all the departments of the game.
A 'Boult' from the blue
Boult continues to amaze us with his control with the ball and his immaculate accuracy. One of the best exponents of the defensive game, Cheteshwar Pujara was on strike. The ball that he delivered swung from outside the off stump. Pujara left the ball, hoping that he had his stumps covered. The cherry swung in sharply and before the batsman could realize, his off stump was knocked on the ground. Trent Boult jumped in the air in delight.
How Kohli's poor performances with the willow have directly affected the Indian team in New Zealand
Kohli’s form has played a huge role in India’s poor performance in the ODI and Test series Since winning the T20 series 5-0, nothing has gone right for the Indian team on their tour of New Zealand. The visitors were thrashed 3-0 in the ODI series, and were pummeled by 10 wickets in the first Test as well. They have their backs to the wall as they head into the final Test of the series.
India vs New Zealand 2020: 3 reasons why the Kiwis won the 1st Test
Southee took five wickets in the second innings of the first Test. The New Zealand cricket team handed an old-fashioned thrashing to their visitors and romped home by 10 wickets with more than a day to spare. It was a match where the Kiwis excelled in all departments of the game, and left India reeling with their stupendous performance. With this win, the Blackcaps have registered an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
New Zealand vs India 2020, 1st Test: How the Kiwis prized out Virat Kohli in the 2nd innings
It was not an easy wicket to bat on. The ball was nipping around, the batsmen were looking circumspect and India were trailing by 183 runs in the second innings. They needed to bat out of their skins to make a contest out of the match. The opening partnership lasted just 46 balls. In the eighth over, the young Prithvi Shaw succumbed to Trent Boult. The ball was angled in, Shaw tried to fend it off, and the man at square leg completed the catch.
Kane Williamson gives a masterclass on a seaming Wellington deck
Kane Williamson is not given the due credit that he deserves He is a man who keeps things extremely simple. He is highly unassuming, going about his job quitely. And yet again, on the 22nd of February 2020, Kane Williamson tilted the balance in favour of his side with a classy 89 on a pitch that was not conducive for batting. His 32nd half century might well prove to be the game changer in the first Test.
Ross Taylor at 100: Looking at three other New Zealand cricketers who featured in 100 Tests
Taylor made his 100th Test appearance for his side against India on 21st February 2020. When Ross Taylor took the field against India in the first Test at Wellington, he created history. He became the fourth New Zealand player to feature in 100 Test matches for his country, and also the first player in the world to feature in 100 matches in all the three formats of the game.
3 batsmen with the most sixes in IPL history
Gayle is the only batsman to have hit over 300 sixes in IPL cricket. The IPL is a league where glitz, glamour and riveting sporting action embrace each other. The world’s best players turn out for the annual summer extravaganza and up the heat by a few notches. The crowd comes out in large numbers to support fervently for their favourite franchises. And fours and sixes fly from the bat of some of the world’s best batsmen who take part in the league.
Suresh Raina: IPL's Mr. Consistent
Suresh Raina has crossed the 400 run mark in nine out the 12 seasons of IPL When people talk about the Indian Premier League (IPL), they talk about the belligerence of Chris Gayle, the cool headed nature of MS Dhoni, the artistry of Virat Kohli or the unorthodox genius of AB de Villiers. But then, here is a man who has been the most consistent batsman in the league’s history right from its inception, but might not find a mention in the list of favourite cricketers.
3 batsmen with the most hundreds in IPL history
Chris Gayle's 175 is the highest individual score in IPL history. The IPL is the biggest T20 league in the world. The cash-rich league attracts the best players from across the globe and the whole cricketing world turns its gaze towards India when the IPL is on. It is a format where a rookie gets to share a dressing room with the very best of international stars and a player who performs well can even get a call-up directly to the national team.
Australia vs South Africa T20I series: 3 Aussies to watch out for
David Warner has been in stellar form since his return from the ‘sandpaper gate’ scandal. Australia will take on South Africa in a three-match T20I series starting from 21st February 2020. This will be the first T20I series for the Kangaroos in 2020, and this series will effectively start the countdown for the World T20 to be held Down Under in October. The Australian team boasts of several match winners who can change the fortunes of their side in a jiffy.
New Zealand vs India 2020: Why India will not miss Rohit Sharma in the Test series
Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the series due to injury. India will take on New Zealand in a challenging two-match Test series starting from the 21st of February. India's opening batsman and limited overs vice-captain, Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the series due to an injury. While on the face of it, it might look as though India have been dealt a body blow by Rohit’s absence, this might not well be the case.
Why South Africa desperately need AB de Villiers to return
de Villiers retired from international cricket in the year 2018. The last time a certain AB de Villiers turned out for his national side was in March 2018. It was a Test match against Australia at the Wanderers, and it was de Villiers’ 114th Test for his country. After that he turned out for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, and at the end of the tournament, he shockingly announced his retirement from international cricket in 2018. He was just 33 years old.
Cheteshwar Pujara: The meditative monk of Indian cricket
Pujara works from the background like a meditative monk. So much has happened in Indian cricket in the last three months. Shikhar Dhawan returned from injury, was in ominous form, but is now again side-lined with shoulder issue. KL Rahul opened the batting initially, then Virat Kohli felt he is good in the middle order and Rahul was shuffled up and down the order.
New Zealand vs India 2020: 3 Indian players to watch out for in the Test series
The Indian team’s tour of New Zealand has been a riveting one. If in the T20 series the ‘Men in Blue’ blanked the Kiwis 5-0, in the ODI series, the Black Caps gained retribution by whitewashing their opponents 3-0. We now move to the longest format of the game. India and New Zealand will battle it out in a two-match Test series starting on the 21st of February.
India vs New Zealand 2020: Why Prithvi Shaw should play the first Test ahead of Shubman Gill
Shaw and Gill are two prodigiously talented batsmen vying for the openers slot Rohit Sharma’s unavailability has created a pleasant headache for skipper Virat Kohli ahead of the first Test against New Zealand. The ‘Hitman’ had been in stellar form during the whole of 2019 in all formats of the game, and if he had been fit, India would have opened with him and Mayank Agarwal. Now, since Sharma has been injured, India will have to find a replacement.
3 Indian batsmen with the most Test runs against New Zealand
Dravid scored a gargantuan 1659 runs against the Kiwis in Tests. The Indian cricket team’s tour of New Zealand has swung like a pendulum. In the T20I series, the Men in Blue thrashed the Kiwis 5-0, while in the ODI series, the Blackcaps returned the favour, whitewashing the visitors 3-0. Now, we move to the longest format of the game. India will take on the Kiwis in a two-match Test series, with the first Test starting on the 21st of February 2020.
India in New Zealand 2020: Has Jasprit Bumrah been decoded?
Is India’s ace speedster under too much pressure to deliver? Jasprit Bumrah might be feeling strange right now. For, he has not been meted out the kind of treatment that he has got against the New Zealand batsmen before. In all the three ODIs, India’s ace pacer bowled his full quota of ten overs. And in all the three ODIs put together, he could not manage to take even a single wicket. He conceded 167 runs at an economy rate of 5.57, with the batsmen comfortably tackling him.
New Zealand vs India 2020: 3 Indian players who disappointed in the ODI series
The Indian cricket team received a drubbing at the hands of New Zealand in the ODI series, getting whitewashed 3-0. In the first ODI the bowlers failed to defend a gargantuan total of 347, while in the second and third ODIs the batsmen failed to show up at the critical junctures. The Kiwis got their retribution after the 5-0 humiliation they suffered at the hands of India in the T20 series. On that note, let us look at three Indian players who disappointed the most in the ODI series.
Can Virat Kohli arrest his mini decline in form?
Virat Kohli seems to be slowly showing his human side to us now. Introduction What goes up must always come down. This is true in sport, as well as in life. And that is why, a man who looked as if he was invincible, a man who thwarted every challenge thrown at him, a man who was scoring centuries for fun is now experiencing a lean patch by his exalted standards. In fact, Virat Kohli had been on such a run scoring spree, that his excellence became mundane, sort of boring.
New Zealand v India 2020: 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui | 3 reasons why the Kiwis won
Colin de Grandhomme launched a savage assault on the Indian bowlers in the third ODI. The New Zealand cricket team thrashed India by 5 wickets to complete a rare whitewash over the ‘Men in Blue’ in the 3-match ODI series. The Kiwis are indeed back and will have the momentum in their favour going into the Test series against the Indians. The Indian team scored 296 batting first, but the Black Caps made light work of the target and romped home with almost 3 overs to spare.
Opinion: Why MS Dhoni might not play another match for India, even if he wants to
MS Dhoni's return to the Indian team does not seem like a bright possibility. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been on a sabbatical ever since the heart wrenching run out of his during the high profile semi-final against New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup. The former skipper has neither divulged any of his plans for the future nor has he announced his retirement. He has kept the whole world guessing.
Has Virat Kohli's seemingly invincible armour developed a small chink?
Nobody in sport can be invincible forever. He is undoubtedly the greatest batsman of the modern era. At the age of 31, he is already second in the list of batsmen with the most ODI hundreds and is closing in on a whopping 12000 ODI runs. He has left his mark in varied places around the world and is the man who is touted to go past most of Sachin Tendulkar’s seemingly gargantuan records in ODI cricket.
Babar Azam: A new ray of hope for Pakistan cricket
Babar Azam is only 25 years old, but Pakistan has high hopes from him Babar Azam is probably the best thing to happen to Pakistan cricket in the last five years. He is only 25 years old, but is already considered as the lynch-pin of the Pakistani batting line up. He is also touted as 'Pakistan’s Virat Kohli' and has the pressure of carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders.
New Zealand v India, 2020 | 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui: 3 Kiwi players to watch out for
In both the ODI games, Ross Taylor brought his vast experience into play After being thrashed 0-5 in the T20 series against the Indian team, the Kiwis have bounced back in riveting fashion in the ODI series, and have taken an unassailable 2-0 series in the three-match series.
India vs New Zealand 2020, 2nd ODI: 3 reasons why New Zealand won the match
The partnership between Ross Taylor and Kylie Jamieson propelled the Kiwis to 274. After thumping India by 4 wickets in the first ODI, New Zealand produced another clinical performance to beat the ‘Men in Blue’ by 22 runs and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The Kiwis delivered in all three departments of the game, and have got some measure of retribution after the 5-0 drubbing that they received in the T20I series.
Has 'wicketkeeper-batsman' KL Rahul shut the door on Rishabh Pant?
KL Rahul has probably had the best two months of his life. Starting from the series against the West Indies at home, the Karnataka batsman has been raking in the runs at will, and has cemented his place in the side. Even though skipper Virat Kohli has shuffled him up and down the order, Rahul has continued to flourish. In the T20 series against the West Indies, Rahul aggregated 164 runs at the top of the order, including two fifties, at an average of 54.67.
Can Mayank Agarwal make a mark in the ODI series against New Zealand?
Agarwal has a very good record in List A cricket. The Indian team was dealt a blow when ace opener and vice-captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the remainder of the New Zealand tour due to a calf injury. Rohit’s injury, coupled with Shikhar Dhawan’s unavailability, has opened the doors for two new faces to make a mark in Indian colors. Indian skipper Virat Kohli has already declared that Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal will open the innings for India during the ODI series.
3 Indian batsmen with the most ODI runs against New Zealand
Sachin Tendulkar scored 1750 runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket Team India will take on New Zealand in their first overseas ODI series of 2020. The short three-match series will start on February 5th and end on the 11th of February. India have been on a roll in ODI cricket, winning their last two ODI series against Australia and West Indies at home.
Can Prithvi Shaw follow the Sachin Tendulkar way in the ODI series against New Zealand?
Can Shaw too, give us a peep into the land of the impossible just like Tendulkar did? India will play a three match ODI series against the Kiwis starting from the 4th of February. The Men in Blue will be missing the services of Shikhar Dhawan, who has been ruled out from the series due to injury. Dhawan’s injury has opened the door for another man, the supremely talented Prithvi Shaw. The 20-year old batting sensation has been drafted into the squad for the ODI series against the Kiwis.
Why mere talent does not guarantee success: The case of Sanju Samson
Samson has failed to grab his chance when presented with the opportunity. There are a huge number of talented people who can grace a sport, but a very few sportsmen make it to the very top. Simply put, talent is not the only ingredient that can make a player successful. While talent can provide a player a window of opportunity, it is the qualities of patience, perseverance, and dedication that allows sportsmen to remain at the top.
India vs New Zealand 1st T20: 3 reasons why India start as the favourites
Kl Rahul adds excellent balance to the Indian side. The Indian Cricket team will start their first overseas tour of the year with a 5-match T20 series against New Zealand that commences on January 24th. The ‘Men in Blue’ will play 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 2 Tests against the Kiwis, a tour that will last around 45 days. The Indian side has been in excellent form in limited-overs cricket, and they will try to continue their good run on this challenging tour of New Zealand as well.
India vs Australia 2020 | 3rd ODI, Bangalore: 3 reasons why India won
Rohit Sharma was at his marauding best as he cracked a blistering 119 against Australia. India produced a clinical performance to down Australia in the series decider at Bangalore. After the bowlers restricted Australia to a score of 286, the Indian batsmen came out all guns blazing and chased down the target with 15 balls to spare. It was a clinical all-round performance by the Indian team, and they once again displayed why they are a dominant force in home conditions.
India vs Australia 2020: 3 individual milestones that can be achieved in the third ODI
Kohli can join his batting idol if he manages to score a century today India and Australia will lock horns in the third and final ODI of this short and pulsating series today. Bangalore will host the series decider between these two heavyweights. After Australia annihilated India in the first ODI by 10 wickets, the Men in Blue came back strongly in the second encounter, beating the Kangaroos by 36 runs.
What next for MS Dhoni after the central contract snub by BCCI?
Perhaps nobody knows what is going on in the seemingly inaccessible mind of MS Dhoni. Perhaps nobody knows what is going on in the seemingly inaccessible mind of MS Dhoni. The legendary cricketer was dealt a huge blow when he was excluded from the list of centrally contracted players for the upcoming year. And, how did Dhoni react to the snub?
India vs Australia 2020 | 2nd ODI, Rajkot: 3 reasons why India won
KL Rahul scored a blistering 80 to propel India to a huge total of 340 in the second ODI. The Indian cricket team bounced back in stellar fashion and beat the Aussies by 36 runs in the second ODI. The 'Men in Blue' fired in all three departments of the game, to level the ODI series 1-1. We now go to Bangalore for the third and final ODI of the series.
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