Showing posts with label cricket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cricket. Show all posts

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Comeback Aussies

With the Australians having a set back of losing the ashes series to England.And also re-grouping after the retirement of its giants like Mcgrath,Warne,Gilchrist,Gillespie the aussies have struck form finally in the ICC event concluded last week.The new look side branded as the underdogs came up with a fighting display of passion and courage to outplay all its opponents.Thanks to its captain and Ponting.Aussies have once again proved why they are so mighty when it comes to big events.Teams like India should stop blaming injuries and should come up with good performances like the aussies.

CLT20

The champions league is scheduled to start today with top franchises from many nations participating, the tournament is expected to be a cracker.The T20 format has brough different age groups together and this tournament will be no exception.With Indian player Virender Sehwag making a comeback to the international side after injury, this tournament will be crucial for him before the all important australia series.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Champions Trophy

The ICC champions Trophy is scheduled to begin on September 22 with the first match between host South Africa vs Sri Lanka . With Australia in its most recent down turn all the teams in teh tournament will be having a fairly good chance to win the tournament. All the Best for all the teams for the tournament.

NZ sweeps T20 Series

New Zealand swept Sri Lanka in the second T20 game in Sri Lanka. The New Zealanders suffering a 0-2 wash out ion the test series against Sri Lanka defeated the Lankans in both the T20 to regain some glory.

England loses to Aus

England lost the first one day game to Australia in the ongoing one day series. England riding high in the confidence of triumphing the ashes series lost its first one day game against Australia in the series. Australia have set England target of 260 but eventually England falling short by four runs. The second ODI is scheduled on September 6 th at Lords.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Ganguly Captain 2nd Innings

Sourav Ganguly has been named captain of his franchise Kolkata knight Riders (KKR) once again for the upcoming IPL season. Meanwhile Former Indian coach John Wright has been named as the coach for the KKR. Good Luck Ganguly for his 2nd innings as a captain.

Flintoff Retires

Andrew Flintoff has announced his retirement from International test matches after the ashes test series. Meanwhile Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the rest of the ashes series due to injury. England lookes vulnerable without pietersen though they have some promising talents in the squad.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Ashes begins

The most awaited cricket series has just begun. The ashes series featuring australia and england. The oldest series ever in international cricket. England has made a strong statement by performing incredibly well in its T20 venture whereas australia has struggled to hold its reputation set by its retired giants. The series is going to be a tough one for both sides. My support is for the england team to winback the ashes.

Friday, June 26, 2009

India vs WI

Indians take on West Indies in the first ODI game in West Indies. India with many of its star batsmen pulling of the series due to injuries should make amends in order to console its fans for its abysmal performance in the recently concluded ICC world T20 event.

PAkistanis Rewarded

Pakistanis are rewarded with cash awards for their blistering performances in the recently concluded ICC T20 world cup . Pakistanis emerged as the title winners winning the finals against the Sri Lankans. Pakistanis were also the finalists in the last world cup T20 event . Congratulation to the pakistan cricket team,

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

India lose to SA

India lost its last super eight game against South Africa. SA scored only 130 runs and Indians managed to score onle 118 runs in reply to SA target. India has not won any of its super eight games and is out of the world cup. For India its "Better Luck Next Time".

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

India out of T20

India lost a crucial game against England to make its way out of the T20 world cup. India failed to score 153 runs that England set as target for Indians to chase. Indians lost by three runs to ensure its exit from the world cup.

Friday, June 12, 2009

India takes on Windies

India takes on West Indies in their first super eight game on Friday. West Indies earlier in the tournament outplayed Australians and entered into the super eight. The game is going to be a cracker. Pakistan takes on Sri Lanka in another super eight game. Both the games are scheduled in Lords, England.

SA rolls over English

South Africa beat England convincingly in their super 8 game. England elected to bat first scored only a modest total of 111. In reply South Africa chased down the target in 18.2 overs with seven wickets remaining. Earlier in the day New Zealand crushed Ireland and won its first super eight game.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

T20 Warm-up

T20 warm up matches have begun and its time for India to play against Pakistan. Earlier India have lost their first warm-up match against New Zealand by a few runs. Interestingly India have never won a game against New Zealander's in the T20 format.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

IPL semi-2

Chennai super king take on Bangalore Royal Challengers in the semi final of the second edition of the IPL . The match is going to be a crackr of a contest and i am gonna watch it . MY support is for chennai super kings.

IPL semi 1

IPL semi final 1 was won ny the deccan chargers . The Delhi dare devils were done by gilchrist and co as the team went through the delhi bowling with ease.

IPL upsets

Kings XI punjab and rajasthan royals were the most expected team in the ipl but unfortunately both teams crashed out of the ipl and the season is heading for a cracker of a semi fnals in the second edition.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

IPL Kickoff

The second season of the IPL games are scheduled to begin today in South Africa. The IPL was shifted from India to South Africa for various security measures will start with a grand opening ceremony in South Africa today.

Aus gets a consolation win

Atlast Australia gets a consolation win against South Africa in the final one day international. South Africa already won the series 3-1 with one more game to be played. Australia has set a huge 300 plus score and South Africa crumbled to 256 all out. Well done south africa in winning the series.