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July 31, 2011
The Ian Bell Run Out
An extraordinary 3rd day at Trent Bridge exploded into life with the Ian Bell “run out” that wasn’t. The incident sparked a furious debate about the spirit of cricket, but MS Dhoni’s decision to recall Bell was warmly applauded by a fractious crowd.
March 30, 2011
Misbah-ul-Haq tries to save a test match
There is certainly still an important place in fifty over cricket for innings building, but this was taking the concept to an unhealthy new level.
May 28, 2010
Indian cricket’s official scapegoat
The lethargy in India’s recent performances requires the BCCI to find a scapegoat. There’s one candidate who stands out above all others.
April 29, 2010
World Twenty20 preview
It’s only 10 months since the last edition, but I am strangely exited about this tournament in a way that it’s impossible to be about the IPL right now. The format is lean and snappy, the cricket will be competitive and it’s genuinely hard to call this one, although I am going to have a go.
April 20, 2010
Will Lalit Modi resign today?
The Indian media are reporting that Lalit Modi will today resign his position as IPL Chairman after his part in the financial scandal that has cost an Indian minister his job and led to a full investigation of IPL finances by Indian tax authorities.
June 13, 2009
Indian defeat increases England’s chances
India’s surprise defeat yesterday at the hand of West Indies has blown group E wide open. Most would have favoured India and South Africa to reach the semi-finals reasonably comfortably, but now India suddenly look vulnerable.
June 3, 2009
World Twenty20 predictions
In case you had forgotten, apparantly there is a Twenty20 tournament about to take place. What’s that? You have been pre-occupied with the Ashes? Shame on you!World
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