So NWG doesn’t have much to do these days, what with all the international cricket having a little break, so to amuse herself she decided to do a little experiment.Who is the most popular cricketer (decided by the almighty google)?Andrew Strauss: 1.28 million hits.Andrew Fintoff: 984,000.Kevin Pietersen: 1.03 million.Brett Lee: 6.23 million.Ricky Ponting: 1.85 million.Matthew Hoggard: 506,00...
Often,I have seen fans and cricket loving people point a finger at a bad move that cost their team the game.Similarly, a smart move which helps the team win is applauded by the team’s supporters. This is why captaincy is a very crucial part of cricket. The right call at the right time makes the skipper a hero, while even a single mistake makes him the culprit.Taking a look at various present...
Last week Wisden announced their inaugural Test XI, the team of 2008. The purpose of the team’s announcement was to recognize the best players in the game and their contributions for the calendar year. The Wisden Test XI read as follows:1. Virender Sehwag (India)2. Graeme Smith (South Africa)3. Ricky Ponting (Australia)4. Sachin Tendulkar (India)5. Kevin Pietersen (England)6. Shivnarine Chanderp...
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the ICC World Twenty20 - which starts in Guyana at the end of this month - is a boring old afterthought to the IPL, considering the relative marketing strengths of the two.The ICC might not have the depth of pocket the IPL does, but it does crown a world champion. I see the IPL as the appetizer, rather than the World T20 as dessert.Mmmm... dessert...The IC...
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