Category: T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2010: Should Dhoni Play 3 Seamers?

| May 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

Not long ago, this title would have raised an eyebrow or two. But not so, in light of the team composition Dhoni favoured against SA. In that match, Nehra and Praveen Kumar toiled away manfully, even as Zaheer watched from the bench. Dhoni needs to look at Australia a bit differently. India need a seamer [...]

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T20 World Cup 2010: Should Gavaskar, Shastri Dance In Place Of Cheergirls?

| May 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

That manic blogger, Andrew Hughes, is much dismayed by the Government of Rajasthan’s decision to ban cheergirls, in Indian Premier League games played in the state. In fact, Hughes is cut up to such an extent that he wants the cheergirls replaced by the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Danny Morrison. Andy Hughes [...]

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T20 World Cup 2010: NZ vs. SA Preview

| May 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

Should this article be titled, Eternal Bridesmaids versus Eternal Chokers? Many cricket fans would tend to think so, considering the past performances of the two teams in question. South Africa have on several occasions choked on the big occasions, while New Zealand never go farther than the semi-finals, in a tournament of four or more [...]

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T20 World Cup: England Vs Pakistan Preview

| May 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

Head to head, England and Pakistan have played four T20 matches, and are on level terms having won two games each. Of the last three matches between the two, England have won two. The last match, in fact, was won by Pakistan. If you are looking for a clue as to which team has the [...]

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T20 World Cup 2010: Super 8s Preview

| May 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

With the league matches out of the way, a clear picture of the composition of groups E and F has emerged. Group E comprises Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa and England Group F has India, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka The good news for Indian fans is that India have a great record against [...]

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