What a remarkable day’s cricket we have witnessed at the MCG this Boxing Day. From an astonishing Test debut through some veteran consolidation, the failure of the series’ best batsman, and wickets to the series’ best bowler. There was hardly a dull moment for the sell-out crowd gathered at the heart of steamy Melbourne, but … Continue reading King Kohli fined after disrespectful batting display by crude youngster
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India back on top of cricketing world
It may have taken 15 days to complete, but Indian cricket can finally celebrate the sweetest of limited overs revenge against bitter rivals Australia. With visiting captain Matthew Wade left swinging in vain at short pitched deliveries which would have been waist-high to most batters, India claimed victory in the fifth and final T20 International. … Continue reading India back on top of cricketing world
Kohli the champion misses out on World Cup
Virat Kohli stood motionless, as his battered wicket put on a merry light show behind him. The cricket legend stared at the pitch, so lovingly prepared for India’s victory procession, as though waiting for it to apologise, perhaps hoping that the bails would miraculously bounce back into position atop the stumps. He certainly did not … Continue reading Kohli the champion misses out on World Cup
Aussies lose more than a series
Australia has lost so much more than the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they have lost the friendship of one of cricket's greatest ambassadors and all-round great bloke, Virat Kohli.
Brilliant Kohli avoids ugliness
India captain Virat Kohli has devised a cunning plan to avoid overstepping the line when it comes to on-field behaviour during the Third Test against Australia in Ranchi. The brilliant Kohli has spent the majority of the crucial clash in the dressing sheds, away from the fiery crucible and the direct scrutiny of the umpires and match officials.
India’s curators to save Test cricket
The MCC is pulling the wrong rein with new rules limiting the thickness of cricket bats. If they really want to tilt the contest between bat and ball in the bowlers' favour, all they need do is allow Indian curators to prepare pitches all over the world.
India need unlimited DRS reviews
It has become painfully obvious during the first two Tests against Australia that India should be given unlimited DRS reviews. The controlling body for Indian cricket the BCCI were very reluctant to accept the DRS system, refusing to play under it for years, and now we can see why.
Steve Hitstirrer's Insight 