Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a name that is going to remain in the hearts of millions for many years to come. It is always tough to witness the end of a great players career and but this kind of an end will not be easy to get over. A lot of people definitely wanted him … Continue reading 3 Phases of Dhoni’s career – A Tribute to MS Dhoni
Just Cricket’s Commentary:ENG v PAK- Looking ahead to Day 3
As it happened on Day 2 It was yet another disappointing day for Cricket fans in terms of not getting to watch a full days play. Just about 40 overs were bowled during the day as bad light took over. In the end, a total of 86 overs were bowled in the innings from which … Continue reading Just Cricket’s Commentary:ENG v PAK- Looking ahead to Day 3
England v Pakistan – what to expect on Day 2
As it happened on Day 1 The second match of the highly anticipated series between England and Pakistan started at Southampton under cloudy conditions with a lot of showers being expected throughout the match. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Opener Shan Masood who started off brilliantly in the previous game didn’t … Continue reading England v Pakistan – what to expect on Day 2
England vs Pakistan – Looking ahead to Match 2
The first game of the series at Old Trafford provided a lot of entertainment to the cricket fans all around the world. It turned out to be a great advertisement for Test Cricket. Pakistan dominated the game right from Day 1 until they lost a little bit of focus in the second innings as Jos … Continue reading England vs Pakistan – Looking ahead to Match 2
Umpires or Robots – 2
Umpire gives an LBW decision OUT. Review taken. Ball pitches in line, impact in line, wickets umpires call. The Batsman is given out. Umpire gives an LBW decision NOT OUT. Review Taken. Ball pitches in line, impact in line, wicket umpires call. But this time the Batsman is given not out. This is the reason … Continue reading Umpires or Robots – 2
Is Pakistans bowling attack really a failure ?
The current bowling attack that Pakistan posses with Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah and Yasir Shah has seen a lot of praise and a bit of criticism in a very short time. After this attack managed to bowl out England for 219 in the first innings of the Test match at Old Trafford, the … Continue reading Is Pakistans bowling attack really a failure ?
Umpires or Robots ? ICC’s Call
As classic cricket followers, we know Umpires as very powerful people who make the calls on-field and conduct the game in the right spirit. We are all very much accustomed to the on field umpire calling out no-balls. However in the England home series against Pakistan, we see that the third umpire has got control … Continue reading Umpires or Robots ? ICC’s Call
Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes snatch Victory out of Pakistans hands
With a lead of 244 runs (https://justcricket.home.blog/2020/08/07/england-v-pakistan-looking-ahead-to-day-4/), Pakistan were at a slight advantage as England would have loved to wrap up the innings quickly. But Yasir Shah came out and played a few extravagant shots as the English bowlers started to get frustrated. Eventually they were dismissed, but the target for England was a daunting … Continue reading Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes snatch Victory out of Pakistans hands
England v Pakistan – Looking ahead to Day 4
As it happened on day 3 This match has been like a seesaw and the balance has been shifting constantly. At the end of day 2, Pakistan were in the drivers seat having England four down when they were trailing by 234 runs ( https://justcricket.home.blog/2020/08/06/england-vs-pakistan-looking-ahead-to-day-3/). Ollie Pope looked the best amongst the England batsman batting … Continue reading England v Pakistan – Looking ahead to Day 4
ENGLAND VS PAKISTAN – LOOKING AHEAD TO DAY 3
As it happened on Day 2 Pakistan showed great promise on Day 1 (https://justcricket.home.blog/2020/08/06/england-vs-pakistan-looking-ahead-to-day-2/) and had a solid partnership going on between Shaan Masood and Babar Azam. They had a challenge ahead of them to survive the morning session which would put them in the drivers seat. Babar Azam who was expected to go on … Continue reading ENGLAND VS PAKISTAN – LOOKING AHEAD TO DAY 3