Just about a week back, we had discussed about how players and teams are starting to focus more on white ball cricket and particularly on franchise leagues around the world, which might be the reason for the quality of Test Cricket declining (https://justcricket.home.blog/2021/12/25/is-cricket-a-dying-sport/). There are only 3-4 teams at the moment that are still competitive … Continue reading cricket moving on to a new trend: IS CRICKET A DYING SPORT – Part 2
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Australia retain the ashes as england pushed further into darkness. Whats the way out ?
Congratulations to the Australian cricket team for Winning the 3rd Test match on the 3rd day itself and retaining the Ashes as well. Before we discuss about this moment, lets back up just a few weeks. Pre-series, there was a lot of discussion going on about the lack of preparation for both teams going into … Continue reading Australia retain the ashes as england pushed further into darkness. Whats the way out ?
IS CRICKET A DYING SPORT ?
Kumar Sangakarra, Mahela Jayawardene, Chaminda Vaas, Muralitharan, Heath Streak, Flower brothers, Brain Lara, Chanderpaul, Sarwan …. Remember those days ? With Neo Cricket, Ten Cricket as broadcasters and when watching Test Cricket between any test playing nation was actually interesting … Those were the golden days of cricket.. Checking the Top 10 teams rankings on … Continue reading IS CRICKET A DYING SPORT ?
Eng vs Pak – Looking back at series & Special Mentions : Just Cricket’s Commentary
Looking back at the series As the teams decided to call it a draw, it brought an end to the series and also in a lot of ways an end to a history test summer considering the pandemic situation. It was also a special match for James Anderson as he went on to become the … Continue reading Eng vs Pak – Looking back at series & Special Mentions : Just Cricket’s Commentary
ENG V PAK – FAST FORWARD TO DAY 5 : JUST CRICKETS COMMENTARY
Day 4 Highlights It was Shan Masood and Abid Ali who came out to bat in the morning after England had enforced the follow on. It was a conscious effort to survive and hence the pair batted with a defensive mindset. They added a valuable opening partnership of 49 runs together. There was interruptions in … Continue reading ENG V PAK – FAST FORWARD TO DAY 5 : JUST CRICKETS COMMENTARY
ENG V PAK – FAST FORWARD TO DAY 4 : JUST CRICKETS COMMENTARY
Day 3 Highlights Having lost 3 wickets on day 3 for just 24 runs, it was always going to be difficult for Pakistan. Asad Shafiq was dismissed by Anderson early on. Fawad Alam stuck around for a while but was dismissed for 21 by Dom Bess. Mohammad Rizwan who was the star of Pakistan’s batting … Continue reading ENG V PAK – FAST FORWARD TO DAY 4 : JUST CRICKETS COMMENTARY
ENG V PAK – FAST FORWARD TO DAY 3 : JUST CRICKETS COMMENTARY
As it happened on Day 2 As Day 2 got going, Pakistan would have hoped for getting an early breakthrough. However, both Crawley and Buttler continued from where the left off on day 1, as they continued to pile on the runs. Zak Crawley kept going with his attacking style of batting as he knocked … Continue reading ENG V PAK – FAST FORWARD TO DAY 3 : JUST CRICKETS COMMENTARY
ENG v PAK – Fast forward to Day 2 : Just Crickets Commentary
As it happened on Day 1 After all the speculations about the weather and light, we got a totally contrasting day at Southampton this time. We got to see a full days play on what turned out to be a pitch which suited the batsman. After watching the ball zip around in the previous match … Continue reading ENG v PAK – Fast forward to Day 2 : Just Crickets Commentary
UMPIRES OR ROBOTS – 3
In the on going series between England and Pakistan, the biggest talking point unfortunately has been about the debate on Umpires and play being called off for bad light. In the second match at Southampton, only 807 deliveries were bowled, which is the 9th lowest in terms of balls bowled in a test match played … Continue reading UMPIRES OR ROBOTS – 3
Just Cricket’s Commentary: ENG v PAK – Looking ahead to Match 3
After England snatching the victory from Pakistan in the first match at Manchester, with the brilliance off Jos Butler and Chris Woakes, the second match at Southampton turned out to be a disappointing one where the rain and bad light ruined the game. Team Analysis Analyzing the teams based on the little that was played … Continue reading Just Cricket’s Commentary: ENG v PAK – Looking ahead to Match 3