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CLOSE-IN: A Mixture Of Guile Is Necessary As Cricket Transforms Into ‘Gully Cricket’ (IANS Column)
Gully Cricket:
The awesome and aggressive way in which the young Australian opener, Sam Konstas, debuted in the fourth Test match between India and Australia, seems to be the trend the young Gen Z will follow. For him to play ,as one can describe, gully cricket shots against the world’s best pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, was truly an eye opener.
One needs quick reflexes, a great eye, and flexible foot movement—all traits of a youngster—to play in this bizzare manner. One did see it in the batting of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant and many of the present young cricketers as well; however, for a debutant to do so with such confidence truly establishes this transformation that one will see in Test cricket in the future.
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CLOSE-IN: Is There A Rainbow For The Indian Cricket Side After All? (IANS Column)
ODI World Cup: Rain saved India from what looked like an imminent defeat against the Aussies in the third Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane. Several cricket series in the past have shown teams being saved by the Almighty through rain and thereafter, have been blessed with a series win!
CLOSE-IN: Even-Steven Now, India Needs To Win The Test Match Desperately (IANS Column)
The Indian Men: December 8, 2024 turned out to be a black Sunday for Indian cricket. The Indian Men’s Test team and the Women’s side both lost to Australia, whereas the Indian U19 side lost the final of the Asia Cup to Bangladesh. The disappointment of these defeats quite clearly indicates the present state of Indian cricket. Each one of the players have the potential to excel; however, there seems to be something far deeper that is bothering them.
CLOSE-IN: The Rainbow Of Cricket, 'The Cricket Ball' (IANS Column)
Sir Garry Sobers: Cricket as a game is going through an interesting transformation. New formats are coming forth from the original 5-day Test matches to the 60 overs day encounters and now to the 10 overs version. The shorter the span that is keeping the spectators interested, the shorter the popular format of the game will evolve in the future.
CLOSE-IN: A Wonderful Week For Indian Cricket (IANS Column)
Indian Premier League: The two major events that highlighted the might of Indian cricket were the victory at Perth and the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction . Both showed the progress, focus, and genuine love that the millions of Indians have for cricket. For the game to thrive, India needs to be spearheading and leading it globally. The seeds for it seem to have been sown, as cricket is gradually becoming a sport to reckon with around the globe.
CLOSE-IN: India Has The Skill And Firepower To Win The Test Series Down Under (IANS Column)
World Test Championship: The most awaited Test series between the two top cricket sides in the world has finally got underway. Both Australia and India are vying for a place in the final of the World Test Championship’25. India, have the firepower to win the series, however, they need to mentally rise to the occasion in order to do so.
CLOSE-IN: Indian Cricketers From Paupers To Princelings (IANS Column)
Bishan Singh Bedi: The transformation that has taken place in Indian cricket is the perceivable change in the life of an Indian International cricketer. There were three forceful stalwarts of Indian cricket who were instrumental in fighting for the rights and recognition of cricketers. The late Tiger Pataudi, Bishan Singh Bedi and the living legend, Sunil Gavaskar.
CLOSE-IN: The Indian Cricket Cap Has Very Little Value (IANS Column)
World Test Championship: India’s 3-0 loss to New Zealand has stunned the cricket fans and followers. A series that one thought would be easily won by India has turned out to be a disaster for Indian cricket.
CLOSE-IN: Simple Cricketing Sense Does Not Come Through High Fives And Huddles (IANS Column)
World Test Championships: India go in to play the final Test match, having lost the series against New Zealand 2-0. It did come as a shocking result, especially as India has the record of the most series wins, 18 at home. This in itself is a huge achievement and one to be admired. The loss did come as a surprise; however, the uncertainty of the great game of cricket had other ideas. Nothing is taken for granted, as one says in cricket.
CLOSE-IN: Indian Women’s Cricket Team Are Ladies Who Are Still Waiting For Elusive World Cup (IANS Column)
Although Captain Harmanpreet: Why did the T20 Indian women’s cricketers not fare well and meet up to expectations in the World Cup 2024? A loss in the first game against New Zealand had them on the backfoot. The women cricketers, no matter how positive they looked thereafter, could not qualify for the semifinals. A narrow defeat against the World Champion side, Australia, was the final nail in their campaign.
CLOSE-IN: Cricket Ascending To A Level One Never Imagined Before (IANS Column)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The recent endorsement and announcement by Sachin Tendulkar to play in the International Masters League made one wonder whether a cricketer will ever retire from the game. The likes of Brian Lara, Kumar Sangakkara, Jacques Kallis, Shane Watson, Eoin Morgan and several other well-known cricketers, also being a part of it makes it even more interesting. Their cricket brand has become so powerful that the cricketing diaspora does not want to forget them.
CLOSE-IN: ICC Women’s World Cup Win Would Be Wonderful For Indian Cricket (IANS Column)
The World Cup T20: Indian cricket, like Chandrayan-3’s mission to the moon is at present soaring effortlessly to a new high. The World Cup T20 win has brought about a transformation of self-belief and confidence that one has never seen before.
CLOSE-IN: Duleep And Irani Trophy Have Very Little Value To Talk About In Indian Cricket (IANS Column)
The Syed Mushtaq Ali T20: The two most prestigious tournaments of the year for an Indian cricketer were the Duleep Trophy and the Irani Trophy. The latter was even more significant, as consistent and valuable performances in it are what got one into the Rest of India side to play the Ranji Trophy champions. One was then, just a step away from attaining the dream of playing for the country.
CLOSE-IN: Attractive Solutions Need To Get Crowds Back To Watch Test Matches (IANS Column)
IANS Column: It was so disheartening to see empty stands at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai watching the first Test match between India and Bangladesh. The BCCI and the local associations must find some innovative and attractive ways to get the crowds back. Test matches are the true form of the game. The intense battle between the batter and bowler and how one performs exemplifies the true worth of a player. Test cricket, as one says, is not for the weakhearted, and the players in the middle need that extra boost to get their adrenalin pumping.
CLOSE-IN: The Time Is Ripe To Groom Young Indian Test Side
The competition brewing between cricket players for a place in the Indian Test side is very good for Indian cricket. However, to groom the young talent and make them quickly and forcefully effective is the key to success. Especially, with the World Test Championship final looming on the horizon next year.
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