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Latest opinions articles covering cricket.

Mohammad Amir and English summer: A love-hate relation

Jun 12, 2019

Mohammad Amir and English summer: A love-hate relation

Pakistani pacer adds another fine chapter to his tale in England.

Jimmy Neesham: A road to redemption

Jun 9, 2019

Jimmy Neesham: A road to redemption

From battling depression and injuries to wreaking havoc at the World Cup, the Kiwi’s return to the international stage has been nothing but sensationa...

Shakib Al Hasan: The lone wolf in the Bangla pack

Jun 8, 2019

Shakib Al Hasan: The lone wolf in the Bangla pack

Shakib Al Hasan has entered the league of elites and his knock against England was a prefect testament to it.

Steve Smith, a man for all seasons

Jun 6, 2019

Steve Smith, a man for all seasons

Playing out the most treacherous periods of play, it was Steve Smith who was the real hero for Australia.

Board was right to deny de Villiers a World Cup comeback

Jun 6, 2019

Board was right to deny de Villiers a World Cup comeback

Having not played any domestic cricket for South Africa since his retirement and not indicating to the board on his intention to make a comeback until...

South Africa desperately missing the ‘360-effect’

Jun 5, 2019

South Africa desperately missing the ‘360-effect’

Despite having big names in their roster, the South African middle order has failed to provide the team with any kind of optimistic juncture.

A reality check for the Afghans

Jun 4, 2019

A reality check for the Afghans

Despite chasing a small target, Afghanistan crumbled in front of Pradeep and Malinga’s bowling excellence.

Lack of depth in bowling could hamper India

Jun 4, 2019

Lack of depth in bowling could hamper India

Opting to take only three frontline pace bowlers, without a lot of seam bowling all-rounders, could be a stumbling block for India

Decoding South Africa’s dismal start to the 2019 World Cup

Jun 3, 2019

Decoding South Africa’s dismal start to the 2019 World Cup

With a brittle middle-order, an inexperienced bowling unit and an under-firing top-order, the Proteas have gaping holes to fill in their squad

The tale of an unpredictably efficient side

Jun 3, 2019

The tale of an unpredictably efficient side

Despite coming on the back of 11 straight ODI defeats, Pakistan rose to the occasion where it mattered the most.

Bangladesh: A statement of intent

Jun 2, 2019

Bangladesh: A statement of intent

Bangladesh’s 12-run victory over South Africa in their World Cup opener underlines the fact that they are more than just an underdog unit.

An Afghan respite despite the opening loss

Jun 1, 2019

An Afghan respite despite the opening loss

Despite the defeat, Afghanistan have several positives to take from their loss to Australia.

Jofra Archer, where pace speaks more than swing

May 30, 2019

Jofra Archer, where pace speaks more than swing

Jofra Archer’s exclusion from England’s early list of probables for the 2019 ICC World Cup sparked an array of controversies.

Champions Australia relish a timely boost

May 29, 2019

Champions Australia relish a timely boost

Steve Smith and David Warner’s return has handed Australia a timely boost ahead of the World Cup, but can the defending champions go all out in Englan...

New Zealand: No longer the derby chasers

May 29, 2019

New Zealand: No longer the derby chasers

As we head into the 12th edition of ICC Cricket World Cup, are New Zealand still the Dark Horses?

Young guns look to turn the clock for the Windies

May 29, 2019

Young guns look to turn the clock for the Windies

The West Indies team enter the ICC Cricket World Cup with a perfect blend of youth and experience. But can they finally make their forefathers proud?

20 years on, Bangladesh return to the land where it all started

May 29, 2019

20 years on, Bangladesh return to the land where it all started

It was exactly 20 years back when the Bangladesh cricket team announced themselves on the cricketing circuit. We analyze how well they have progressed...

Not the best time to be a Lankan lion

May 29, 2019

Not the best time to be a Lankan lion

Given the dreadful form Sri Lanka have been carrying of late, the ICC Cricket World Cup has come at arguably the worst time for them.

When the world danced to the Calypso beats

May 29, 2019

When the world danced to the Calypso beats

Relive the era when West Indies dominated the cricketing world and let them dance on their Calypso beats.

Pakistan head into yet another World Cup with odds against them

May 29, 2019

Pakistan head into yet another World Cup with odds against them

With the numbers once again stacked out of their favour, can Pakistan once again defy the odds to go for the ultimate glory?

Afghanistan, a Kingmaker in the making

May 29, 2019

Afghanistan, a Kingmaker in the making

Afghanistan’s resurgence from being a war-torn country to becoming the dark horses at the World Cup has been nothing short of any revelation. But can...

Under the English sky, Three Lions eye elusive title

May 29, 2019

Under the English sky, Three Lions eye elusive title

With the ICC Cricket World Cup returning back to its birthplace, how well can the home conditions assist England?

Hoodoo of the past stares at South Africa

May 29, 2019

Hoodoo of the past stares at South Africa

Carrying an atrocious reputation at the ICC events, can South Africa finally get over the ghost of their past?

Vijay Shankar over Ambati Rayudu: A ‘3-D fix’ or a colossal mistake

May 29, 2019

Vijay Shankar over Ambati Rayudu: A ‘3-D fix’ or a colossal mistake

Will the decision of selecting Vijay Shankar over Ambati Rayudu haunt the Indian team during their World Cup campaign? Here we take a closer look.

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