Tag Archives: England

Does this India-England ODI series mean much?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by thecricketcouch

It depends on whom you ask the question. David Gower thinks this series does not amount to much and all that matters is the test series next year. The local TV broadcaster in India, NEO cricket, has hyped this series … Continue reading →

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Memories from Trent Bridge

Posted on September 14, 2011 by thecricketcouch

It was a quick walk from the railway station, across the bridge over River Trent, when I got the full view of the floodlights that gave it away. I was near one of the most picturesque and uniquely shaped ground … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk: Episode 12 with Sriram Dayanand and Mahesh Sethuraman

Posted on August 25, 2011 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Sriram Dayanand and Mahesh Sethuraman talk about their experiences of watching cricket in England and how it compares to their experiences in India. They also talk about their favorite moments on a cricket field that they have … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk: Episode 7, Pt 2 with Jarrod Kimber, Cricket with Balls

Posted on July 24, 2011 by thecricketcouch

In the second part of this episode, Jarrod Kimber of Cricket With Balls talks about India-England, Shane Warne ruining the lives of all leg spinners in Australia, Keyboard warriors, and answers some listener questions. You can also listen to the episode by … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk: Episode 6 with Dileep Premchandran and Gary Naylor

Posted on July 20, 2011 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Dileep Premchandran and Gary Naylor preview the upcoming India-England test series, including discussions on the aftereffects of India’s tour match vs Somerset, the bowling line-ups, middle orders, openers, captains and their series prediction. You can also listen … Continue reading →

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The World According to Ejaz Butt

Posted on September 21, 2010 by thecricketcouch

If Ejaz Butt were to be in charge of our history books: Brutus did not actually stab Julius Ceaser. Ceaser tripped on a rug and fell on a butter knife that Brutus was holding for the King. Jackie Kennedy actually … Continue reading →

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Cancer of Doubt – The Spot Fixing Controversy

Posted on August 30, 2010 by thecricketcouch

The latest alleged sudden fall from grace, if proven true, will send Pakistani Cricket back to the stone ages. Two of the best fast bowlers going around in the world, including a sparkling teenager with a million watt smile, with … Continue reading →

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Let the Ashes begin

Posted on August 18, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Ricky Ponting has fired the first salvo of the Ashes 2010 by saying a 5-0 whitewash is definitely possible. I think he meant Australia beating England 5-0. Sure. Whatever you say Ricky. England are in the process of winning 8 … Continue reading →

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Sehwag – The Inimitable Genius

Posted on August 5, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Way back in the early Oughts, Prem Panicker, used to have an online talk-chat show called “Panix Station” (before podcast was even part of the public parlance) where people could send questions in by email. The show’s producer would read … Continue reading →

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Uber PWNage

Posted on August 1, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Scorecard Match Report Tweet

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