Tag Archives: Shikhar Dhawan

Two ODIs, Two Different Games

Posted on November 2, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 saw two one day internationals play out to two different tunes, combining the ridiculous and the sublime, one reminding us of how it used to be and the other what some fear could quite possibly be … Continue reading →

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Philander, Pujara and the Differing Standards for Greatness

Posted on March 19, 2013 by thecricketcouch

To say Vernon Philander has stormed on to the Test match scene, looking at his record-breaking wicket-taking spree, would be a massive understatement. In his short career of 16 Tests so far, he has been mowing down batsmen so nonchalantly, … Continue reading →

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Who’s Next?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by thecricketcouch

*This column is cross-posted at my column in CricAges* If for one fleeting moment, we can push the hullabaloo from India’ disappointing T20 world cup campaign and the debacle of the second unit in Zimbabwe aside, we can actually see … Continue reading →

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The IPL Finals – Running diary Part 2

Posted on April 26, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Read the Part 1 of the running diary on Chennai Innings Part 2: Mumbai Innings We all settle back in. Some of the CSK fans, including me, bemoan the fact that they have to root against Sachin Tendulkar. Such are … Continue reading →

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IPL Finals Preview

Posted on April 25, 2010 by thecricketcouch

We are only few hours away from the final match of the IPL 2010 tournament. On the outset, it looks like a match-up of a team that’s been clicking on all cylinders and another team that has clawed and scratched … Continue reading →

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