July 2008 - Posts - Pinch Hitter

July 2008 - Posts

Jilted and Jolted

Posted by Manoj Madhavan at 
So this was the proverbial bolt from the blue... Sad that it needed the surrender in Colombo to remind us of it. India has always played to the opposition's strengths. A test victory against Australia in Australia, need not necessarily mean that India would annihilate Bangladesh in their series against them. Sure, there is no logic to it. But when...

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Cricket Tickles

Posted by Manoj Madhavan at 
Keeping to my promise, I have dished out a few more incredible episodes from the cricket world. Enjoy. 1. Lee Kenneth Germon of New Zealand led his country on his debut (against India in 1995)! He was essentially a keeper and could bat only in the lower-middle order. 2. Melbourne 1920-21 While watching the second Test in the Ashes series, Mrs Park dropped...

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Not Just Cricket

Posted by Manoj Madhavan at 
With so much cricket around us, the prospect of reading on the subject could sometimes put one off. But I promise some fun through this blog. I plan to compile here a list of some of the most incredible episodes recorded in the history of cricket! Uncanny coincidences 1. Australian left-handed batsman Clem Hill who was ranked amongst the finest cricketers...

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Coaching Blues

Posted by Manoj Madhavan at 
Play in the V; avoid playing shots in the air in the initial overs; rotate strike; play to your strengths; etc, etc. One would often hear coaches say this to students. Recently, I visited the cricket club I had joined as a young cricketer way back in the 1990s. The club has now grown into a full-fledged cricket academy. My former coach asked me if I...

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Boon for batsmen, a nightmare for bowlers

Posted by Manoj Madhavan at 
A new rule was tested in the recently concluded Asia Cup, which allows the batting side three chances to appeal against the umpire’s decision, and seek the opinion of the third umpire. The rule, introduced on a trial basis, aims to minimize bloopers by the umpires. This rule, skewed as it is, only allows a batman to appeal. The bowlers can’t seek the...

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