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With India about to head to South Africa for a much-anticipated Test series, it's clear their fortunes will rest heavily on two key batsmen:…
Coming back from school, the first thing one demands is a serving of instant noodles. It cooks fast and disappears fast, leaving nothing close…
A leg-spinner turned number one Test batsman versus a chubby face turned number one ODI batsman. Steven Peter Devereux Smith and Virat King Captain…
In India cricket is every man's second religion. The players? They are the gods, the role models, the inspiration, the dose of adrenaline that…
England, in the past two years, have the highest win-loss ratio of 4.6 in games where 250+ runs were scored. This astonishingly high number…
This is a time to try out young players. Give Dhoni a break and give Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant an extended run to see where he can fit it.
India vs Sri Lanka – A series with little interest among fans
Alright John let’s say ‘fatigue and other reasons’. As far as unprofessional is concerned, I feel he tried to push himself to the limits for his country, in the process of which he failed, contrary to what multiple people are saying that his rude behaviour led to his failures.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
It is burning passion that pushes people to their limits. Sometimes, it works, sometimes it fails. This was just one of those instances where he could not pull it off.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Thank you Savage! Even I agree he is no SAINT but he is no spoilt brat either! What do you expect him to do otherwise, stand still and get crushed? He is not the first one to do this, and not the last one either. He is just one of them.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Thanks you Savage! Can you please help me explain this to our fellow Roarers. Maybe rephrasingng it will get the idea across.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Dear Mitcher, I was simply saying that this is a tough debate as there are no facts to back it up. You seem to have taken a one sided approach and misinterpreted my statement. What I am saying is that there are no numbers to say which one sledges the most….so this is why this debate is a tough one.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Mind you BurgyGreen, many teammates had a good 13 tests, but only one man had captaining responsibilities : Virat Kohli
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Jusy, it seems as if your knowledge of cricket is very limited. If there was one team that acted in a ‘ungentlemanly’ way, it was Australia. It was just the sight of an Indian doing it too an aussie that troubles you the most. The cricketing world is very used to seeing the Indians being dominated. Jusy, its the Kohli era. Gone are the good old Dhoni days. It’s time to dominate. Ordinary captaincy really? He has the best win percentage after 40 matches what more do you want? I think he displays extremely positive characteristics. There is no point in getting suppressed by others, you give it back. It’s the sad truth of life, Jusy, but this is what this world has come to. And it is the only way that works.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
BurgyGreen, I did not say he didn’t play badly. He was nearing the end of a 13 test home season, 13 tests do you comprehend? 65 days of cricket. He was a man who had scored 3 successive double hundreds in three consecutive series, and was now facing their toughest opponent. This fatigue most certainly played a major part in his low scores.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Dear Mon, what would you call a captain who rests himself in one of the most important home series of the season, a coward?
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Paul, if you are an avid reader of ESPN Cricinfo, you would have discovered that Kohli has played the most cricket in the last one year when compared to anyone else in international cricket. His failures against Australia were simply due to fatigue and nothing else.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Captain or not, different players have different ways of dealing with pressure and dominating opposition. As far as setting an example is concerned, I feel that the aggression he manages to generate is a positive influence on his team. If you remember, the Indian team was seen as a fragile side during Gavaskar’s time, and the Australian’s used to dominate them miserably. Now, it is funny how Kohli is managing to tickle the bones of Oz’s with his aggressive style of captaincy, and many people like yourself seem to be surprised by this. This aggression is the very reason behind India’s incredible success since he attained captaincy in all 3 formats. If anything, his so called rudeness can be rephrased as positive aggression. Interesting debate here Paul, but the problem is there are no facts to back it up!
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Jan do you happen to be elderly?
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
And what about the chirps of Matthew Wade and the countless others that you haven’t heard? Doesn’t mean that if you don’t hear the Oz sledging that it does not exist. Kohli only expresses his emotion in a way that TV cameras can capture, that’s it.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
That innings I feel can be rated as one of his personal best. Not many times do we see a batsman raise his bat on day 5 of a square turner.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Unusual things apart, Australia are a pathetic side when it comes to dealing with pressure and simply tend to crumble in pressure situations, especially in recent memory. This obviously includes the forgettable India ODI series of 4-1. Part of the reason is captain Smith not stepping up when required to.
How Australia could lose the Ashes (Part 2)
Spolied brat is a negative word for his controlled aggression. His maturity over the years has allowed him to channel his aggression in the right direction. As far as his comments are concerned, he respects if he gets respect, and he gives it back when he has to, simple as that. Do you expect him to shake the hand of the Oz’s while they have little chirps at him all the time? In the very recent New Zealand game, he complimented the Kiwi’s are “gentlemen on and off the field.” Sums it up perfectly, you get what you give.
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
As Adrian mentioned, for Tests, you might be correct, but for the the shorter format, Kohli is an undisputed choice
Steve Smith versus Virat Kohli: Who's the better batsman?
Very true Tanmoy, Sachin is in another league in Tests.
How Virat Kohli started a cricket obsession
India have an excellently performing bowling line up ONLY if the top order performs. Low scores are something that they fail to defend, thus 1,2 and 3 have a crucial say in how india does. 3 quick wickets at the top really leaves India in a vulnerable position with a weak middle order, and as you highlighted in the comment above, Pandya has a lot to prove.
Good series win but India's issues still persist
Very true John, ABD is definitely one who can match Kohli’s consistency, but do not forget Hashim Amla! Quality player who is churning out runs very silently.
How Virat Kohli started a cricket obsession
Dear Jake,
Kohli is one of the finest and most dedicated sportsperson that the game has ever seen, so beating in the shower is probably something he most certainly refrains from doing. His work ethic is unmatched in the history of the game, and he certainly does not posses the small mentality that you live by. I certainly appreciate the quality of sense of humour you bring to this website, however, it is essential for you to understand that he is a human and not a machine. His failure against Australia was nothing by a blip in his fine record and being the quality player he is, he is sure to rectify the same. “Load mouthed” is something that every Australian player is, and it is just the unusual circumstance of an Indian doing the same that tickles you quite a lot. It seems as if you are quite irritated by the 4-1 loss in the recent ODI series, and thus venting your frustration in a factless and baseless manner. I suggest you return with some facts to back up your actions first! It seems your knowledge of the game seems to be limited to Australia, as otherwise you would have noticed his 32nd ODI hundred just recently. I suggest you read a bit more about the game rather than beating in the shower.
Apologies
Cric Whizz
How Virat Kohli started a cricket obsession
Being the class player that Smith is, one would expect him to regain form especially playing at home in a very significant series. An average of 60+ in Tests is the closest anyone has come to the Don!
Steve Smith is in a form trough ahead of Ashes
The BCCI has a very good relationship with the Sri Lankan board, which is managing a team that is unable to generate buzz amongst their own fans. In an effort to rescue, or rather aid the SLC through this tough time, the BCCI has decided to have another series against Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka – A series with little interest among fans