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The Test team that I have picked for the year 2018 features two players each from India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and one each from England, South Africa and the West Indies.
The final day of the Melbourne Test, which saw India seal a resounding 137-run win, was the last piece of action in what was a riveting year for Test cricket.
The fifth round of the ongoing Ranji Trophy saw Madhya Pradesh’s Ajay Rohera achieve a remarkable feat at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
In 1992, Scotland broke away from the Test and County Cricket Board (TCCB), thus creating their own cricketing identity separate from England.
With a successful chase of 272 that brought a three-wicket win against hosts Worcestershire, Surrey ended a 16-year wait to claim their 19th County Championship title on 13 September.
By playing his final Test match at The Oval against India earlier this month, seasoned English opener Alastair Cook joined an illustrious list of cricketers to have walked into the sunset at the iconic London venue.
In early 2004, six Associate nations competed in an ICC Six Nations Challenge held in the United Arab Emirates, the winner of which would join the ten full members and Kenya at the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England later in the year.
Bangladesh endured the ignominy of being bowled out for the lowest Test total in 44 years when they were shot out for 43 in just 18.4 overs against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
Zimbabwe are set to host heavyweights Australia and Pakistan in a T20 international triangular series starting from July 1.
England’s 5-0 demolition of Australia was only their second instance of winning every game in a five-match ODI series, the first having come in Zimbabwe back in October 2001.
Sri Lanka are set to begin only their fourth Test series in the Caribbean, and first on the islands in ten years.
It is only fitting that Pakistan are the opponents for Ireland’s inaugural men’s Test.
The first men’s Test to be played in Ireland is almost upon us, as the hosts gear up to take on Pakistan at Malahide from Friday.
The English summer of 1994 was a significant one in the history of the game, as it saw the first tour by a South African team since 1965.
The second day of the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe saw Ireland beat Papua New Guinea by five wickets, but not before witnessing one of the most sensational ODI innings played.
The long-awaited ICC World Cup Qualifier is underway in Zimbabwe, with ten teams vying for the last two berths available at the 2019 World Cup.
The 2007-08 Intercontinental Cup was one of Namibia’s most successful ICC tournaments.
Australia have played ten Tests at Kingsmead in Durban, the venue for the first Test of their upcoming series against South Africa.
The gripping ICC World Cricket League Division Two, hosted by Namibia, culminated on Thursday, with the United Arab Emirates beating Nepal by seven runs in the final.
India’s series-clinching win in the fifth ODI against South Africa was their first in six attempts at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Yasir missed the England tour due to injury, so I thought it would have been unfair to drop him just because he played only overseas Test. Numbers-wise, he out-bowled Lyon.
The 2018 Test team of the year
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Indeed, Muzumdar was quite unfortunate in that regard.
A look at the ten highest scores on first-class debut
Indeed, it’s a travesty that the World Cup has been reduced to an extended Champions Trophy. A minimum of 14 teams ought to be there in a true ‘World’ Cup. Would have been delightful to see the Scots in next year’s edition, and they could have been allotted home fixtures as well, like 1999.
Unfortunately, the lure of the greenback has prevailed over the expansion of the sport.
Here’s hoping we get to see a lot more of Scotland, especially after their win over England. They deserve to play a lot more.
Rewind to 1999: When Scotland faced Australia in their first ODI
So, it’s two out of two for the Scots now. I won’t be surprised if they scalp Zimbabwe too (they beat them just last year) and end up topping the group. It would be a huge boost going into the Super Six round.
Ten players to watch at the World Cup Qualifier
Thanks, Kersi. I’m glad you liked it.
That’s an interesting bit of trivia. I have definitely heard of Talyarkhan, but never got to listen to his famed radio commentary.
Not too many Vijays to form an international XI I’m afraid, but I’ll probably be taking up a David XI soon 🙂
An all-time international XI of Steves
Thanks, Anindya.
Most them picked themselves. Saha was the better keeper, but it was hard to look past Rahim’s average. The only other dilemma was the third pacer, for which I overlooked Starc and Hazlewood to include Morkel.
The 2017 Test team of the year
Hi Dave, thanks for your suggestions.
The criteria was international cricket, at least ODIs if not Tests. Unfortunately, Jeffries couldn’t make the cut.
Rixon and Boock were were both considered for selection. The latter would replace Elworthy on a turning surface.
An all-time international XI of Steves
Yes, England were beaten by a whopping 329 runs at the WACA, getting bowled out for 123 (Craig McDermott 6/38) in the fourth innings.
England's match-winners at the Adelaide Oval over the years
That certainly seems like an extraordinary match. Thanks for the snippet.
Blast from the past: A wonder at the WACA
Thanks beepee, glad you liked it.
You are correct; Ogilvie was always known by his second name David.
Blast from the past: A wonder at the WACA
That surely was a special innings. Something to cheer about for the Windies on an otherwise forgettable tour.
Blast from the past: A wonder at the WACA
Hi Kersi, glad you liked it. Indeed, Christchurch would make for a perfect venue:)
Cricket's Christmas XI
Thanks, Kersi. Nice to hear from you. Indeed, it was a historic moment that has become quite forgotten over the years.
Revisiting India's first ever win against Australia
Cheers, Anindya. Glad you liked it.
Revisiting India's first ever win against Australia
Thanks, Kersi.
Unfortunately, details regarding man of the match are not available. There may not have been such an award for this game after all, but I’m sure Mr. Extras would have been the worthiest contender.
A Franco-German cliffhanger that made it to a Wisden list
Indeed. Rahul needs to be more consistent if he is to press for a regular spot in the Test XI.
Best of the ODIs: India versus Zimbabwe
Cheers Kersi. Zimbabwe have a great chance of toppling India this time.
Best of the ODIs: India versus Zimbabwe
Yes. The ICC just cannot realise that depriving the Associates will only lead to lack of motivation amongst the budding cricketers. If there is no motivation to play at the World Cup, more and more youngsters will ultimately move away from cricket – which is totally at odds with the ICC’s supposed objective of globalising the game.
I keenly follow Associate cricket and will be looking forward to the early fixtures in 2016. I believe Scotland hold the edge in the FC fixture while Hong Kong will back themselves in the limited-overs formats. Thanks for enlightening about the Braidwood Cup, it will indeed be a landmark for HK cricket.
Wish you a happy new year as well.
Associate cricket’s best moments from 2015
Thanks Sideline.
Ireland should have been playing Tests for quite some time now. It is a shame that they are being asked to go through hurdle after hurdle.
Associate cricket’s best moments from 2015
Yes, as I mentioned at the outset, Cummins and de Villiers missed out very narrowly. Did not see any reason to drop either of Rabada, Abbas or Bumrah.
The 2018 Test team of the year