Tag: Batting
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Australia’s batting unit drifts without a plan as Ashes swing to Sydney
Introduction: A batting unit with questions in Sydney As the Ashes series reaches its pivotal stretch in Sydney, a familiar concern has resurfaced among Australian cricket fans: the batting unit appears to be drifting without a coherent plan. The team has dominated for stretches in the past, but the current run of scores suggests a…
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Australia’s Batting Woes: A Planless Drift Ahead of Sydney Showdown
Introduction: A Cry for Strategy in the Ashes The Ashes tour has been a test not just of skill but of planning. Australia, historically known for a superior, methodical approach, now seems to be drifting without a coherent batting plan. As a crucial phase looms in Sydney, fans are voicing frustration in numbers, arguing that…
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Ashes Fourth Test at the MCG: Drama That Refuses to Die
Introduction: The MCG stage for a living Ashes drama The Ashes is supposed to be a battle that ends with a winner, yet the fourth Test at the MCG has reminded cricket fans that the series remains a narrative with twists, turns, and moments that linger long after the final ball. Even when a series…
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Head’s Ashes century for the ages: ‘out of this world’ says Smith
Headline moment: Head delivers a mastersclass in hitting Travis Head’s whirlwind 69-ball century electrified the Gabba as Australia seized an early Ashes advantage with a dominant first Test win. Steve Smith, stepping in as stand-in captain, declared the innings among the best he has ever witnessed, describing Head’s performance as “out of this world.” The…
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India vs South Africa in Guwahati: Early Morning Stakes and the Weather Woes
Guwahati Test Preview: A City That Tests the Tactics The cricketing calendar brings India and South Africa to Guwahati, a venue that often poses subtle surprises to even the most seasoned teams. From the moment players wake to a brisk morning to the moment they settle for a late lunch, the city’s cool air and…
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Joe Root’s Ashes Ambition: Aiming for a Career-Defining Moment
Introduction: A Centred Calm Before the Ashes Storm Joe Root calls his current health a “stinking cold,” but his focus is anything but congested. Ahead of the Ashes, England’s captain exudes quiet confidence, insisting that his true ambition isn’t merely personal glory but a lasting imprint on a series that tests legacies and national pride.…
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Shubman Gill backs Dhruv Jurel as batter in form of his life, says he should walk into the side
Gill’s endorsement of Dhruv Jurel comes at a pivotal moment for India’s batting pool Shubman Gill has publicly urged India to make use of Dhruv Jurel as a pure batter, highlighting the youngster’s recent form and potential to add depth to the team’s middle order. Jurel, who earned a look-in in the Test series against…
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Abhishek Sharma Unveils the Planning Behind His Player of the Series Triumph in Australia
Behind the Victory: A Strategic Build-Up Abhishek Sharma’s Player of the Series award in Australia didn’t come by chance. It was the culmination of a meticulously mapped plan that blended mental conditioning with technical refinement, tailored to the country’s challenging batting conditions and the pace on offer from Australia’s bowlers. In a candid reflection, Sharma…
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Dhruv Jurel’s Twin Tons Put India A Under Pressure on Sai Sudharsan Ahead of South Africa Tests
India A’s batting masterclass: Jurel’s second consecutive ton anchors the innings Dhruv Jurel stitched a remarkable ascent in India A’s latest red-ball outing, hitting back-to-back centuries that underscored the potential talent pipeline for India ahead of the South Africa Tests. Emerging as a stabilizing force in the middle order, the 24-year-old reached his maiden second-innings…
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Harry Brook frustrated with England batting in ODI series defeat by New Zealand
England’s batting blues continue as New Zealand seal series win Harry Brook has admitted a growing sense of frustration as England’s top-order batters again failed to fire in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. The England team, renowned for its explosive potential, has struggled to establish consistent momentum, leaving Brook and the rest of…