Category Archives: Other blogs

The MCG and its history (and Geography) – and – All good things to those who bait.

Posted on December 26, 2007 by

The day one had spent weeks and months waiting for finally arrived this morning. Boxing Day at the MCG. You can click on the link to study its rich history but the more obvious parts are that the first ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Captain, Cricket, Dravid, India, Kumble, Other blogs, photographs | 6 Comments

Cric Info ? … ESPN ? … ESP ?

Posted on June 29, 2007 by

This is from Samir’s blog. I’ll struggle to put up a introduction or conclusion that does justice to the exchange so I suggest you just read it. First, Samir’s Letter to Cricinfo.. Then, Martin Williamson’s response to the letter and … Continue reading →

Posted in Clippings, Other blogs, stories | 4 Comments

Real Men in White …

Posted on June 7, 2007 by

I got hold of Mukul Kesavan’s Men in White (the book) earlier this week. Some of his blog pieces, unfortunately, are a bit too “lets-stir-the-pot” for my taste particularly when others give the impression that its pretty deliberate and show … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Other blogs, Roebuck, stories | 2 Comments

Thinking out of the box – and recognising it !

Posted on May 21, 2007 by

A few days ago , I wrote here of John Buchanan’s wonderful plans of having ambidextrous cricketers. Somewhere in there was a Roebuck article that spoke similar. Cricket’s changing. And its changing fast. Maybe, sometimes too fast. Take a look … Continue reading →

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Squashing Sportsmanship …

Posted on May 8, 2007 by

I didn’t want to post on the whole topic of Gilly having a squash ball in his glove. Because the innings was brilliant. And to produce genius on a big stage is special. Its as simple as that. As far … Continue reading →

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If its cricket news you’re after,

Posted on April 19, 2007 by

look no further than Homer ! Meanwhile , with England’s journey over and all that press, here’s a fan’s view.

Posted in Clippings, Other blogs, WC07 | 2 Comments