Struggling Srilanka turns Up for In-form India Challenge

                 Srilanka Struggling to compete so far in the tournament, as the islanders sweated to win against UAE. Where the batting couldn't take responsibility as expected even against hosts, that made things even critical to face on unbeaten India.
               India played well so far compared with other teams, bowling as been key for them to their wins against hosts and Pakistan. One more win will make them to qualify to the main event, as batsmen started to play more shots on slowing pitch.
                Well the conditions as been eassd up for batsmen, if they can survive the initial phase. But it started to grip for the spinners when bowling slow through the air, as spin going to take charge in later half of the tournament.
                Srilanka are going through some pressure in the tournament, with inexperience in the batting. While Malinga unlikely to return against India who missed the last match, his  fitness will be crucial in building upto world T20.
            India on the other side will look to improve in their batting, as they lost early wickets in the last match. Ashwin who as been their trumph bowler in recent times, he will be eager to make a mark as the ball started to grip on the  slowing pitch.      
             Srilankan's batting will be tested once again, as the result lie for them in facing in form Indian bowlers. Dhawan likely to return the side and they look to alter the squad if their is an fitness concern other than that India covered all departments with presence of pandya.

UAE look to Stay in the Hunt, as Pakistan look Within

              So far the Asiacup as been a bowlers fest to watch out, as the format made batsmen to score runs of every delivery  which indeed cost their wicket on the unlike subcontinent pitch. It seems that pitch as been slowed up in the match between Bangladesh and srilanka, now it became good for batting and at the same started to grip a bit to spinners.
                UAE who are yet making their strides in international Cricket, showing good display with the ball. But they are unable to lay their bat in chasing moderate totals on the questioning pitch, they are still finding solutions to bat on.
               Pakistan who returned from PSL with good season, failed to cope with the conditions with the bat which as been the problem for the teams. Amir's spell showed a glimpse of fighting back, but insufficient runs on the board payed their loss against India.
               Now both teams who showed they can bowl out any apposition, will face on each other on Monday at Mirpur. For UAE it's alert time to stay in the competition, as Pakistan look within after their batting collapse.
               Once again it will be the batting crucial for both the teams, as the pitch started to ease up by slowing down. Variations from the bowlers will be handy, the spinners from UAE will come in the game more from now on. The result depends on how UAE batsmen  handle the Pakistan bowling attack, where still there enough help for pacers early on.

Both seek to Win, with Addressing Batting Issues

              UAE as been better with the ball, but failed to score against the hosts and srilanka, as the two teams turns up to play on Sunday to address their batting issues. On a pitch where there is always smoething for the bowlers.
               Bangladesh bowled well after their loss against India, but still batsmen have to be careful in the early part of the Innings. It's important for them to win against srilanka, who are still finding their combination in the middle to have a sustainable edge in the table.
                Srilanka in the mean time defended a pretty Low score, but they fought hard against the associates to make it over the line. They are still finding a combination in the batting order with new faces in the squad. It won't be easy against the hosts where bowling seems to be their strength on the sporting pitch.
               140 as been a good score on this pitch to defend, while teams looking for more runs and struggling to post even an reasonable score on the board. Srilanka looked quite good with ball, but the hosts performed even well compared to them against UAE.
                As Srilanka still to face on India and Pakistan later in the tournament, they seek to win against the hosts to build up good moral later on. So with no more easy chances for both of them, the batting will be key to have an edge in the table to near the main event.

Asia Cup turns up for Rivalry Contest

            Years may go by, world cups may go by in the way, even players may retire, but the nail-biting contest between the rivalry nations will only produce more excitement and goosebumps in the fans as, Asiacup turns up with important phase in it's short space with India facing on Pakistan on Saturday.
             India are the team who are taking on confidence to their strength match by match, they won the opening match against the hosts in an convincing fashion with some  brillance from Rohit Sharma and good bowling.
             Pakistan who are returning from PSL had good first edition and now they look to continue their performance from where they left in PSL. They got lot of strength in their bowling and with addition of sami it added even more, but the batting depends lot on Akmal, Hafeez and Malik.
              Formerly the contest have been between the Pakistan bowling and Indian batting, it's now a different story where Indians lokking much more formidable with the ball than with bat. So Pakistan will be tested with the bat more, as  conditions in favour to the bowlers.
             India will be unchanged on Saturday, unless their is a fitness concern. Pakistan have to cope with change in conditions and also with their newly appointed intern bowling coach, as early as possible to take on confident Indian side.
            
             
            
               

Crucial encounter for Both the Teams

                Just in the space of two matches Asiacup already produced some sporting results and led to a crucial match for both the teams in the context of series on Friday.
               Bangladesh and UAE both showed glimpse of wining for most part of an Innings, but they failed to capitalise on the early breakthroughs. Bowling was well up to the mark from UAE, as Bangladesh lost their way in the later half of the Innings.
                Fielding remained main concern for Bangladesh against India, the match on Friday is so crucial for them to win in order to have confidence going against srilanka and Pakistan later on.
                 UAE turnaround quite well with minimal space after the qualifiers and now they face on hosts without any rest, it's hard for any team to turn up with out any space between the matches.
                  Bangladesh eager to have a win on their back after their loss on Wednesday, they do have expectations to cope with and it  won't get any easy against UAE.
                The conditions will be same bowlers will to get assistance from the pitch through out the match, so it's more about the batting that will be on radar for the results. As both teams collapsed in their run chase, while Fielding and batting will give the edge on Friday at the crucial  encounter.
                
              
           

Srilanka desperate to win, as UAE make Strides

             The defending champions srilanka look to capitalize on the opportunities they get, in the way to test the squad ahead of World T20. As UAE fought so hard in the qualifiers to make it to the main event, they look to make a statement with big teams.
             Srilanka have lost their recent T20 series against Kiwis and India, but the return of their trumph players Malinga, Mathews and Herath will add the bosst to the positives they found in the losses.
              UAE Meanwhile made a fighting performance in the qualifiers their win against Afghanistan, helped them to dream big. Although they got be vary their quality in their performance against the Lankans to make it over the line.
            Pitch at Dhaka proved to be sporting, batsmen have to make little adjustments in the early part of the Innings. Meanwhile bowlers should make most of it with the new ball.
            Srilanka will bank on their seamers and Malinga's performance will be crucial for them, as he operates at critical overs of the match. It's important for them to perform well with World T20 looming up and they need to find the perfect combination.

Will Bangladesh Turn down India's Confidence

             The Asia cup is underway with India taking on Bangladesh on Wednesday in their capital, as the tournament shifts in to T20 format for the first time.
             India are building in confidence with their recent success in shorter format, as they see Asia cup as an opportunity to express themselves with different opponents. It's not going to be easy  to face on the hosts in their backyard.
              Bangladesh are looking to make strides forward in this format, Although they had an impressive performance in ODI Cricket in recent times. Playing at home will build up pressure on them, so it's interesting to see how they cope with it.
              The conditions going to be handy for spinners, where the pitches going to be slow with end of the season. Batsmen should be aware of par scores while playing their natural game, playing spin will a challenge altogether for both the teams.
             India may consider to alter the batting order if Dhoni won't be  available on Wednesday, rest of the things are quite in favour for them. Bangladesh batting will be tested against  Ashwin and Jadeaja, who are in good groves in recent matches.
              It's more the bowling where the hosts have their strength with variety in the attack both in pace and spin. Even though they need to make a statement with their performance to cope with in-form Indian top order.

Asia Cup rings Bell for World T20

                  It's time for T20 to ring bells all over the World with World T20 in the corner, so the Asian countries are lining up to the preparations in the form of Asia cup in the T20 format for the first time since it's inception.
                 Actually it's more than the preparations for the WT20 as the neighbouring countries likely to sharpen their squads and with some spicy rivalry's in the contest, will make them even hot as the sun already started to heat up the subcontinent.
                   Bangladesh the hosts are likely to turn up the table as their underdog tag disappeared in the limited overs, so as the expectations reaching new heights with their performance in their crazy fans. They need to handle the pressure that comes with expectations against the quality neighbour's.
                   India the hosts of World T20 are underway with their  preparations, the series win against the Aussie and the Lankans boosted their confidence. They already have the blueprint in executing plans, as the combination will be tested with different appositions with different strengths.
                   The first edition of PSL as been successful and with the final on Tuesday the team seems to land in Mirpur on Wednesday. Afridi who is turning up for his last assignment for this country later the World T20, will look to give his all to the team. With some quality stuff at PSL the players are in good shape to perform under one team.
                   The defending champions Srilanka's are pleased enough with the return of Mathews, Herath and Malinga to the squad after their fighting stuff against Kiwis and India. It's time for them to look for good combination within the squad, as they found some positives in their recent losses.
                 UAE as made roads in with turning the table in the qualifiers, their win against Afghanistan was turning point for both the teams. Now they have even bigger task in front of them taking on test playing nations, although they have nothing to lose. Even one win will alter the fortunes of others teams, it's going to be tricky for teams to face on UAE.
              So it's going to be lot different when compared with the 50 over format, one player can change the fortunes of other teams with bat or ball. So there going to be much preparations and exciting times for teams ahead of World T20, with T20 format in Asia cup at important time.
           
                    
              
             
              
             

Both Look to Hit Hard at the End

                England some how survived from AB Strom through out the tour, but they can't stop the million dollar Morris to make it over the line. Things got changed for Proteas at Centurion and England looked rusty and bit unlucky when they entered Johannesburg. They now look to hit hard to end well, at the same ground to level the T20 series.
               Both teams quite disappointed with their performance with the bat at Capetown, the conditions mostly seemed like  subcontinental. Although bowlers will have to be on their mark, with lot of runs likely to be expected at Johannesburg and overs from spinners will be crucial to make the edge.
             As world T20 in a few weeks to go England will face their last encounter, they would seek to make most of it in terms of combination and to their confidence as well. Where as Proteas still to play 3 T20s against the Aussie, will likely to continue their momentum in to the Aussie series.
             Morgan form would have been a game changer, once again he will be tested by Tahir, who has been one of the game changer for Proteas in the late ODI series and in the T20. England have to sort out fielding issues, which is a vital element in this format.
              Meanwhile England continuing to impress with the brand of style they have been adopted, but still have to be bit careful on sporting pitches with that approach. At the end of the tour it Will be a good contest between the depth in batting of both the teams at Johannesburg.
              

Baz look for Spirited Performance on his Farewell

            Baz left the ODI squad in a quite finished product and having been not lost a home test series from late 2014 Baz look to finish it in a much better position as the first of two test match series won by the visitors. It became hard to fight back after their early collapse,but they feel unlucky with decision that effected them a lot. Even though  Baz stress much improvement with the ball at Christchurch.
                Aussie will be confident enough after their all-round performance and they look keep the series in their hands. Smith will be an happy man with the way things have gone especially with their batting dominating the Kiwis bowling and batting.
               As Baz going to represent his country in his last international match, he will hope to keep the emotion aside from the team and aside with him. There is a lot of experience in the Aussie batting compared with that of their ODI Squad, Kiwis bowling will be tested once again.
              Injuries on either sides force them to make changes to their respective sides, Matt Henry and Pattinson will be apart of their squads at Christchurch. The only test played at this venue won by Kiwis against the Lankans back in Dec 2014.
               The pitch going to be a green deck and expect much assistance for the seaners on early couple of days. Batting will be tested in the first innings, it will be interesting to see whether teams opt for all and all seam attack.
               As the series on the line  Kiwis look for an improved performance both with the bat and ball, Meanwhile the Aussie seek to comprehend the ODI series with the test series win before leaving New Zealand.
               Large crowds expected to turnaround for Baz farewell, while Baz look to play his own way with the spirit that driving him over the years, and hope to finish in the same way irrespective of the result and situation in front of him.

Will Bangladesh cope with Added Expectation and Pressure

           There is no looking back for Bangladesh after the nail biting encounter, for a knock out spot against England in the world cup 2015. The scence began to change for Bangladesh Cricket then after in ODI cricket, it was the series against Pakistan where they clean sweept the visitors 3-0 and started to make roads changing in ICC rankings.
               It followed by series win 2-1 against India and South Africa which made them to qualify for the ICC Champions trophy 2017 in England. Bangladesh wining may have grown in recent times but the passion for Cricket in Bangladesh fans as grown long ago and now it's getting even more with their success in ODI Cricket.
            Now with the Asia cup looming up In a few days they eye on a bigger prospect in the shorter format in their own backyard. Playing at home will give them a huge advantage with the well known conditions, but also will give rise in enormous pressure on them with over loomed expectations on them after their success in recent times.
               A head of world T20 teams look to find their perfect combination of their respective squads, but it's time for Bangladesh to keep the ladder even high facing on India Pakistan and srilanka, irrespective of the results their performance will be on Radar at home.
              They won't enter with underdog tag any more in Asia cup, even though it's going to be held in t20 format for the first time. The team is well balanced with young and experienced players, bowling is a huge prospect for them in recent times. Batting and fielding will be in focus in taking up tough oppositions.
                It will be challenging and exciting to see Bangladesh performance in the shorter format of the  game, with increased expectations and handling the pressure of playing at home.

Fielding in Focus to Come on Top

           It was not easy when a team is down and going through a hole that get starched even more, when they are down 2-0 in an ODI series and the moral looked missing some where in the fields as South Africa started to lose test series at home and in abroad which followed by an uplifting come back to keep them in the right spirit.
            After that come back story the Proteas now keen to prepare for the world T20 with the 2 match T20 series against the impresersing England. Proteas as found some momentum in later half of the ODI series, with the lites of wiese and Morris adding more depth both with bat and ball.
              Both teams seek for perfect combination to their playing XI a head of world T20, England will fell unlucky with the way results gone the other way. Having been won the T20 series in UAE against Pakistan they have a combination to go with, but their fielding will be in focus which led them down through out the ODI series.

                 The last 3 T20s played at Capetown lost by Proteas, even though their new momentum lokking strong enough to take on the visitors. Fielding will be key  to come top on capetwon against the momentum bullied hosts.
            
            
            

Calling a No ball difficult than LBW

                  It's more about trust when comes to umpiring, the decision they make on the field will involve in lot of  thought process in a given spare of time. They need to trust in them in making decisions, at times they go either way although they need to go through it even it's hard enough to let it go.
               The big scence comes when a decision have a huge impact on the game and it is not when it haven't make a impact. When it comes to calling on no-ball, it's not that easy to spot it as the margin for error is minimal in calling them.
                  These days we see lot of balls are rechecked when a batsmen is out, they recheck with the third umpire whether it is or isn't a no-ball before giving the decision. At times they are unsure with the minimal margin in calling them and they only have a single shot with half an second to judge it.
                  Unlike judging an LBW spotting exactly the no-ball is more difficult, where umpires can have a thought about it and will make the decision. When it comes to no-ball it's more about spotting it at the given time itself and it's more about going with the instincts and trusting them.
                They have an option of going upstairs to recheck it, but they do it when they are unsure of it. When they aren't unsure they go with the trust in judging them, as they always make them. The third umpire can make decision where there will be enough time and evidence from him to make it, but it is not with the on field umpire.

India hadn't Experimented enough

           The series against the inexperienced srilankan side proved with some positives, but India hadn't utilised it enough in their own backyard in terms of experimentation out of the squad.
             There is barely a change to the playing XI, MS and the management hadn't experimented enough a head of big tournaments looming up. The Actual squad that played 3T20's in Australia and the 3T20's played against srilanka featured only one  change, in the form of Rahane in place of rested in-form virat. Apart from that the playing XI remained the same.
           Negi who was been in the squad hadn't got an chance to the  taste of international Cricket yet, this will prove costly if anything happens around for the lites of Yuvraj, Raina and Jadeaja. Whether it is in terns of performances or to their fitness and it won't be any easy to make a debut in big tournaments straight away.
              Dhoni would have said that, it's difficult to find a place for Yuvraj in top 4. But it isn't that difficult as he  said, the lites of Raina is known for batting down the order in ODI Cricket as well as in T20. With Yuvraj known to spend some time in the middle, who wasn't been in the mixup of the squad since 2014 should have been given a chance at No.4. It's really hard on him to give the job down the order straight away, without handful performances at the top of the order.

           
             

Sporting Pitches becoming Bowlers Paradise

                 sporting pitches turning out to be batsmen agony irrespective of the format in modern times. Where T20 Cricket as taken over the roads of  Cricket, it became hard to batsmen to be sensible enough on sporting pitches.
             The agony is also to deal with the pitches prepared around the world, most pitches are pretty flat and made for shot making. The economy of the bowlers are considerably gone high, where the new 4 run an over treated as 6 in ODI Cricket.
                 Batsmen are not afraid to take on the bowlers with the new approaches and attitudes they develop, but when they play on a sporting pitch it's turning out be a batting collapse. it's back firing when they do the same on sporting pitches.
                 A batsmen is supposed to play shot for every given delivery on the flat pitches and they carrying the same approach on the sporting pitches now a days. Where it is  throwing them in immense trouble in fighting back in the match irrespective of the format they are playing in.
                A drawn test is long seen on a sporting pitch, it as two major reasons underneath the results. One the approach of batsmen to the moving ball and also the attitude of captains who strive for a result irrespective of the time left in the match.
                Draws in test Cricket only seen on flat wickets where the bowlers get nothing from the pitch on early 2-3 days. The application of the batsmen have also changed considerably, bowlers getting more assistance from the batsmen approaches on sporting pitches.
              Even T20 Cricket can't cope with the sporting pitches where the batsmen are known for dominance, but the same is firing them back on these pitches. It's turning out to be bowlers paradise rather than sporting.
                 Lot talked about the balance between bat and ball and wide spreading of flat pitches, but it's more on the mental level the game and players moved on. More often than not it's not the pitches that are responsible for low scoring games or closing of tests within 3 to 4 days, but the approach as changed from the batsmen.
             

Srilanka Hope to give a Fight in Decider

                 India came quite strong in reply to their collapse in the first T20, batsmen chipped in with good shots this time around,Although the pitch was not that difficult to bat on. Once again spin will be in play as both sides move to Visakhapatnam for the decider of the series.
                Pandhya's experiment proved to be quite sucesssful for captain cool, but Yuvraj who hasn't tested enough with the bat will be in focus where he bats in the order on Sunday. Ashwin along with other bowlers maintained pressure on the Lankans, by picking up wickets at regular intervals.
                 Absence of an quality spinner in the squad on the dry Ranchi pitch hasn't helped the Srilankan's, it will be the same going in to the decider, if young Lankan batsmen doesn't step up. India will be confident enough to clinch on the series with their boosted performance at Ranchi, both with the bat and ball.
              It will be interesting to see whether Negi gets a game ahead of big tournaments, Shami is yet to make his fitness test which will be crucial for the third seaming option. Chandimal and his men hope to give a fight against the hosts in building to Asia cup and World T20.
           
            
              
                
                 
                
                     

Momentum in Focus at Newlands

               England would have disappointed with the way things have gone at Johannesburg, the early drop of Morris as caused a lot them to the actual result. But they failed to contain the Proteas batsmen with the ball,as many soft dismissals helped their way.
              The million dollar Morris made it so easy playing fearless Cricket at the end, to take Proteas to the actual decider on Sunday at Capetown. Newlands as been a typical subcontinent wicket with more assistance to the spinners from decades and batting second hasn't been that easy as the results show in the ground.
                South Africans have came a long way to the end of the series being 2-0 to 2-2, it became tougher for England at the mean time as their inexperience in the bowling as payed the the Proteas in leveling the series. Capetown will be a good place for them to come good with two quality spinners in the squad, Although their batsmen once again will be tested against the improved bowling attack of the hosts.
                As the series on the line for  both teams, Newlands once again likely to spin in it's own way. AB who hasn't been in the groves yet with the bat,will hope to step up on the final to keep the unbeaten record of not losing both test and ODI series at home. Meanwhile Morgan and his men likely to strive hard to cope with the Proteas.
               Woakes  proved to be vital for England so as Morris for Proteas, both the teams look to settle with the same squad. As the momentum is with the Proteas they look carry the same in to T20s, by sealing the decider. So is with the England, but they seek for the lost momentum to come better than themselves at Capetown.
            
             

India Look for Quick Turnaround after Collapse

             Indians are un done by the conditions in Pune against the Srilankan's in the first of 3T20's, the Srilankan's are not that depleted side as most thought. But the conditions also favoured their squad combination, but at Ranchi it's going to be dry and an batting paradise that would favour the hosts more.
           The young and inexperienced side showed a lot of character in the first game, it will be tough against the quality  Indian batsmen this time around and the series on the line they come hard at them. Indians are touch over confident that cost the first game for them, although it needed that for them to be on their toes with confidence.
              Bowlers are done their part but insufficient runs to defend made them hard to contain the Srilankan's in making roads. There are much expectations surrounded the Indian team for the contention of World T20 and Asia cup, but it won't be easy for them if they lose games like this. It will add the pressure on their performance irrespective of wins and losses.
                  It's better for them to stay on the line, but the reactions from Dhoni showed he was happy in losing although he wasn't intended to,.  he may thought that the expectations would come down, but the bad part is it's add the pressure on them from other sides.
                As everyone expects Ranchi to be spin friendly and the pitch is dry enough to add them, it's going to a test for srilankan spinners to contain the Indian batsmen and this time around their won't be much assistance for the seaners as we saw it in Pune.
             If they play fearlessly as they played at Pune anything can happen to the result, Meanwhile India will be cautious about their middle order which hasn't been tested a lot. Although they need to come with good shot selection to stay alive in the series, as srilankan will continue perform under new energy.
          
             

Bowlers In Focus in Leveling the Series

                 Protea batsmen have steped up in Centurion to stay in the  hunt, but still they have two more matches to win to come on the top. With the series on the line Proteas showed strong intent in the field both with the bat and ball. Now moving on to Johannesburg to the capital city of the Proteas, they have a scence of purpose to carry the momentum to one of the fastest pitches in South Africa.
            The inexperience in the England bowling attack as showed off at Centurion, so as the experience in batting of the Proteas. So much exciting time moves in the series as Proteas found their way and the purpose for fighting against cancer will in representation on Friday as Johannesburg turns in to pink.
            Big totals are once again likely in  frame, AB will in focus as he made a 30 ball century at this venue in pinks in 2015. Morgan and his men need to contain the Protea batsmen in order to seal the series. Their batting looks quite good so far, once again they depend on the batsmen which is their strength right now.
             It's not that easy to play shots when their isn't pace on the ball on this pitch, so England will bank on the  spinners. An another decider for hosts to level the series, the bowling going to be make the difference on the batting pitch.
            As the world T20 squad announced in the mean time which doesn't featured Morkel in the squad, it's going to be interesting to see whether he feature in the playing XI on Friday, with WT20 in a few weeks time Morris will be in contention for his spot.
           
           

Batsmen are in Focus for an Early Advantage

              As India undone by extra pace on the pitch against srilanka in their first of 3 T20s, Australia also struggled to score runs in swinging conditions in New Zealand. They lost the chappell-hadlee trophy to Kiwis by 2-1, in which the Kiwis defended a below par score in Hamilton. It was also made on the eve of McCullum's farewell in ODI Cricket.
               The Kiwis hadn't lost a test series in their own backyard since 2012 and hope to continue the same by giving Baz a memorable farewell on his last test series. While paying on those flat pitches at home didn't helped the visitor's. At Wellington it won't get any easier for  them, but the experience of Voges with bat will be crucial for them.
                Return of Siddle and Pattinson will help their cause in these conditions. Batsmen have disappointed with their performance so far in the ODI series, their isn't anything to look at apart from Khawaja and Warner.
               The Kiwis hope to give a memorable send off to their captain on the eve of his retirement, the bowling looks much more stronger on the return of Southee. But the batting looks slightly thinner with the absence of Ross Taylor in the middle, apart from that they are a formidable side at home.
               Picking up  20 wickets will determine the result in test Cricket, the wickets won't be flat so that's not going to be problem. But scoring runs on the lively pitch wil be for the batsmen, So the depth in the batting will come in handy for the teams to make it over the line at Wellington.
                 Both sides look for an early advantage in the two match test series, the Aussie's are outplayed by the hosts so far in the tour and it's time for them to come good in the longer format.
            

In T20s depth in Bowling gives the Edge

                   In T20's too much depth within the batting won't help any side, if it doesn't have an decent bowling unit to cope with it. Yes a good knock from a batsmen can take away the game, but on the other side teams need bowlers to restrict the apposition batsmen as well.
                   Compared with ODI Cricket the dynamics of T20 change on a bigger note, where batsmen look to take charge from 35h or 40th over more often than not. It's where teams need depth in the batting. Even they lose half the side, they can able to carry it in the end overs. But those dynamics won't work in T20's we have seen it through the years and in recent times as well.
                Heading in to World T20 later this month in India, the stats show that teams with better performances with the bowling are able to sustain till to the end of the tournament, Unlike teams with good batting order.
               But in T20's having depth in the bowling really gives the edge than the team with depth in the batting, it don't require a batsmen to be technically good enough to bat down the order. It doesn't matter with technique at the death overs. It matters most with the hard hitting capabilities, most often than not.
                When comes to bowling if a player performs more than a part timer in the side that will benefit the team more than with the one who can bat bit more. For instance Dillshan in srilanka, Malik in Pakistan, Duminy in South Africa, Raina in India and Elliot in New Zealand. These players are not genuine allronders most of the times, their primary role in the team is to play as an batsmen than as an all rounder.
             This kind of depth really helps the teams on bigger occasion's, when ever the front line bowler having an off day in the middle. In T20's No.7, No.8 hardly gets to bat and when they do get it, it's more about hitting the ball hard. So having a player who's role with the ball more than part timer will gives a edge against the team player who's role with the bat is less than a batsmen.
             
            
             
                
         

UnOrthodox another way to Life

                 In life or in cricket orthodox style is more of test book made and beautiful from the eyes to watch out for gorgeous Shot's, behind there lies the technique in playing them. That's what we know about orthodox, but what about unorthodox where it looks awkward. But it requires its own unique technique to play the same short.
                In this world majority of the people try to follow the orthodox way, where there are already answers to the questions they face. But when it comes to unorthodox the minority of the people who follow it ,is their own way of expression to  life. It looks awkward or in other scene said as imperfection. In the Unorthodox way they find their own answers to the questions they face, due to imperfections and those make them unique and beautiful in their own way.
              When it comes to batting Chadrapaul has a unique technique the world as ever seen, it's unorthodoxly and at the same time so classy in it's own way. It as it's own fundamentals to make up an sustainable technique for him over his career.
              Unlike technique there are  unorthodox shots being played, they look some what awkward at times and cheeky too. But they all come from the creative process, where in cricketing terns said as a player as a lot time to play a shot when considered with other players. But in other scence it can also says as there is no time.
                When it comes to bowlers it's the same scenario where they express themselves in their own way with their Unorthodox  action, it's something new they bring it to the middle. Even the awkward run up will lead the ball in to a new zip, that's why it's been difficult to face bowlers like Malinga with unique actions.
                  It's difficult to bowl to a batsmen with good orthodox technique, so as it is difficult when bowling to an batsmen with good Unorthodox technique. It the same with bowlers. There is nothing wrong with Unorthodox way of life, it as it's own fundamentals to live with the universe.
            Unorthodox  is not the opposite of Orthodox, but another way to life in it's own unique path.
              

Depleted Lankans face On Experienced Hosts

                  Srilanka have thought to start their preparation for world T20 campaign with their tour to India, but injuries to their trumph players made them a depleted side to face against the confident Indian side in the hosts backyard. But in other cases it allowed them to try some new players in building to the tournament.
                      India Meanwhile announced their world T20 squad and Asia Cup squad without any changes. It made them to alter the original side for 3 T20's against the neighbour's, which doesn't featured Shami and virat earlier.
                       Srilanka have shown some sorts of intent in patches during their tour to New Zealand in January, but failed to register a win in T20's. For India it's a different story against the kiwi neighbour's, the white wash have been a massive boost up to their confidence.
                   Although the lites of Siriwardana , Gunathilaka and Chandimal will help them with the bat, but absence of quality spinner in the side will effect the result of the matches. Unavailability of Dilshan for the first T20 made a new concern for them and the new spinners will be tested against the confident Indian batsmen.
                    India will test their middle order which hasn't been tested with top order prolific form  and the surprised pick pawan Negi too in this series. They hope slight changes in the batting order for the perfect combination a head of Asia cup and World T20.
                 With India already reckoned as hot favourites for the World T20 by the former players and the return of Yuvraj, Haribajan and Nehra added more experience to the side. Srilankan's have to play their best Cricket, in order to beat India in their own backyard.
                  
                    
                    
                     

Batsmen Need to Step up, to Stay in the Frame

                   In form England are boosting with confidence series by series later the world Cup and in the on going series against the Proteas they are playing for some purpose. Addition of Jos Butler and Morgan strengthen their confidence levels even more.
               Now in the 5 match series England lead by 2-0 with three matches still to play. The Proteas looked on a bit off in touch low in their intensity levels with the bat at Port Elizabeth. AB Devilers and Hashim Amla their triumph players are not getting in their groves enough.
                 With the series on the line the Proteas as every reason to bounce back harder to stay in the frame, the visitors having been won the test series earlier in January. Now they have great chance in wrapping up the ODI series.
                  It's going to be an run fest in Centurion on Tuesday as the previous encounters produced high scoring games over there. So the bowlers going to have a hard time if they don't be discipline with their lines. AB who hadn't hit his blocks yet in the test nor in the ODI'S will be in focus.
                 Although the Protea batsmen hadn't  done a great job yet, the pressure is well on them. On the other side the England batsmen are stroking the ball with ease, once again they need to come to the party in sealing the match, at Centurion. Meanwhile the Proteas have to be on their feet, in order to have any sustainable chance in the series.
                  

Proteas Look to alter the Stats at Port Elizabeth

                   The opening ODI at Bloemfontein produced a run fest in which the bowlers hadn't had anything to do with the ball as the pitch behaved as a grave yard. The Proteas would feel a bit unlucky with the way the match affected by the rain and the result came on D/L Method in which they are short by 39  runs to the par score at the point of time.
                   England as shown some aggressive intent with the bat in recent times and they carried on it, to post their second highest total in ODIS. Now both the teams move on to Port Elizabeth where the bowlers can find some assistance from the pitch.
                  Port Elizabeth hasn't been a successful ground for Proteas but they need to turn around good on this occasion, to square the stats 1-1 and it's important for them to ,not allow any sustainable edge for England on going a head in the series.
                England would feel quite comfortable with the squad and likely to be no changes as far as players are fit enough. Proteas look to bring in Kagiso Rabada who as been rested in the opening match likely to feature in the crucial game, who has been in good rhythm in the test series.
                 
              

Series On the Line as Aussie Struggling to cope with Conditions

                 After being thrashed by the Kiwis at Eden Park Aussie look for a quick turnaround at Wellington, but their record against hosts at the venue looks quite a concern for the neighbour's in recent outings.
                   The batting collapse as something to do with their adaptability in these conditions with the dimensions of the grounds, quite different compared with the home. Playing the swing against the new ball will be tested once again.
                    With the bowling attack on a second streak and Faulkner's injury will make it even hard to contain the the red hot  kiwi batsmen. So the Aussie batsmen have to make the runs to cope with their bowling.
                   Although Kiwis look for more improvement in the batting in later half of the Innings, where they struggled to take the momentum till to the end in the opening game. The bowling looks pretty solid and they will look for the same at Wellington.
                   Now the series on the line the  Aussie playing XI will be in focus with Khawaja still hanging in their for a game. It will be a crucial decision to make, considering his prolific form over the formats in summer. Stonics have been drafted in the squad after Faulkner's injury and Boland is likely to replace him on Saturday, who is yet make a mark with his lethal yorker at the international stage.
                The Aussie should come back hard to stay in the hunt, after being outplayed in all the departments. Meanwhile the Kiwis hope to continue their prolific form at home by sealing the series at Westpac stadium.
                  

Seeing the Mankad As It Is

                    The mankad had gone so viral around the cricketing circuit on what had happened on Feb 2. The match between Zimbabwe and west Indies U19, Where the Windes won by 2 runs.
                  Some players responded in the way that, it hurts the spirit of the game, then what about taking advantage at the non striker end ?
In Cricket every run counts and even a dot ball makes the difference to the actual result.
                    What really hurts the spirit of the game is when players don't follow the laws or when they do things out of the law,but the mankad is in the law and it warns the non-striker to be in limits at one end.
                  Some may argue that in the first instance it should be a warning in crossing the line, then what about a no-ball where a bowler doesn't gets a warning, instead he as to bowl a another one with conceding a free fit in return. Where no bowler gets a warning for violating the law, so as the batsmen in the case of mankad.
                  These are not made in focus because it is a batsmen friendly game or a bowler friendly one, but to maintain certain regulations between batsmen and bowler for a healthy environment.
                  May be it wouldn't have been a big issue if Zimbabweans aren't close to the target and the same point reflects on Windes side where they need to stop every possible run. The incident have gone with in the limitation of the game that offer for both batting and fielding sides on every given day, for very given delivery.
                 
                  

The Thin Line

             There is only a thin line between aggression and anger. Anger comes into play when things don't go your way and aggression as got a different story altogether, it keeps you in the play irrespective of the situations. For players it keeps pushing their boundaries in excuting   their skill or passion. There is sort of freedom and spirit in aggression.
                 Most think in a different way of what aggression is to what actually it is. it keeps the self out of the context and makes to move in an unorthodox way. It fights with it's own self to keep out of the way of comfort zone, aggression can transform a self to selfless.
                  Where in anger it's quite opposite it need self, without it, it cannot survive. Aggression always fights for a cause it doesn't fight for self as in anger.
                It sums as in anger the worst friend is the self where as in aggression the worst enemy is the self.

Baz Look to Finish On a High Against Neighbours

                 The most anticipated series of the season is back with the Kiwis taking on the Aussie on Wednesday in the first ODI of chappell-hadlee trophy 2016. Both the neighbouring nations are coming with some form after their series win against Pakistan and India respectively in their home backyard.
               Australia's batting looks solid than ever with added depth of Mitch Marsh and Faulkner, but their premier fast bowlers are not in the hunt with injury concerns which leave a handy invitation for apposition batsmen.
                 Meanwhile the Kiwis are quite accomplished side in the batting and also in the bowling. They don't have the experience of Ross Taylor in the middle which made their middle order quite inexperienced, but they have some emerging talents to perform on a given day.
                Well we want to go back to the memories of World cup2015 where these two sides produced an exciting thriller in which New Zealand won by 1 wicket. It seems to be different conditions this time around with drop in pitches in Auckland and healthy help for batsmen along with short boundaries in. Going to be a run fest to watch out for
               At Auckland New Zealand have a quite few memories to remember in ODI history with the win in the semifinal against the Proteas. This will be the last ODI series for Baz who is expected to retire after the matches against the Aussies. So he hope to finish on a high in New Zealand colors by taking his team home.
                  
              

Proteas Look to Come Hard

            The Proteas may have shattered by the English men in their  home backyard by 2-1 in the longer format, but One day Cricket is altogether a different story for them in recent times when compared with test Cricket.
               They are going with some sort of confidence in to the ODI series after their win in the last test and beating India in their own backyard given them more stability in  ODI Cricket.
               On the other side the English men are growing in confidence in either form of the game after their unsuccessful run at world cup in 2015. It would be two different sides when compared with performances later the tournament and before.
                ODI specialist return to the side with Morgan leading and some new emerging players in the squad will make a good contest between the teams. Although the Proteas are more experienced side than England and playing at home also gives them the edge in this format.
                But it's not going to easy for the Proteas to take on the English team with potential match winners in the sides with lites of Buttler, Morgan will add strength in the team. The Proteas look to come hard after the their unusual performance in tests and hope for a transformed performance by adding wins to their side.