Saved by the bell

India’s first win in over two decades against Australia at the MCG took a superlative bowling effort that bowled out the hosts for their fourth-lowest first innings total at home. While it is being touted as a stirring performance by the Indian attack, it was really the performance of young Ishant Sharma supported by some [...]

Vertical Limit

Ever since Australia started their ascent to the top of the cricketing summit, their strategy has been straightforward. Bat first, score over 600, dismiss opposition quickly, bat again - take victory out of the equation for the opposition by sheer weight of runs and with five sessions remaining, set attacking fields - demolish opposition. All [...]