Archive for 2006/06


“Mr. Anecdote” and the delicate art of captaincy

Rahul Dravid - the art of passive captaincyDuring the morning session of 2nd day’s play in the St. Kitts Test, Rahul Dravid took the new ball as soon as it was due. Sreesanth, during his short Test career so far, has looked the part of a seamer far more often than not. But there was little doubt that Rahul’s decision to override any inclination to grant extended spells to 750-plus scalps of spin wizardry adorning his ranks was his other fast bowler Munaf Patel, one that India has turned to on a number of occasions during this series and the last.

So you think you know your cricket? - Part 1

Do you know your cricket?All right folks, it’s time to test your CQ (Cricketing Quotient)! A bunch of cricketing trivia questions that every die-hard cricket fan ought to know! You can post answers to any of the questions in the comments. In order to keep this a fair quiz, you are requested not to “google” or “cricinfo” any of the answers! Comments will not be published for the next two days so everyone can have a fair shot at answering the questions. So are you ready guys?

Here goes - Remember, please try to maintain the integrity of this well.. “challenge” :) And lastly, good luck guys!

Robin

Robin Singh - the quintessential bits and pieces manHe was the quintessential bits and pieces man - a lower middle order power wielder with the bat who could roll his arm over adequately. He fielded and ran like there was no tomorrow. If I were to name one man from the large pool of India’s international cricketers who received less recognition than they deserved for their efforts (if not substantial contributions), it would be Ravindra Ramnarain Singh or ‘Robin’ Singh.

Drug (ab)use by over-worked cricketers?

Tim May - Chief Executive of FICAIn a move which could either be termed as posturing, prophetic or dropping a hint that someone he knows is doing shady things :), Tim May, Chief Executive of the rather grandiosely named Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), and Australia’s second best off-spinner, ever (well statistically, at least!), has blasted the ICC’s revamped Future Tours Programme (FTP) and warned everyone to the real possibility of international cricketers taking to drugs as a means of recovering from the huge amount of cricket they play.

The case for an Associate test team

The best Kenyan players could get a chance at the highest levelThe next few months are a busy time for the leading Associate members. All are in action either against each other or against Full member sides, and it is great to see.

With the top six nations from the ICC Trophy qualifying for the World Cup, and the Intercontinental Cup becoming a full round-robin affair from next year, things are definitely looking up for cricket in non-Test playing countries. Is it far enough though?