Posted by: niuse on: August 1, 2008
“He is talented, very talented, but has no brains,” was Geoff Boycott’s on-air verdict after Virender Sehwag’s attempt to hook a ball from outside off stump found the fielder at deep square leg and triggered a first-innings collapse at the SSC.
Sehwag’s response to a question regarding his approach after his maverick innings – a 15th [...]
Posted by: niuse on: July 28, 2008
After India’s massive innnings and 239-run defeat in the first Test in Colombo, Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Sri Lankan captain, has criticised India’s batsmen for playing in the Twenty20 mode and said they lacked focus.
“The way the Indians have played this Test is an eye-opener not just for us but for all cricket-playing countries,” he [...]
Posted by: niuse on: July 28, 2008
The gates were thrown open on Saturday at the Sinhalese Sports Club. It had nothing to do with the hosts holding the upper hand. The Papars band had infused life into the venue but it was still the Indian fans outnumbered the locals. Hence the organisers decision to give free access to fans who wanted [...]
