Lalit Modi Operandi – How the IPL Supremo Utilizes the Limelight
5 Things to Know About Lalit Modi…
Lalit Kumar Modi is the Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League.
He is Sports Illustrated India’s 2nd most influential person in Indian sport.
16th in Time Magazine’s ‘Best Sports Executives in the World 2008′.
The man behind “the World’s Hottest [...]
This week we start by asking if England are as lucky as they are resilient. We also report with some relief that someone (i.e. New Zealand) is finally giving Australia a run for their money Also featured is the worst game in cricket history, John Howard, Eoin Morgan and the IPL, with this week’s list [...]
Security issues are part of modern life. IPL3 is no different.
Evolving Eras of Cricket
Cricket can arguably be split into eras of historical or social importance that have defined the playing, administrating and commercialisation of our celebrated and loved sport. There was a period in cricket’s history as a sinful and riotous game, the sport was [...]
This week we start by paying homage to Sachin Tendulkar after his latest notable feat. We also suggest that England has finally found a worthy replacement for Marcus Trescothick in the limited overs game, report on a rare victory for Pakistan and ask how good the Australians are after their unbeaten summer. There are also [...]
The ubiquitous and avenging force that is Shane Watson
Those that have read this blog before will know that Shane Watson is not exactly my favourite cricketer. For some unfathomable reason I have taken a dislike to him and as I started poking fun at him before he was good, it’s not as if it is [...]
What has happened to JP Duminy?
On October 11th last year, Ian Chappell wrote on Cricinfo that JP Duminy had “shown he has the right stuff to take over from Ponting when the time comes.” and in further comparing him to Ponting added that “Lately, the word “champion” has been in vogue, but it’s not overstating the case [...]
Issue 10 – An IPL Freezone (well nearly!)
This week we focus on the India-South Africa test at the wonderful Eden Gardens and bemoan the fact that no-one wants to be the daddy of test cricket. We also preview the second leg of England’s winter excursion and bring you some exclusive news on Paul Collingwood. Apart [...]
