August 2008

Australia thrash Bangladesh ,and Symonds smells of fish, maybe booze

August 31, 2008

Australia sure know how to give their players a debut on a platter. The better players get it against India and the the not so better ones get it against Bangladesh. I remember way back in IPL era, Brett Geeves used to be a nobody in the Daredevil camp. Skipper Sehwag used to refer him [...]

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India vs Sri Lanka : 5th ODI and England vs South Africa 2nd ODI – Update

August 30, 2008

This is just to follow up on the previous post. The Sri Lanka innings ended at 227/6. Quite defendable, but of course not a certainty. What if the highest rated ODI Batsman takes charge again. Anyway’s, the Indians started well, the Kohli dude getting 31 and all. Then, suddenly the Indian think tank thought about [...]

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India vs Sri Lanka : 4th ODI and England vs South Africa 2nd ODI

August 29, 2008

Howdy. The match is getting quite interesting now, with India getting a few quick wickets and jolting the Lankans. The innings began rather nicely for the Indians, with Sri Lanka being about 24 for 1 after 10 overs. Then the new-face newcomers Warnapura and Udawatte (not sure if I am spelling him right, I checked, [...]

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Poll : What should The Free Hit talk about next?

August 28, 2008

1. Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement 2. Trescothick and the mint fiasco 3. The Sexiest cricketer of all times 4. Cricket in Olympics? The poll is located on your right. Please vote on it as in your hands lies what you will read. The Free Hit – where all you will get is serious cricket

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India beat Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI

August 27, 2008

Harbhajan can bowl It was a sort of a just another match type of match in the beginning. Nikhil, my roommate, said that it is a no contest and Sri Lanka would win as it is the 4th Match of a 5 Match Series. Another guy at the back shouted : “Yeah, with all the [...]

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Marcus Trescothick admits being a cheat, using mints

August 27, 2008

In a shocking revelation, England ex-opener Marcus Trescothick has admitted that he did use Mints(remember mentos) in order to shine the ball during the 2005 Ashes against the Aussies (England Won, of course because of the mints). Meanwhile, Stephen Fleming is questioning the illegality of the action. Sir, why can’t you read the rule books [...]

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Champions Trophy Postponed

August 24, 2008

Just in. Due to pressure from as many as 4 top cricketing nations, the ICC Champions Trophy has been postponed till further notice. I will keep a close eye on it, and repost as soon as I have the full details. The Free Hit – where all you will get is serious cricket

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South Africa opt out of Champions Trophy

August 24, 2008

Now this was expected. What else can SA do other than do whatever Australia does. This time, Bangladesh look favorites as they have no problems to go to Pakistan for the CT.  The Free Hit – where all you will get is serious cricket

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Last Week's Poll : Scariest?

August 24, 2008

The results are there for all to see…I have decided to continue with the same poll. Keep voting. The Free Hit – where all you will get is serious cricket

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Darrell Hair resigns

August 24, 2008

Darrell Hair has resigned from the International Cricket Council’s elite panel of umpires to take up a new position in Australia. The 55-year-old will become executive officer of the New South Wales Umpires and Scorers Association in his homeland following his decision to step down from his role with the ICC on Friday. Inzamam can [...]

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