Pakistan snatch incredible victory from jaws of defeat

England, Bangladesh and India had booked their respective places in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. The last league game between Sri Lanka and Pakistan yesterday at Cardiff (Wales) was to decide who would play England in the first semifinal tomorrow (again at Cardiff). It was a virtual quarterfinal, as the winners would…Read more Pakistan snatch incredible victory from jaws of defeat

In stunning turnaround, Bangladesh knock New Zealand out

The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 (a mini World Cup), surprisingly held in England (given that the previous such tournament was also held there); had almost threatened to turn into a damp squib - with two matches being washed out due to rain, and terror attacks in London amidst poor security for the players. Then, two…Read more In stunning turnaround, Bangladesh knock New Zealand out

Sachin – A Billion Dreams: Cricket lovers’ delight!

Yesterday night my father and I had the treat of watching "Sachin - A Billion Dreams" (English) at INOX in R-City Mall, Ghatkopar. My dad had booked the 9 30 pm show (First Day Third Show) in the 'Insignia' screen - the business class for movies, since English was available in Insignia only; in the first…Read more Sachin – A Billion Dreams: Cricket lovers’ delight!

Perfect end to one of the best matches of IPL !

This IPL is the first I am watching since 4 years ago. I had lost interest, since my beloved Chennai Superkings had been booted out and there was a lot of fixing going on. But then I thought, why not give it a try again. Yesterday night Gujarat Lions played Mumbai Indians at Rajkot.  I was…Read more Perfect end to one of the best matches of IPL !