EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong proved that Associate nations can compete with the big boys

Anshuman Rath Nizakat Khan record 174-run partnership Hong Kong India Asia Cup cricket

Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath (left) and his opening partner Nizakat Khan forged a record-breaking 174-run partnership against India

Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo

They walked into the arena with the crowd awash in blue, waving the Indian flag and rhythmically chanting for India to make quick work of them in entertaining fashion. They faced a foe that was at the top of their game and revered globally. But, despite going up against an ODI powerhouse in India, Hong Kong had a point to prove and refused to go down until they had captured the hearts, minds and spirits of people all over the world.

Continue reading

Is it time for Mohammad Amir to be dropped from the ODI team?

Is it time for Mohammad Amir to be dropped from the ODI team Pakistan cricket

The clock is ticking for Mohammad Amir in Pakistan’s ODI squad

Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo

Mohammad Amir is starting to become a problem for Pakistan as his role is to strike early and take wickets on a consistent basis. However, he has done neither in ODIs in 2018, and the tough question of whether it’s time to drop him must be asked.

Continue reading

A mass exodus could be looming…if Zimbabwe don’t tread carefully!

Zimbabwe financial problems more players follow Blessing Muzarabani play cricket elsewhere

Zimbabwe have to proceed with caution if they don’t want more players following in Blessing Muzarabani’s footsteps

Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo

Blessing Muzarabani recently decided to bid Zimbabwe and his international career adieu in order to play cricket in England, but given the state of things in the African nation’s cricket board, can you really blame him?

Continue reading

Here’s why Fakhar Zaman will be the best performer in the Asia Cup

Fakhar Zaman will be best performer in the Asia Cup Pakistan cricket

Fakhar Zaman has been in incredible form going into the Asia Cup

Image courtesy of: Zimbio

There will be a lot of talented players featuring in this year’s Asia Cup, including India’s Rohit Sharma, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. However, the player that I see stealing all the spotlight is Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman.

Continue reading

Is it time for Jason Roy to make the leap from limited overs cricket to Test cricket?

Jason Roy England Test cricket

Jason Roy could be the answer to England’s woes at the top of the order

Image courtesy of: Zimbio

Jason Roy has established himself as one of the deadliest openers in limited overs cricket as he can go from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye. With the opening batsman having enjoyed a lot of success, especially in ODIs, is it time for him to make the transition to Test cricket?

Continue reading

Why Kings XI Punjab may be haunted by their decision not to retain Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla Kings XI Punjab Indian Premier League IPL auction cricket

Hashim Amla was KXIP’s top-scorer in last year’s IPL

Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla was one of the standout performers in last year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), but in a rather bizarre move, the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) opted not to retain his services for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

Continue reading