I don't get the reason, why Root's greatness is measured by the fact that he has scored no centuries in Australia.
Brian Lara never scored a test 100 in India, Ponting managed to average just above 26 in India. But that doesn't take away their greatness as batsmen.
The way Root has scored in the last few years is commendable, and is a massive achievement irrespective of his 100s in Australia
A pitch full of cracks
A mountain of runs to climb in the fourth innings
Ruthless bowling attack at the other end
Something a youngster would never expect to face
But bro had other ideas 🥵🔥
On this day, 10 years ago…
Steven Smith and the phrase "purple patch" often feel interchangeable, and on this very day at the Home of Cricket, he embodied it like never before...
At Lord’s during the 2015 Ashes, Smith unleashed a masterclass ; a majestic 215 in the first innings followed by a blistering 58 off just 48 balls in the second. The result was a crushing 405-run victory for Australia...
This wasn’t just a one-off, it was the peak of a surreal run. Across his last 8 Tests at that point, Smith had scored 1391 runs while scoring 214, 161, 192, 133, 30, 253, 66, and 273 runs in each game. No other batter had scored that many runs in any 8-Test stretch in the last 30 years...
Very few batters manage to score as many runs even in an entire year, and Smith achieved it in just 7 months, while batting across three different positions ; No. 5, No. 4, and No. 3.
It was a phase where he didn’t just play cricket. He dominated it. And Lord’s was simply his kingdom that day...
There’s a quiet satisfaction in watching a player prove the doubters wrong, not through noise, but sheer temperament, adaptability, and hard work...
In the current West Indies tour, Green has embraced one of the toughest tasks in Test cricket, batting at No.3 and has shown composure beyond his years. In tough conditions and with Australia’s opening pair failing to lay strong platforms, Green’s presence at first drop became all the more vital. And he delivered...
It’s still early in this new role, but signs are promising, he is not just surviving, he is absorbing pressure and shaping innings, often with the calm guidance of Steve Smith at the other end. Batting with a great helps, yes, but standing tall at No.3 in challenging away conditions takes a different kind of steel...
From debuting at No.6, shifting to No.4, and now settling at No.3 , all while touring places like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, New Zealand, and the Caribbean; Green has quietly built an impressive away average of 43.8, showcasing his adaptability and skill...
And this is just one facet of what he brings to the table. When his bowling returns in full rhythm, Australia will once again have the rare luxury of a genuine seam-bowling all-rounder who can bat in the top order and field like a dream in the gully...
The future looks solid. And the foundation? Even stronger...
James Anderson may have the highest wickets but it's Dale Steyn who has dominated the world cricket with his terror bowling and aggression.
Happy Birthday steyn gunn, there is no one like you and there won't be anyone also, you are the best.
If you ask someone to name the Top 5 Test batters of recent times, chances are Dinesh Chandimal won’t be the first to cross their mind.
But the numbers and his impact tell a different story...
Since 2022, only Harry Brook has scored more Test runs at a better average than Chandimal(Not even Joe Root)
Chandimal: 2144 runs at average of 54.97.
And it’s not just about the stats at No.5, where he has been stellar. What truly sets him apart is the courage to shift up the order.
At 35, when most players protect their spots, Chandimal moved to No.3, a position where teams around the world are still struggling to find consistency...
Since taking up that challenge last year(right after this quoted post), he has played 8 Tests at No.3 and failed to pass 50 only once. Even in that game, he made 44.
Over the last 3 years, he has batted from No.3 to No.7, and the lowest average he has at any position is 51.33 at No.6...
A middle-order rock, a team-first player, an occasional wicketkeeper, and now Sri Lanka’s answer to the No.3 puzzle.
Dinesh Chandimal contribution deserves far more respect than it receives...
In shadow of louder names, Pathum Nissanka has quietly stitched together a resume that screams consistency.
Since 2024, he is the only opener to score 500+ runs in all formats:
Test: 660 runs @ 55 Avg
ODI: 780 runs @ 49 Avg & 105 SR
T20I: 636 runs @ 35 Avg & 138 SR
Happy Birthday, David Miller!
Always amazed how he stayed unbeaten almost every time he went big:
- 7 ODI centuries: 5 not outs.
- 10 T20I 50+ scores: dismissed just once.
- And his top 11 T20 scores? All unbeaten.
He doesn’t just hit big, he walks off standing...