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Thursday, 2 February 2012

Remedies for Indian Team

After wining world cup 2011, some experts claimed that its look like cricket power is transferring from Australia to India. But after winning that single mega event the performance of Indian team is questionable. Though they won test series against West Indies and some ODIs against England but two clear white wash defeats by England and Australia push Indian team to a deep shadow of doubts regarding their performance. Question arises that why the performance of Indian team is below standard outside home? Indian team is enjoying all facilities now-a-days available for the betterment of players. They are the richest players of cricket world but they badly disappointed their fans in recent test matches against Australia and England. Here are some remedies for the betterment of Indian team J
Contracts for Sending Indian Players to Play Abroad
This is now obvious fact that Indian players are not able to play on fast and bouncy wickets. The results of Australian and England series played by India are enough for understanding the problem.  So, there is a need for Indian players to play cricket on bouncy and fast wickets when free from International commitments. BCCI can take steps for the purpose. BCCI can sign contracts with Australia, England and New Zealand to include Indian player to their domestic seasons. It would be better for Indian Cricket that some of their players play abroad instead of playing in IPL.
No Compromise on Performance
This is a fact that every great player has to retired one day. Infact this is the responsibility of players to announce their retirements themselves on right time. Looking at the present Indian squad, retirement of some Indian players is due. These great players have performed for years for India therefore now BCCI should say thank you to these players and should see off them with great respect and honour.  Indian team needs fresh blood like Virat Kohli  for bright future. Cricket is now a very fast game and only young blood can maintain pace with it.  The example of Adam Gill Crest is good enough for BCCI and Indian players. Cricket world watch Adam Gill Crest that how bravely he announced his retirement even when he was better then others. But he provided chance to youngsters for the betterment of his country.  
No Compromise on Discipline
This is the need of the time that every board has a close look on the activities of their players. The case of Pakistani players is good enough for understanding the problem. In near past Indian player Suresh Raina was noted two times accompanied by some suspected bookies. But BCCI overlooked the problem. Raina is a good player but his weaknesses can affect the performance of the whole Indian team. Therefore, BCCI has to say “No compromise on Discipline”. No player is bigger the game. The recent success of Pakistan cricket team in absence of Aamir and Asif against Sri Lanka, England and West Indies invite BCCI to think that only a disciplined team can provide better results.  
BCCI Non-seriousness
In recent days some of senior analysts showed their concerns on the attitude of BCCI in ICC meetings. To some extent these concern are facts.  The focus of BCCI is not on cricket but on increasing its influence on cricket playing nations.  Indian stance on UDRS is funny. All other cricket playing nations are in favour of UDRS with all its advantages and disadvantages but BCCI is totally opposing it. BCCI can demand ICC to take measure for more betterment of UDRS but totally rejecting this system is showing BCCI non-seriousness regarding cricket.  BCCI influence on ICC for removal of Steve Buckner and Darrell Harper encouraged Indian players to think regarding their political and financial power. This encouragement led Indian players to feel themselves more superior then the others and they overlooked the facts that their superiority should only be on the field.

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

New Zealand Vs Zimbabwe Series 2012

Date and Time
Days
Teams and Venues
26 Jan – 30 Jan
10:30 local | 21:30 GMT
Thursday
(1st Test)  
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
McLean Park, Napier
3 February  
11:00 local | 22:00 GMT
Friday
(1st ODI)  
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
University Oval, Dunedin
6 February
11:00 local | 22:00 GMT
Monday
(2nd ODI) 
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
Cobham Oval, Whangarei
9 February
14:00 local | 01:00 GMT
Thursday
(3rd ODI)
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
McLean Park, Napier
12 February
19:00 local | 06:00 GMT
Sunday
(1st T20)
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
Eden Park, Auckland
14 February
19:00 local | 06:00 GMT
Tuesday
(2nd T20)  
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
Seddon Park, Hamilton

Asia Cup 2012


Date  and Time
Days
Teams and Venues
11 March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Sunday
Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
13 March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Tuesday
India vs Sri Lanka
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
15 March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Thursday
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
16 March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Friday
Bangladesh vs India
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
18 Sun March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Sunday
India vs Pakistan
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
20 March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Tuesday
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
22 March
14:30 local | 08:30 GMT
Thursday
Final ODI - TBC vs TBC
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Triangular Series 2012 In Australia (World Series)

Date and Time
Day
Teams and Venue
5 February
14:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Sunday
Australia vs India
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
8 February
12:20 local | 04:20 GMT
Wednesday
India vs Sri Lanka
W.A.C.A., Perth
10 February
12:20 local | 04:20 GMT
Friday
Australia vs Sri Lanka
W.A.C.A., Perth
12 February
13:50 local | 03:20 GMT
Sunday
Australia vs India
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
14 February
13:50 local | 03:20 GMT
Tuesday
India vs Sri Lanka
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
17 February
14:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Friday
Australia vs Sri Lanka
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
19 February
13:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Sunday
Australia vs India
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
21 February
13:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Tuesday
India vs Sri Lanka
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
24 February     
14:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Friday
Australia vs Sri Lanka
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
26 February
14:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Sunday
Australia vs India
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
28 February
14:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Tuesday
India vs Sri Lanka
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
2 March
14:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Friday
Australia vs Sri Lanka
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
4 March
13:20 local | 03:20 GMT
Sunday
1st Final ODI - TBC vs TBC
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
6 March
13:50 local | 03:20 GMT
Tuesday
2nd Final ODI - TBC vs TBC
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
8 March 
13:50 local | 03:20 GMT
Thursday
3rd Final ODI - TBC vs TBC
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide