There was a lot of talk in the media about the magic 500 runs being scored for the first time in an ODI during this World Cup. England had played 5 warm up matches against Pakistan. The first at the Oval was rained off the rest were high scoring affairs – The Rose Bowl, Southampton … More The Cricket World Cup – Bowling Stats and Facts
I started out the World Cup with tickets to 15 matches, that meant I’d be watching and taking photos of every team at least once. Weather in Bristol meant I didn’t get to see Sri Lanka, both their matches there, against Pakistan and Bangladesh were rained off. However I did get to see the Top … More The Cricket World Cup – Batting Stats and Facts
By: Adarsh Shah Twitter: @shah_adarsh Many people have pointed out to me that there is no such thing as being a neutral in sport. I disagree, I have seen some amazing games when I don’t have anything riding on it, being less stressed and truly appreciate the game for what it really is without any … More An exciting Dead Rubber.. Sri Lanka V West Indies Chester-le-Street, Durham 1st July 2019
Where were we? Well, I’m going to take a step back to build more of a picture of how it was in the Upper Compton Stand on Sunday. I was sat next to Jonny, a Doctor, from Birmingham, now living in Wimbledon; he was with 3 or 4 friends and their tickets had been sorted … More The Cricket World Cup Final – Part 2 – WOOOOOOW
A probable last hurrah saw Pakistan and Bangladesh face each other at Lord’s. The MCC had released the news that due to poor take up of tickets by members they were inviting 250 children to sit in the rarified atmosphere of the pavilion. Hopefully the teams would give them a day to remember. Two of … More Pakistan v Bangladesh- The Cricket World Cup
By: Adarsh Shah Twitter: @shah_adarsh As I close my eyes I am transported back to 20th Feb 2015 in Wellington New Zealand. I was there at one of the lowest points of English ODI history. It was a dismal batting and bowling display by England with Brendon McCullum scoring a record breaking 77 off 25 … More Hopes Hanging by a Thread – England v Australia
The summer arrived, then disappeared again as I was driving to Birmingham. I woke up to a drizzly, gloomy morning. Staying in Moseley I walked the 1.5 miles to Edgbaston. Let the frizzy hair commence! The toss was delayed, but as I sat down in the members lounge with a cuppa the covers came off … More Pakistan v New Zealand – The Cricket World Cup
MORE PHOTOS TO FOLLOW After another trip to the cinema on a rainy day the morning of my second visit to Old Trafford saw the sun in the sky! The Afghanistan fans definitely brought the colour. I survived the climb to my seat and have an amazing view of Manchester and it’s surrounds! Including the … More England v Afghanistan- The Cricket World Cup
This was one I couldn’t write while I was watching, the long awaited match between Pakistan and India. I drove up from Taunton through torrential rain, heading to Manchester a place renowned for rain at the best of times! Saturday evening was spent with some of my Stani Army friends at a restaurant in Wilmslow, … More Pakistan v India – The Cricket World Cup
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