Chris Gayle clues that he might reverse the ODI cricket retirement decision!

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle clued that after inflicting another brutal innings on England, he might reverse his decision to retire from one - day international cricket.

Before the drawn series against Eoin Morgan's team, the Windies batsman announced that he would quit international 50-over cricket at the end of the World Cup this summer.

But Gayle was against England in electric form, scoring in four innings for two centuries and two fifties, culminating in a 27-ball 77 in St Lucia's final fixture, a knock with nine sixes.

"We'll just have to wait and see. Maybe I'd say something else on another day. We'll wait for now to see what's going on." said Chris Gayle.

"Captain [ Jason Holder ] said in the final game that when I strike the ball so well, he can't understand how I can announce my retirement. The youngsters have something to feed off." 

Gayle finished the series with 424 runs at an average of 106 with a top score of 162 in Grenada, while he muscled 39 sixes over his four knocks – taking his maximum tally in all forms of international cricket combined with a record of 515.

The Jamaican also revealed his blistering 77 in St Lucia, with the "wrong bat" coming up with Windies passing England's total of 113 in just 12.1 overs.

"I think from a personal point of view this must be my best ODI tournament - but I'm not sure, I'm not a person of statistics so I can't remember a lot of statistics," Gayle said. 

"I know I had a good series, but this one was exceptional - it's fantastic to be able to do it at home. It's also great to average a hundred against England."

"I played in a few T20 series and did n't really get runs [ despite ] putting in the work - I was like ' what's going on? That's my format and why I've been branded the T20 King!"

"I was like ' whoever gets the willow will feel it, ' and fortunately it was at home against England.

"I picked the wrong bat today - so things are going on! 

"I did n't want to rhythm the bowlers and get on top of us.

"Sometimes it can be a bit tricky when you chase a small total, so I said ' let's try to push it over in the first and see if it works - and it did. '

"I'm in a bit of shape as well so I can see the ball better.

"If you put them on the back foot, they're going to forget how good a wicket is to bowl on and play as batters in our hands."

Boycott Pakistan in World Cup: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh

In the event of militant attacks in Kashmir India's cricket has kept pace with anti-Pakistan protests. Removing the pictures of Pakistani legend cricketers at the Punjab stadium and Mumbai, Stop the broadcasting of the PSL- India is protesting in all possible ways. It is now demanding to boycott the India-Pakistan match in the upcoming World Cup. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh also agreed with the claims made by CCI Secretary Suresh Bafnar.

India should boycott matches against Pakistan in the interest of the country, If need India should walkover- Said Harbhajan Singh. "We should not play against Pakistan in any way. If we do not get three points against Pakistan, we can be the champions of the World Cup. Let's have three points."

Not only Cricket, He has demanded to end all relations with Pakistan. 'First of all, the country. Our soldiers are dying again and again. Not just cricket, no sport should be played with Pakistan. There is no longer any need to keep our relationship with them. We are next to each member of the army. Their self-sacrifice should not be in vain.'

Harbhajan hopes his country should teach Pakistan, 'We are going through hard times. What happened is unfair, incredible. Our government must take any tough action against Pakistan.'

But Harbhajan demand will be met at all? When asked about the issue of IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla, he replied a little bit diplomatically, 'I can not say now whether we will take part in the India-Pakistan match. The World Cup is still very late. Let's see what happens. ' But without the consent of the Indian government that India will not participate in any bilateral cricket series with Pakistan, he has made it very clear, 'Our position is clear. If the government does not say we will not play with Pakistan.Sport above all, that's okay, but when the country is attacked by a terrorist attack, its influence also in the sport.'

Pictures of their legendary cricketers are being removed, - Not so happy Pakistan too.   With a counter-statement of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the picture of the Pakistani players have been covered or have been removed, they are not satisfied. They will also talk to Indian board officials about the matter in the ICC meeting scheduled this month, the PCB said.

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014: Worry-free India, Endangered Australia

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014

If someone had said before the tournament starts, Australia will be looking at Bangladesh for playing in semi-final. George Bailey certainly looked with incredible eye! The team came up with it one of the favorites for the title. But they have lost two consecutive matches and reached on the edge of the shaft. Bailey's team now, so have to really look on Bangladesh! If today Bangladesh will lose the first match at Mirpur against Pakistan, then India - Australia match will be the match of the rule. Then on 1st April, Pakistan - West Indies match will be the unofficial 'quarter-final'! The winning team of that match will be India's partner of this group in semi final.

If Bangladesh will win, a little bit of hops will alive for Australia. Then Australia will be looking to win their remaining two matches and also it depends on Pakistan - West Indies match.  If Pakistan will win that match then the calculation will come  of run rate.

This difficult equation is not unknown to Australia, Bailey has persuaded the day before yesterday after losing against West Indies, 'We have not yet calculated, However, I realize that the situation has become much harder for us. Before the start of the tournament we thought a defeat maybe not too much damage. But now I am not sure will we able to manage the loss of two defeats or not'.

Australia is now uncertain to play in the semi final, however, India is now worry free to play in the semi final. After South Africa - New Zealand tour and due to the failure of the Asia Cup India team were not favorite branded in T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014. However, IPL scandals rocked the Indian cricket. As the first team to put away those debates they have reached in the semifinals of the tournament and India gets an opportunity to examine them today against Australia.

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014: LED Stumps flash lights!

LED Stumps

Cricket World has revolted from start ICC T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014 in Bangladesh. And you are indeed watching T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014? You may have noticed this year stumps are flashing lights in World Cup matches!

Stumps are not like before. The lights flash as the bail dislodges from stumps! This year's World Cup, this is a new technology 'LED Stumps'. This is called 'Zings Stumps'.

If any little touch begins to boil it sends a wireless wave and light flashes. It takes less than a fifth of a second. The stumps have been used to make the composite plastic and it has a sensor that is particularly associated with Microprocessor.

Before, the winning team's players would have to take wickets as souvenir or memorabilia. But this world cup they could not take any bail or wicket. Stumps are so expensive! The total price of 40 dollars for six stumps used in each match! An  Australian company has made these stumps.

The inventor Brandi Ackerman has informed, For each match, we're using patented technology which is worth 40 thousand dollars. Each bail price equal to the price of an iPhone.  At the end of the game, so now we could not able to give them any bail or wicket. 

This is not the first time the use of Zing system's stumps. Before this world cup it has been used in Australian home T-20 league, New Zealand and West Indias also. Though this system has been used any of the events organized by the ICC in Bangladesh for the first time.

Ackerman thinks, The price will be reduced if such stumps will be popular. If within the next few years the price will arrive at fingertips then players would take these stumps or bail as  souvenir or memorabilia.

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014: India showed, it's World Cup!

India vs Pakistan in T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014

In Cricket India-Pakistan match means dispersal of thrills. Obviously the battle of field and it also increases in the press box and outside the field among the cricket fans who are deprived from tickets of the gallery. The match between India and Pakistan, no matter the match holds in Bangladesh or any other planet. This the eternal appeal of India-Pakistan match.

Yesterday also it began. Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium's gallery was packed with cricket fans. Waving of India-Pakistan flags. But the deficit was in the real parts! The waiting was for that 'Cricket war', That was a little too one-sided and watery. In T-20 World Cup history India won the match dominating over Pakistan again by 7 wickets remaining 9 balls. With this match in T-20 world Cup history India-Pakistan face for four times and India won every match.

131 is not a big target in T-20 cricket. However, to whom Pakistan gave this target, it was India!  Whose main power is batting lineup. In opening partnership Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan consisted 54 runs and made it easy for India. However, within 65 runs Dhawan, Rohit and Yuvraj went to the pavilion though it was not so difficult for India. Kohli and Raina came in to finish the match unbeaten.  Before the World Cup Raina brought his batting lessons from  Sourav Ganguly.After practice matches the improvement is being showed yesterday also.

Pakistan batting was randomized at the beginning with the run out of Kamran Akmal. And then Pakistan's innings was bashed in every footstep. In second wicket partnership Shehzad and Hafeez consisted 35 runs and in fourth wicket partnership Umar Akmal and Shoib Malik consisted 50 crucial runs. Pakistan scored 130 runs in their batting innings.  Afridi couldn't be found during batting, 8 runs off 10 balls!  It was a poor batting for Afridi.

Dhoni had a good captaincy. Winning the toss he chosed to field to avoid the dew factor. Three specialist spinners were shining in bowling and they made a crucial innings for India. Ashin bowled four over and conceded only 23 runs. Amit Mishra also took 2 wickets and conceded only 22 runs. 

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014: Hong Kong wants to make history!

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014

Everyone moved who sat down hearing the last few words of Jamie Atkinson. Some were shocked, Some had a gentle smile on the faces. 'Winning this match we want to make history'- Hong Kong captain dreams to beat Bangladesh. The day after tomorrow they may not practice thus the day before yesterday they polished two works at once. The coach was sent to talk about Afghanistan match and the captain came to talk about the next match against Bangladesh. Last defeat exhausted in the eyes and the face, Captain Atkinson said, 'It's a great opportunity to try for Hong Kong to make a history defeating Bangladesh. If it will be possible, of course for Hong Kong and also it will be probably the biggest disasters in the history of World Cup Cricket.'

After losing two consecutive matches against Nepal and Afghanistan they knocked out of the tournament. This is a regular match for Hong Kong while Bangladesh puts one foot on top ten. Atkinson acknowledged it,' Bangladesh is test playing team, Already they qualified for top ten, We can play with the big teams like Bangladesh, it is a great opportunity for all of us. So everyone we should try with our best.'

Practice matches dreamed Hong Kong before selection round while they beat test playing team Zimbabwe by 4 wickets and beat also Netherlands. But they did not after coming in the original. After defeating against Nepal they also defeated by Afghanistan.

To commemorate the team's first World Cup against Bangladesh Honk Kong captain expects 'A new start.' 'We have got ODI status. Now would show up better against certain teams. Consecutively we have lost after coming in first World Cup. We need to shake off the disappointment and want to make a new history.'

T-20 World Cup Cricket 2014: World Festival Begins

ICC T-20 World Cup Cricket 2014

Already started counting the moment for some days. To walk the city streets many have observed T-20 World Cup 'Count Down Timer'. With the waning of Days - hours and minutes increased the range of adventure waiting.

Today is the end of the waiting. At Mirpur, Bangladesh - Afghanistan match is inaugurating the show. That so much of the day preparing for the great show, began it's staged.

Of course it's a great show! Bangladesh organized the ICC Champions Trophy as a single country. With India and Sri Lanka Bangladesh also was the host of 2011 World Cup Cricket. The country's sporting history, first time going to host a big show when participating 26 teams and will be hosted 62 matches both men and women teams. Bangladesh must show that they can do.

T -20 World Cup remains a joy to watch. Gayle - McCullum Storms, Malinga - Steins' fire of ball. Include helicopter shots and dilskup shots. If boredom arrives, between fours and sixes there is 'Cheerleader's dance.

Dhoni relying on IPL experience.

Dhoni Indian Cricketer

Dhoni returned into the team after overcoming an injury, turned the debate also. The Indian team was to fly from Mumbai to Dhaka yesterday morning. Dhoni wanted to leave the debate. But what if it wished to be back!

It is an unwritten rule to face to the media during the team before going abroad. Indian team  showed the thumb to the tradition of two consecutive tournaments. India team didn't face to the media during the Asia Cup, they have done it this time also. Before leaving the country addressing to a global event may be this is the first record that India team didn't face to media. IPL fixing, still mild surges. Chennai Super Kings owner Gurunath Meiyappan, Dhoni with two more national team players names have been rumored strongly. The idea was to stay away from the news staff to avoid the embarrassing question. There was no way to avoid it. Hard and fast press conference of ICC. However, before the press conference media manager Dr. Baba made across the condition, 'Just have questions about cricket'. 

Therefore, the questions about to avoid the fixing debate and media indexed at the beginning of the context. But already there was appeared a new plot in the context about a topic of outside the field! Coach Duncan Fletcher didn't come with the team. The Indian cricket board is not happy with the recent performance of the team. Already Sunil Gavaskar said to appoint Rahul Dravid as coach. It is rumored more that BCCI chief invited Fletcher yesterday  in Chennai. Since the matter is about coach, there should have been a question about 'Cricket'. Questioned also. Former test batsman Brijesh Patel and the Indian team manager did not think that it is important, ' We do not know indeed where is coach, but he will join with us tomorrow'.

Eliminating the  the controversies, Dhoni had a great last few days. Thus, the desired leisure time was unexpected! He is the captain in three editions, he leads the IPL and Champions League franchise, plays all matches. Hard to get the rest of the year. Suddenly, the opportunity came up for the abdominal muscle injury.  He could not play in the Asia Cup. India was unable to reach the final of the Asia Cup, but Dhoni had a good time, 'Should be seen the positive ones of injury. For me it was positive that I got a little rest. There was nothing to do at all. Lazed at home and watched TV. Overall, had a good time. Now time to play good cricket in the field'.

India will face with their arch-rival in the field in the first match. On 21st March  India - Pakistan match will begin the main episode. After beating India in Asia Cup Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez is very excited and he said also, They are happy to get India in the first match. However, not much has been heard from Dhoni, 'Just not wondering about first match and Pakistan. Our group is already very strong, every match is important. In last T-20 We went out of the tournament losing only one match.'

Dhoni returned, returned also two experienced Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina who were out from the ODI squad. There is not so much to think about batting. May be thinking of bowling and less playing T-20 matches. Incredible but true, India played only one T-20 match for last 14 months! However, Dhoni doesn't want to say this is an 'Anxiety'. Wants to rely on the experience of the IPL, ' We have not played many international T-20 matches, but IPL matches have standards as international T-20. Many of the best players in the world play there. And we have enough T-20 experiences. It is also true about the bowlers. We have many bowlers who played many IPL matches'.

Dhoni might be forgotten, First T -20 World Cup champions India could not reach even once in semifinal After the start of the IPL!

Tendulkar Currency!

Sachin Tendulkar

He retired some months ago. Do you think any furor has been dismissed about Tendulkar? If you think so, you are wrong! Still Indian people have the same emotion about Sachin Tendulkar!

Also after his retired a jewelry company is fomenting 'Tendulkar Mania'. This company is going to market a currency on this legendary name. The currency will be made of silver and approximately weight will be 200 grams. Tendulkar's name, face and signature will be engraved on this currency! Also will be engraved his initial 'ST' and '200 test' word.

On 14th March Tendulkar himself will reveal this currency. The last year same company revealed 100 lakh currencies of 1o gram weight honoring his name. But this time the number of currencies are not so much. With respects the total test runs of Tendulkar 15 thousand and 921 currencies will be revealed. 

First in Pakistan Cricket history!

Fawad Alam

Certainly he didn't know also about this record! Should have been not known. When he scored 100 by hitting a six of Thisara's balls in Asia Cup 2014 final, Fawad Alam opened a new door of a new record! In ODIs he is the only left handed batsman of Pakistan who scored 100 in other bating position except opening position! 

41 years, 830 matches, 32 centurions, total centuries 163. This is the ODI history of Pakistan cricket. What a surprise there was not any left handed Centurian batsman in other bating position without opening position before this final match. Pakistan inaugurated 11 February, 1973 against New Zealand in Christchurch. Pakistan got their first century on 31 August, 1974. Majid Khan made a thrilling century against England. He made 109 runs off 93 balls. It was an aggressive innings in that time. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack reported about this innings like as 'An innings of rare brilliance by Majid Khan.'  With Majid Khan another 31 centurions made 162 centuries for Pakistan. There are five left handed batsmen- Sayeed Anowar (20), Amir
Sohel (5), Nasir Jamsed (3), Asif Mujtaba (1), Imran Farhat (1). But they all made centuries in opening bating position. Except Mujtaba all are real opener,  Mujtaba played total 66 matches but he opened only 6 matches and he played as a middle order batsman in other matches. Mujtaba made 103 runs in 1993 against Sri Lanka as an opener.

When Fawad Alam made this historical century, he made it under a huge pressure. In that final Pakistan lost their 3 quick wickets. Fawad could target to his maiden century but he had to fight to stay in the crease. He didn't hurry, he didn't score any run from the first 11 balls. He had been steadfast to score a fighting score for Pakistan. And he was able to build it and also a historical century came out for him.

Afridi reveals again!

Shahid Afridi celebrates

Over a year Afridi was being failed to back in his form. But Afridi reveals again with some charismatic game playing. He is being also criticized for his disappointing performance for some days. But he has rejoined to those people who don't know about Afridi. He has come back in his charismatic form in Asia cup 2014.

Now you should know what he did in Asia cup 2014. In the 6th match against India he made 34 runs from 33 balls. Ok it might be not charismatic for Afridi, but when Pakistan needed 10 runs from 6 balls but there is only one wicket in hand though there is only a tellander batsman Junaid was with him. And there was a big fear that Junaid was in strike position in the first ball. Junaid took a single and gave strike to Afridi. But you know Afridi has a nerve to play this kind of shot that can reach Pakistan of a tremendous victory. And he did it. Afridi hited two consecutive sixes against Indian bowler Ashin and Pakistan won.

Let see what happened against Bangladesh in the 8th match. Bangladesh scored a huge total of 326 runs. Bangladeshi batsmen ruined Pakistani bowlers. Pakistan also started to chase a another highest total for their cricket history. When Afridi came to bat there was a huge difference between remaining balls and runs. Afridi did a another thrilling job. He scored 59 runs from only 34 balls. He scored it with 7 sixes and 2 fours. Actually it could be said that Bangladesh lost to not Pakistan but lost with Afridi. 

A defeat of sorrow that makes crying

Bangladesh lost

The 17th February 2014, the sky was changing as repeatedly, the first Shahara Cup 2014 ODI match between Bangladesh and Srli Lanka was changed as. At least its' colour become 'Blue', the sign of sorrow.

Here another similarity of blue, the jersey colour of the Sri Lanka cricket team is blue, and the whole dressing room of Bangladesh cricket team was covered with blue, which means sorrow. After two T20 matches this story becomes as 'near to be far'.

It was a query mark whether the match was started or not due to rain. Since last day afternoon the rain was parted from the afternoon and the sky become sunny. Though it ate nearly 2 hours from the schedule time of the match.

It was a tremendous similarity between the weather and the match.  Sun out after a rain and become sunny. The Bangladesh cricket team signed firstly and in the end was covered with cloud their all signs.

In 22nd over Sri Lanka scored 67 by 8 wickets. It was seemed the length of the match was going to be short as the match was reduced to 43 overs from 50 overs due to rain. Thisara could bat but how much he will be able to lengthen? Wao! he turned it into 80, his highest ODI score after 69, which he made against South Africa about two years ago with a storming innings from 44 balls. Yesterday he made 80 also with a storming innings, he made it from 57 balls with 6 sixes and 4 fours. But there was a credit of Bangladeshi fielders! They missed lots of catches in the match. Thisara got three lives! Senanayeke provided with Thisara. He scored also 30 runs. At least Sri Lanka scored 180 lost by all wickets.

It was so easy for Bangladesh to win when Samsur Rahman scored 50 beside his name and the score was 100 for Bangladesh. 82 runs needed from 157 balls! Looked easy! Though Anamul Bijoy was lost in the second ball of the innings. But went to wrong when Samsur dismissed with a run out. And then the middle order collapsed! Score become 161 by 8 wickets! Still there was a sign when Musfikur Rahim on the pitch. The Sign was going out when Musfikur was trying to hit a scoop shot and Sangakara didn't miss to take the catch. 19 runs were needed when two tellanders Rubel and Al-Amin was on the pitch. But the match was ended with a run out of Rubel and Bangladesh was defeated by another dramatic instance. Sri Lanka won by 13 runs.

Again Dramatic Defeat for Bangladesh!

Team Bangladesh Cricket

Again drama in last ball! Again nervous excitation! And again defeat! Bangladesh backed in growing a possibility of victory against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh lost by 3 wickets at the Jahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium yesterday. Bangladesh not only lost the series but also their ranking went down from 10 to 11 and Afganistan went up to 10.

The target of 121 runs would be easy for Sri Lanka but when the game was inclined the match was controlled by Bangladeshi bowlers. But the last smile couldn't be laughed by Bangladesh. There needed 9 runs in the last over and bowled by Farhad Reza, in the last ball 2 runs were needed. The field was sorted for the last ball arranging a minutiaed team meeting. If a bouncer was pushed by Farhad Reza it would be benefited. Though the last five deliveries was tremendous but the last ball was worsened. The ball was weted due to dew so the effort to deliver a bouncer went to a short ball. Senanayeke was the batsman, he pulled that alluring ball and the ball went to the boundary by tuching square leg. Again Bangladesh lost going to point of a victory.

In second T20 between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat. Bangladesh was not able to build up a healthy innings. Bangladesh lost their all wicket and made 120 runs. After Sri Lanka started batting and they also lost some quick wickets but at least Sri Lanka won the match with a dramatic instance.

South Africa is 'Cheater'

Zaka Ashraf

Enough protest was to be built but radical change couldn't be stopped of ICC. After all 'Big Three' confirm their victory at Singapore. Without Pakistan and Sri Lanka rest countries of ICC came to under Big three's umbrella. South Africa who protested firstly against 'Big three', they also came under Big three's decision. Pakistan cricket board becomes agitated about the decision of Proteas. "South Africa cheated", said Pakistan cricket board president  Zaka Ashraf.

South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka became one to protest the massive change of cricket world by India, Australia and England. It was said that the fight was between three and three. The proposal was not passed if one of three of them was not voted. South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka started the meeting in Singapore declaring against this proposal. At least Pakistan and Sri Lanka was still Strong position against the proposal but South Africa voted on this proposal. So Pakistan Cricket board animadverted to South Africa cricket board. "Last Friday we knew that South Africa changed their conception and we became disappointed". Zaka Asraf said. Pakistan and Sri Lanka took more time to confirm their stance where they couldn't be able to protest against the proposal.

This change won't bring advantage of cricket, said Rashid Latif. "This change will be more offensive than match fixing for cricket". said Pakistan former captain Rashid Latif. he said also, " All advantage will go toward Big three".