ICC Cricket World Cup: Weekly Review

2011-02-28T20:35:00.000+05:30

The ICC Cricket World Cup: Weekly Review

Hey, all you cricket fans out there! In light of the spectacular cricketing action that’s been happening over the past week, I’ve been thinking about using it to score points for my blog. I guess it combines two of my interests: Cricket and writing. So I’m going to be writing a weekly review on the action over the past week. But before I start reviewing anything, I just want to say that I am a fan of India, so if I criticize them in any way, it’s only for their best interests.

The ICC Cricket World Cup got off to a flyer on the 17^th of February, with a splendid show of lights and music. It wasn’t in Delhi or Mumbai, but Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh! It was aimed at promoting the spirit of the game and it showed the remarkable economic progress of Bangladesh. And with the likes of Bryan Adams and Shankar- Eshaan- Loy, who wouldn’t be satisfied?

The first match was between India and Bangladesh on the 20^th of February. It got off to a roaring start, with Sehwag hitting a four on the first ball, going on to make a colossal 175. To make a long story short, India beat Bangladesh. This put India right at the top of the table.

The next few matches were some heavyweights vs. minnows, and as predicted, the heavyweights emerged on top. However, one notable mention was England vs. Netherlands, in which England beat the Netherlands, but very minimally, thanks to the efforts of Ryan ten Doeschate.

Then came a heavyweight clash: South Africa vs. West Indies. A lot of people would expect West Indies to come on top, because of their vibrant hitters, but that wasn’t the case. South Africa routed West Indies. And I won a bet with my friend, who still refuses to acknowledge the bet. After that was Australia vs. New Zealand, who are neighboring countries. The Australians came on top. Another match between the minnows was played and then came the epic.

A clash of the titans between Sri Lanka and Pakistan resulted in some very entertaining cricket. After a hard fought battle, Pakistan was victorious. That covers the main matches of the week. Now, here are my picks for the week:

· Best Batsman: Andrew Strauss (England)

· Best Bowler: Mitchell Johnson (Australia)

· Innings of the Week: Ryan ten Doeschate – 126 (Netherlands)

· Spell of the Week: Shahid Afridi – Overs: 8, Maidens: 3, Runs: 16, Wickets: 5 (Pakistan)

· Most Entertaining Player: Virender Sehwag (India)

· Team of the Week: Pakistan

2010-12-22T11:28:00.000+05:30

what happened.........nothing new???

2010-11-17T22:49:00.000+05:30

xams begin on 22nd november.

2010-09-04T21:58:00.001+05:30

ganesh the blog looks like sooooooo plain do something yaar

2010-09-03T19:18:00.000+05:30

Hi folks, Congratulations on your new Blogspot

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ICC Cricket World Cup: Weekly Review