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Jamie Alter
Fri, February 25 2011
Preview: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan promises to be a weekend cracker
By Jamie Alter
Enough with the formalities. Sri Lanka and Pakistan hardly broke a sweat in dispatching weak opponents this past week, and can now readily set themselves to do battle against each other in what promises to be a weekend cracker.
Thu, February 24 2011
AB de Villiers’ hundred to South Africa’s rescue
By Jamie Alter
A rejigged South Africa had the best of West Indies in an uninspiring contest on an easy pitch, restricting them to 222 and then knocking off the runs thanks to AB de Villiers.
Thu, February 24 2011
ODI debutant Tahir triggers West Indies collapse
By Jamie Alter
There were eyebrows raised when Graeme Smith included three frontline spinners and opted to field, but after 50 overs the decision seemed vindicated with South Africa left to chase 223 under lights in Delhi.
Wed, February 23 2011
Pakistan recover to flog wayward Kenyan attack
By Jamie Alter
Today, having to field first, Kenya had Pakistan in early strife at 12 for two, but somehow managed to concede 208 runs in the second half as Pakistan’s middle order stepped on the gas.
Wed, February 23 2011
Preview: West Indies, South Africa rely heavily on top order
By Jamie Alter
Where ICC tournaments are concerned, South Africa and West Indies generally don’t do dull one-day matches. And so, it is with a degree of history and anticipation that the two sides square off in Delhi tomorrow, no matter what the statisticians tell you about the teams on paper.
Wed, July 02 2014
Umpire Decision Review System: The merits & demerits
In introducing the controversial DRS at World Cup stage,
Tue, February 22 2011
England overcome ‘Dutch courage’
By Jamie Alter
England’s day began sloppily, reached a crescendo when they couldn’t hit the stumps, catch a ball or remember where to stand, but their batsmen managed to get it all together and held their nerve to wrap up an absorbing game in Nagpur. In a match that Netherlands threatened to run away with, Ryan ten Doeschate produced a stirring century to set England a target of 293, but ultimately, the stronger side was able to seal a six-wicket win with eight deliveries remaining.
Mon, February 21 2011
Preview: Netherlands look to avoid minnow bashing against England
By Jamie Alter
On paper, England outweigh Netherlands in every department – Netherlands coach Peter Drinen has admitted his team lacks the knowledge of 50-over cricket – and the signs are ominous. This is despite England’s shaky position.
Sun, February 20 2011
Jayawardene, Sangakkara mastermind thumping Sri Lankan victory
By Jamie Alter
After a watchful start from Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan - who went past 5,000 ODI runs during his 50 off 59 balls - came the partnership that would seal the fate of the game.
Sun, February 20 2011
Jayawardene, Sangakkara make merry
By Jamie Alter
Sri Lanka, in a brimming and spanking new stadium, won the toss and put up a huge total with their two most experienced batsmen, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, leading the way with a robust 179-run association.