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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Cricket in the Times of Indian Premier League (IPL)

Friday, December 23, 2011

Taylor tips testing times for Indians

Updated December 22, 2011 21:02:37

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor said India's stellar cast of batsmen could be exposed on Australia's quicker, bouncier pitches after being spoiled by flat tracks at home.

And Taylor believes Australia's young fast bowlers are capable of unsettling India's line-up of all-time greats Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.

The Indians come into the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next week with three batsmen in their late thirties up against a raw Australian bowling outfit spearheaded by two-Test 21-year-old James Pattinson.

But unlike Australia's ageing Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey, the Indian trio of Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman are all still in classic touch.

All average over 50, except Laxman who averages 47 but has scored more Test runs against Australia than any Indian apart from Tendulkar.

Dravid has hit five centuries since June, Sehwag scored 219 in a one-dayer this month, Laxman made 176 against the West Indies last Test series and Tendulkar is one ton away from his 100th international century.

But Taylor believes figures can be a little deceptive.

"They've been great players. I'll be interested to see how they go against this young Australian bowling line-up," Taylor said.

"I don't feel Sachin, Rahul and VVS (Laxman) are getting tested as often as say Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey have in recent times.

"They've been tested on wickets that are more bowler friendly whereas Sachin, Rahul and VV play a lot of their cricket in India where the wickets are generally flatter, they don't bounce as much and don't move off the seam.

"This will be a good test for them and a good test for our fast bowlers, I reckon they are up to it.

"I think it's going to be one of the highlights of the summer to see how those ageing batsmen of India go against the young quicks."

And he backed Ponting, who unlike his Indian counterparts, is struggling for form, having not hit a century in nearly two years.

"It's not that you can't do it anymore, you just need a moment when a lucky break goes your way and Ricky's probably that close," Taylor said.

"And Boxing Day has been pretty good to him."

At the other end of the career spectrum, Taylor applauded the choice of opener Ed Cowan for his Test debut.

Cowan forced his way in through the old fashion way of sheer weight of first-class runs, with four centuries so far this season for Tasmania, Australia A and the Chairman's XI.

"I love that selection because he's demanded that selection," Taylor said.

"He's hit something like nine first-class hundreds in the last two years, he's actually said to the selectors 'I'm ready to play, give me an opportunity and and I'll make you a hundred'.

"He did it in the Chairman's XI game against India and the Australia A game against New Zealand."

AAP

Tags: sport, cricket, melbourne-3000, vic, australia

First posted December 22, 2011 21:02:37

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Cricket in Times Square

When a little country cricket named Chester finds himself in New York, many strange and wonderful events transpire. You see, Chester is a very unusual cricket. When he rubs his wings together, he can play beautiful violin music. He uses his ability to help his new found friends.

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Monday, May 16, 2011

A Cricket in Times Square [VHS]

Includes 7 Holiday Favorites:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Who’s got a nose for Christmas? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Just in time for the holidays, here comes Rudolph in the most beloved special of all time! Packed with a sleigh full of memorable songs and unforgettable characters, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer lights up the hearts of young and old alike.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Where does Santa’s suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this delightful classic about Kris Kringle, the world’s most famous gift giver.

Frosty the Snowman
Look at Frosty Go! What’s become a bigger holiday tradition than building a snowman? Watching the original Christmas classic, Frosty the Snowman! Grab your scarf, bundle up, and get ready for the incredible adventure of a magical snowman who’s got enough personality to win over the whole family. You can’t go wrong with Frosty!

Frosty Returns

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol
Bah Humbug, Mr. Magoo! In this first-ever animated holiday TV special, the bumbling and loveable Mr. Magoo is Ebeneezer Scrooge in a hilarious and heartwarming musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, "A Christmas Carol".

The Little Drummer Boy
This story has touched the hearts of families everywhere. In this holiday classic, the true spirit of Christmas is revealed when a lonely orphan stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus and affirms what the holidays are really about – giving and love. Featuring a beautiful soundtrack by the Vienna Boys’ Choir, this timeless tale of generosity makes the perfect addition to your holiday collection.

Cricket on the Hearth
A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it’s Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.

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