June 4th, 2013 | by Anjum Chopra
“The more the girls play and the more it gets telecast on television, the faster it will rise. The recently concluded women’s 50-over World Cup in India got 3.2million viewers watching a single game of cricket. That has created an opportunity for more television coverage of the women’s cricket. Who knows, the female version of
May 31st, 2013 | by Philippe Auclair
“Some L1 clubs, a majority of which only just manage to survive in perilous circumstances, are keeping quiet in the hope that the manna descending from monégasque heavens will reach them somehow. Others think of the additional receipts they will bank when Moutinho, Falcao et al bring extra punters to their deserted turnstiles. Sixty-one years
May 31st, 2013 | by Martin Fernandez
“The great stars of the Uruguayan national team didn’t become idols until playing in Europe. Cavani, Suarez, Forlan and many others left Uruguay before doing something relevant at the local levels. At this point, Peñarol is negotiating Guillermo Varela, 20 years old, with Manchester United.” Writes Martin Fernandez
May 30th, 2013 | by Fernando Duarte
“In Catalonia things won’t be a Zen Monastery, of course. But no other club could be more appropriate for Neymar now. Tactically, the Catalan tika-taka fits his style, but it’s the club system of nurturing that will suit him well. The striker will also be partially removed from the whole atmosphere of World Cup expectations
May 26th, 2013 | by Debasish Datta
Despite being a talented cricketer, he was tainted, too, for his alleged involvement in match-fixing. The Indian Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had suspended him for five years. He had served the ban but yet to regain his position in Indian cricket. Manoj Prabhakar was a part of a sting operation in
May 26th, 2013 | by Uli Hesse
“And with the benefit of hindsight, it’s some kind of poetic justice that it was Robben, of all people, who exorcised the demons. At almost exactly the same moment in the game in which Didier Drogba’s goal a year ago very nearly broke Bayern’s spirits.” Writes Uli Hesse
May 26th, 2013 | by Jack Marshall
“This is England’s best chance to win an International competition in a long time, and under new coach Ashley Giles, the management and squad alike will be looking to usher in a new era of improvement and progression in limited overs cricket.” Writes Jack Marshall
May 25th, 2013 | by Kristan Heneage
“Jurgen Klopp could easily have been Bayern Munich’s manager this evening. Interviewed for the position, his relaxed dress code and designer stubble were appreciated by the hierarchy at the Alianz Arena. Opting for Jurgen Klinnsman instead, Dortmund were able to secure their man, and earn their highest points total in seven years during his first
May 24th, 2013 | by Uli Hesse
“Taking everything into account, on a normal day Bayern should edge out Dortmund. But as we all know, the biggest game in club football is not a normal day.” Writes Uli Hesse
May 23rd, 2013 | by admin
Has the horrors of 90s resurfaced? Our hosts Akshobh Girdhardas and Navneet Mundhra discuss the sad days of Cricket brought to us by ‘Spot fixing’ revelations in the fresh edition of ‘Straight Drive’ right here at cricketsoccer.com