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Who is better Batsman: Virat Kohli or Steve Smith?

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source It has become a hot topic recently isn't it ?? Owing to the fabulous centuries from Smith in the inaugural match of Ashes . Boy did he play well ! And most importantly he provided an invaluable lead to his team in the series . Kohli too scored his 43th ODI ton which made every one go Wow!! Now I am an Indian fan but I would try my best to present this on a neutral ground . So if you feel it a little biased just cope with it . Let's compare these two in each format - 1.T20 source Steve Smith - He is not such a big name in T20' s right now but you might have forgotten that's where he came from . Yes!! First I saw him  playing at no.7 as an all rounder - a pinch hitter and a leggie. Who would have thought he would become such a great player ?? Well I did !! No one believes it but I predicted he would soon be a sensation . Coming to the stats - he is not as potent as he used to be . He has a good average nonetheless though with a strike rate...

5 Reasons that made Cricket Most Popular Sport in India !

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Today cricket is like a religion in India.Unlike today cricket was not so much popular sport in India.Mostly cricket was played in big cities at that time.There were many sports more or equally popular than cricket such as hockey at that time.Hockey is our national game even now.But popularity of hockey decreases as there were not very significant achievements for India in hockey.once India was an invincible power in hockey,but with the trophies not coming,people started loosing their interest in Hockey.            At that time,Gradually cricket was becoming a topic of interest between people as India was maintaining a considerable status in cricket.Despite of not winning much matches,India had some quality players which were making People believe that India can become a superior team in world cricket. There are some major reasons which made cricket popular in India: 1983 world cup source               ...

MS Dhoni: What makes Dhoni the man he is!

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MS Dhoni is the man who does not need any introduction in India as well as in world cricket.he is one of the best captain,wicket-keeper and finisher to play the game of cricket. Dhoni is the Greatest captain in Indian cricket history as well as one of the greatest player to play for the country. Let's think what makes him 'the man' he is! Recently I was reading a book ' The Dhoni Touch ' based on Dhoni's Life which is written by Bharat Sundaresan . I get very inspired after reading the book.so,I will discuss some of the instances from the book that describes the top Qualities of MS Dhoni that we can learn from him. Leadership Skills Dhoni had not any experience of leading the team as he did not lead any team even not any club team before becoming the captain of India.but,due to his leadership skills he becomes the best ever captain in Indian cricket History.In fact,He is the only captain in the history of cricket who won all ICC trophies.          ...

Top Reasons why MS Dhoni takes 2 month rest from Cricket!

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Lt. Colonel  Mahendra Singh Dhoni MS Dhoni makes himself Unavailable for 2 months which includes unavailability from WI tour.Indian Cricket Team will travel west indies for a long tour which includes 3 T20Is,3 ODIs and 2 Tests.As per the latest cricket news , MS Dhoni will serve Indian army in these 2 months as Lt. Colonel in the Regiment. There are many speculation made by cricket experts and news channels that MS Dhoni will retire after the world cup 2019 but this news comes as big relief for his fans. But many experts arise questions about this decision that why Dhoni needs to take rest before an important tour ? so, Lets Discuss some of the Top Reasons why MS Dhoni takes 2 month rest from Cricket!. As we all know that Dhoni is Lieutenant colonel in Indian Army.Army. The Indian army conferred this Honorary rank to Dhoni on Nov 1st ,2011 after winning the world cup for India. Dhoni had a commitment that he will complete training with parachute regiment bu...