When Akhila Ranganna, born to a former Ranji cricketer, is not cheering India, she is either busy cooking up a delicacy or trying to find a good book to read.. After spending three years reporting and anchoring on ESPN-Star Sports' Sportscenter, she spent several years writing, subbing, editing and doing audio with www.espncricinfo.com. She currently works in marketing communications and can't wait for the cricket season to get back to all its former excitement!
The crisp sound of the bat perfectly meeting the ball. The batsman’s perfectly still head. The high elbow. Knees bent. The ball skimming over the blades of grass. Fielders give up on the chase. The crowds oooh and aah in delight. Few shots elicit as…
‘Shot’, ‘Whaddapalaya’, ‘That’s a cracking shot’, ‘The ball just raced off the bat’ – how many times have we heard commentators (and us) use these phrases (and more!) to describe a beautifully essayed cricket shot? There are so many beautiful cricket shots played that can…
If there is one thing in cricket that has been the subject of furious debate ever since its introduction, it has been the introduction of computer-based tech in cricket. As technological advancements gradually progressed, the viewing experience for fans was understandably enhanced. And one of…
What is the Moneyball effect? The term refers to methods adopted by American professional baseball team Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane and assistant general manager Paul DePodesta in 2002 — methods that were a departure from the norm, when key player-based decisions were made…
Cricket is a game watched by millions and loved by billions. The thrill of watching a cricket match, live, at the stadium, is unparalleled. The cheering, the vibe, the entire atmosphere infuses the entire match experience with a different energy altogether. While watching the game…