Bikash Singh

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Bikash still thinks cricket's a gentleman's game. And that our batsmen run away with most of the prizes.

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  • Why Not Use Technology in Sports?

    By Bikash Singh | Cricket Editorial Blogs – Wed 14 Jul, 2010 4:26 PM IST

    At high levels of umpiring, you get things right about 92 per cent of the time. But the eight per cent is also now important at the high level the game is played these days - Kumar Sangakkara.

    Kumar Sangakkara was rightfully unhappy after India decided not to use the 'controversial' Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) for the three-Test series in Sri Lanka. (India triumphed only once out of 21 referrals while Sri Lanka got 11 right in 27 reviews during the 2008 Test series). The International Cricket Council (ICC) has already announced that the review system would be implemented at next year's World Cup to minimize umpiring errors, provided an agreement be reached with broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports.

    Since its introduction, the UDRS has evoked mixed response from the exponents of the game. Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it was still premature. "It's still not a 100 per cent correct system. Let's wait and see until the ICC comes up with a foolproof plan," Dhoni added. Cricket's

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  • It’s Time to Introspect, Yuvi

    By Bikash Singh | Cricket Editorial Blogs – Thu 1 Jul, 2010 9:34 PM IST

    Yuvraj Singh has a serious career-defining decision to take - Harsha Bhogle.

    Injuries, loss of form, stripped of Kings XI Punjab captaincy and the-slump-because-of-the-plump notwithstanding, Yuvraj Singh has some serious thinking (practising?) to do if he desires to be 'The Man' in at least the Indian Test line-up. His One-day and Twenty20 place cannot be questioned but the Test call-up is something that bothers me.

    "I am personally not prepared to comment on whether Yuvraj should be picked or not; the real question for me is, are the selectors playing to the gallery and/or to special interests, or do they have a definite plan in mind?", said a furious Prem Panicker, aka Boss, when asked about Yuvi's inclusion.

    That he is one of the cleanest strikers of the ball cannot be negated but his inability to play spin bowling remains a fact and Yuvraj has done little, almost nothing, to put a lid on the box. He was touted to fill Sourav Ganguly's shoes in the Test team but his inconsistent

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