Thursday, 29 March 2012

South Africa vs India T20 Preview

South Africa vs India, New Age Cup, Friday 30th March, 17:30

Following the success of last year’s one-off T20 international, the powers that be in Cricket South Africa have granted us a second whirlwind installment of T20 madness. Now to become an annual affair, the New Age Cup takes place at The Wanderers this year to commemorate the great career of Jacques Kallis.

West Indies vs Australia 2nd T20 Preview

West Indies vs Australia, 2nd T20, Friday 30th March, 20:00

The Australians dominated the first encounter, emerging victorious by 8 wickets in St Lucia against a lackadaisical West Indian team. In a tour that has done nothing less than entertain, let’s see what the island of Barbados has in store in the second installment of the twenty over version of the game.

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Man City vs Sunderland Preview

Manchester City vs Sunderland, Saturday 31st March, 16:00, Etihad Stadium

The English Premier League title race has become more interesting as Manchester City’s draw last weekend at Stoke City has handed the initiative back to Manchester United, who are bidding for their 20th Championship. City are now three points behind United, who have come into their best form this season at the most critical time.

Blackburn vs Man Utd Preview

Blackburn vs Manchester United, Monday 2nd April, 21:45, Ewood Park
All eyes from around the world will again be fixed on arguably the most competitive league in the world this weekend where the Manchester clubs continue to hammer away at each other. The reigning champion’s nervously held off a Fulham challenge on Monday night to pull three points ahead of their arch-rivals who were held at Stoke last weekend. More significantly though, it was the Old Trafford outfit’s sixth consecutive win.

Sicilian Open Preview

Sicilian open, 29th March - 1st April, 07:00, Sicily

This week’s event on the European Tour is the Sicilian Open. First played last year, Raphael Jacquelin managed a 12 under score here to take it home and narrowly beat Anthony Wall by a single stroke. This year the action moves to The Verdura Golf and Spa Resort which is a par 72 course and stands at 7,375 yards in length. Situated on the coast, the weather could play a huge part here, so players who can cope in strong winds have an advantage. Who can win this? Let’s see.

Shell Houston Open Preview

Shell Houston Open, 29th March - 1st April, 15:00, Redstone Golf Club

The Shell Houston Open tees off at Redstone Golf Club on Thursday. The strong field participating will all be looking to stop Phil Mickelson from defending his title in the run up to the first major of the year, The Masters. A total of 15 former Major winners will be teeing it up at the par 72 7457 yard course so this will be an interesting affair. Who has it in them to win this one? Let’s try find out. 

Monday, 26 March 2012

West Indies vs Australia 1st T20 Preview

West Indies vs Australia, 1st T20, Tuesday 27th March, 20:00

After the completion of a ODI series that tottered one way, and then other, to finally settle on a draw, these two teams now face each other for two T20’s before a test series to wrap up the tour. After years of underachievement, are the Windies going be able to perform at the same level in the shortest format of the game? Let's see...