Tag Archives: Indian Premier League

The Motherland of Baseball

Posted on April 11, 2015 by rightoffthebatbook

In Right off the Bat, Martin and I trace the contours of international-baseball competition. Such count the Olympics (including Hitler’s infamous 1936 Games), the World Baseball Classic, and the far older European Baseball Championship. Some of the all-time largest crowds, … Continue reading →

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Is This the End of the West Indies as a Cricketing Entity?

Posted on October 25, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

For reasons that were at once predictable and shocking, the past week has seen developments that it’s not being grandiose to say may lead to the end of the West Indies cricket team. In a dispute over money (isn’t it … Continue reading →

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A Country for Old Men

Posted on April 17, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

Among its benefits to the world of cricket (bringing in the dough, providing a three-hour runfest for millions), the Indian Premier League is turning into a great venue for the superannuated cricketers of yore looking to earn the big bucks … Continue reading →

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Lights! Camera! No Ball!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Away from the hurly-burly of the Indian Premier League, the bright lights of Pakistan’s tour of the West Indies, Sri Lanka’s forthcoming tour of England, and any of the professional domestic tournaments, the game of cricket continues to be played … Continue reading →

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