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The Mumbai Indians: The Yankees of the IPL

Posted on April 23, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

Chock full of very well-paid if superannuated superstars—Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga—the Mumbai Indians are the New York Yankees of the IPL. Deep pockets and the biggest media market in India can’t buy you success, and the … Continue reading →

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Malinga the Marauder: The Bringer of Yorkers

Posted on March 1, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

What can one say about the Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, deliverer of torment to batsmen everywhere through his mastery of one of most deadly weapons in a bowler’s arsenal: the yorker? This is a ball that is speared right at … Continue reading →

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