Dein erstes Forum » League tracking data show

Illustrated Weekly of Indias World Cup Special,June 1979 It was fitting that the now-defunct Illustrated Weekly of India marked its 100th year of publication by producing a work of such charm. This World Cup special was edited by Raju Bharatan, a one-man army who oversaw the magazines cricket specials during the 1970s.The paper quality didnt match that of the content, but in using Patrick Eagars shots, Bharatan didnt hold back on the photographs. In fact, Khushwant Singh, the magazines editor, sent Bharatan to England in 1972 specifically to source high-quality images for future use.The issue had its gems - My best catches by Eknath Solkar; How fast are the fastest? by cricket historian (and author of The Fast Men) David Frith; and Sunil Gavaskar on the best batsmen in contemporary cricket. There was also a piece by Polly Umrigar on the fastest bowlers he had faced (though it had nothing to do with the World Cup).The issue, given to me by my father, has always been special. When I misplaced it, even Bharatan couldnt help me find a copy. It took me nearly a decade to locate one, at an old-magazine sellers. I sensed it was part of a huge pile and convinced the seller to let me have a look at them all. I dont think Clive Lloyd felt as good when he won the 1979 World Cup as I did when I found that copy. And I got Bharatan to sign it.Cricket Lifestyle,February 1984 It was 1984, a few months before my SSC (class ten) examinations. A new cricket magazine had been launched the previous year in Australia and an old-magazine stall in Mumbai displayed the February issue. Dennis Lillee and Greg Chappell were on the cover. This particular issue, wrapped in transparent plastic, caught my fancy. The cost: a stiff Rs 35.There was no way my pocket money could cover it. Even thinking about asking my mother for that amount took courage. But I eventually did ask. And she shocked me with a yes.The magazine had tributes to Lillee and Chappell, who had recently announced their retirements. But the piece that has stuck in my mind was Dilip Vengsarkars appreciation of Syed Kirmani, headlined The best keeper in the world. Vengsarkar revealed that Kirmani was the only one in his team who polished his shoes and sandpapered his bat after every innings. He also let out a little secret: Kirmani always brought along sexy underclothing on tour.Sportsweek,April 25, 1971 In the late 1980s, my job at a sports bookstore in Bombay gave me an opportunity to visit bookshops in Pune. On one such trip, I spotted a raddiwallah (scrap-paper dealer) with a pile of old issues of Sportsweek and was surprised to find a few from 1971, including the one published immediately after India won their first series in the West Indies. I bought them, hoping to return later for the rest of the treasure.Back in Bombay, I bound the issues together so they wouldnt get misplaced. A few months later, a sports-loving actor visited my place to borrow a book. I showed him the Sportsweeks from 1971 and he, fascinated, asked if I would part with them. I was proud he appreciated them but politely declined. And I am glad I did.Those issues, fronted by the Glory be, Gavaskar edition, detailed Indias greatest cricketing achievement before the 1983 World Cup and covered the grand return from the West Indies. Also in it was a fine piece by Khalid Ansari, the magazines founding editor, warning Ajit Wadekars India to avoid complacency after their Caribbean triumph. They would go on to beat Ray Illingworths Ashes-winning team in England a few months later.Wisden Cricket Monthly,June 1979 On page two of Wisden Cricket Monthlys inaugural issue, under the headline A Journal is Born, are these words: Never in its long history has the game of cricket claimed the attention of so many people - as players, spectators, televiewers, radio-listeners and readers of newspapers, books and magazines. For many years this first issue was on my wish list. I had seen images of the cover, with Rodney Hogg and Geoff Boycott on it, but was never able to get my hands on one. A couple of years ago I finally got a copy when I ordered a decade-plus run of issues, from 1979 to 1993.The pick of the articles in this issue is by John Arlott, about the state of the game during the last season of Kerry Packers World Series Cricket. If the truce, he wrote, is not extended to a complete - even if compromise - peace, someone has failed the game of cricket.The Cricketer International,December 1981 Smokers Corner in south Mumbai is a unique bookshop situated in the lobby of a building on Pherozeshah Mehta Road. When you reached the bowels of the shop there was always a bunch of old Cricketer International issues.Given the provocative cover image of this issue, I am surprised there were any remaining on display. At Rs 5 it should have sold like hot cakes. Politics and Cricket - What Next? it asked, in red, on the white wristband of a black player.The issue contained, among other things, a piece by Michael Melford on how an England tour of India in 1939 was cancelled because of the Second World War. Tests were scheduled for Bombay, Calcutta and Madras, and the team was to have been led by AJ Holmes. Some key England players, who wanted to keep fresh for the 1940-41 Ashes (which too did not take place), would have missed the trip. And this made India the favourites but for a tour, as the headline had it, that never was.Nike Air Max 270 Nz .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. Air Max 97 Sale Nz . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history. http://www.airmaxnzwholeale.com/cheap-air-max-deluxe-nz.html . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. Womens Air Max 97 Nz .Y. -- Paul Byron and Matt Stajan scored as the Calgary Flames started a five-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. Nike Air Max Zero Nz . Pedro scored from a pass by Lionel Messi in the 33rd minute and added two more goals in the 47th and 72nd after Valdes saved his second penalty in four days following his stop in Wednesdays 4-0 over Ajax in the Champions League.Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes to seal an emphatic 4-1 victory over struggling Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Alexis Sanchezs opening goal was cancelled out by Jermain Defoes second-half penalty, but substitute Olivier Giroud struck twice before Sanchez wrapped up the win with his second goal.The defeat means Sunderland have made the worst-ever start to a Premier League season, and piles more pressure on manager David Moyes. Here, we look at five talking points from the game. Arsenal hit four to go top Match report from Arsenals 4-1 win over Sunderland. Return of GiroudWhat must Giroud have been thinking when Sanchez leapt above Lamine Kone to head home Arsenals opener? The Frenchmans aerial prowess has always felt like a unique strength among Wengers forwards, but here was their makeshift frontman rising above Sunderlands 6ft 1in centre-back to power the ball past Jordan Pickford.But while Girouds status has taken a hit during his time on the sidelines, his second-half appearance was a timely reminder of his qualities. After instinctively hooking Kieran Gibbs cross into the net with his first touch, he sent a glancing header past Pickford with his second.Thierry Henry described them as two great finishes in the Sky Sports studio, adding: He has been injured and people doubt him but you have to give him his credit. At the beginning of the season I said that I would have both him and Sanchez up front. You can play the Arsenal way, but you can also play long. Sanchez may be the new first-choice, but Giroud gives Arsenal options. Watch highlights as Arsenal beat Sunderland 4-1 at the Stadium of Light Sunderland on the slide?The Stadium of Light was bouncing after Defoes spot kick pulled them level, but the jubilation was short-lived. Moyes men have now taken just two points from their first 10 games of the campaign. It is the worst-ever start to a Premier League season, and angry fans were heading towards the exits long before the final whistle. Worst-ever PL start Sunderland have made the worst start to a season in Premier League history. Moyes insists they are doing everything they can to turn things around, but there was little cause for optimism in this performance. The Black Cats only mustered three shots on goal across the 90 minutes - their worst return of the season so far - and Sky Sports pundit Niall Quinn fears his former club are already doomed.They looked lost at times trying to do the pass and movement, he said. They had a brief flurry in the second half but quite frankly the way this team is going now it feels like death by a thousand cuts the way theyre playing. Theyve got to something radical and different now. The fans would react better to a more direct approach. David Moyes said his side are doing everything they can to turn their poor form around Does Ox deserve a starting spot?Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored twice in Arsenals EFL Cup win over Reading in midweek and Theo Walcotts injury gave him another chance to impress against Sunderland.dddddddddddd The 23-year-old is desperate to nail down a starting spot in Wengers team, and there were certainly positives to take from his performance.He produced the assist for Sanchezs opener by bursting past Duncan Watmore and delivering a pinpoint cross from the right, and there was also plenty of hard work off the ball. At one point he raced back into his own half to steal possession from Wahbi Khazri and halt a Sunderland counter-attack, and in total he made twice as many tackles (four) as any of his team-mates.There were, however, moments when he should have done better in front of goal. He dragged one effort horribly wide after being released by Ozil in the second half, and he seemed caught between crossing and shooting when he broke free again a few minutes later. He might need to show greater conviction to make the place his own. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain provided the assist for Arsenals first goal Elneny impressesArsenal have fierce competition for places in central midfield, and with Santi Cazorla injured and Granit Xhaka suspended, Mohamed Elneny certainly took his opportunity to impress alongside Francis Coquelin. The Egyptian dictated the play from start to finish.He completed 91 of his 97 passes, nearly twice as many as any other player, and he was involved in the build-up to Arsenals first and fourth goals. Elneny constantly made himself available to team-mates, and Premier League tracking data showed he covered more ground (11.15km) than any other player. Even with a fully-stocked midfield, Wenger might find it hard to leave him out. Arsene Wenger praised the quality of Arsenals goals against Sunderland Is Gibbs first-choice?Walcott and Cazorla were joined in Arsenals treatment room by Nacho Monreal, giving Kieran Gibbs his first Premier League start since March at left-back. The 27-year-old was assured defensively and played an important role in Arsenals late rally.He provided the cross for Girouds first goal, laid on another scoring chance from which Ozil should have netted, and struck the post with a powerful shot in the build-up to Sanchezs second. Gibbs has had to be patient, but on this evidence he could be set for the run in the team he has been waiting for. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract.Also See:Moyes: Scoreline was harshArsenal hit four to go top ' ' '