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Summer of 42 to the Winter of 36, but there’s no need to panic Updated: Updated: December 23, 2020 14:49 IST It was surprising that the latter should occur when coaching is ‘scientific’ and the computer is a crucial member of every squad Share Article AAA It was surprising that the latter should occur when coaching is ‘scientific’ and the computer is a crucial member of every squad The Goldilocks principle — from the story of the little girl who found the third bowl of porridge (and chair and bed) in the bears’ house “just right” — explains how life exists on earth. It is...

Explained: Was the ‘Summer of 36’ Indian cricket’s lowest point? In June 1974, India were bowled out for 42 in the second innings against England at Lord's. That innings had one double-digit score; Eknath Solkar making 18 not out. On Saturday in Adelaide, India's second innings didn't have a single double-digit score. Written by Shamik Chakrabarty , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:13:29 pm India will be without Virat Kohli for the next three Tests, as the captain is returning home on paternity leave. (Photo...

India vs Australia: The lowest ebb © Provided by Hindustan Times India’s second-innings 36 in Adelaide is their lowest Test score, and the lowest total in Test cricket in the last 65 years. India lasted only 21.2 overs, which is their second shortest Test innings. Here is a list of India’s other five lowest innings. 42, vs England, Lord’s, 1974 (17.0 overs) After the hosts scored 629 in the first innings, India were 302 all out in reply. Asked to follow on, no India batsman other than Eknath Solkar (18) reached double figures as pacers Chris Old (5/21) and Geoff Arnold (4/19) shared...

Mind you, there are those who will insist that both scoreboards are not strictly accurate — it was actually 42-9 and 36-9. For, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar did not bat in the second innings at Lord’s, being injured, and Mohammad Shami retired hurt at Adelaide in 2020. Did anyone see it coming? That is not the only coincidence in the two (in)famous collapses. In both cases, India had arrived on tour being seen as a very competitive side – in 1974, the Wadekar-lead Indian team had won three series in a row in 1971 in the West Indies and England, and 1972-73 against England at home, and was know...

Comparing India's 2 lowest Test totals: 1974 vs Eng & 2020 vs Aus ​ By IANS | Published on ​ Sat, Dec 19 2020 13:36 IST | ​ 4 Views   Comparing India's 2 lowest Test totals: 1974 vs Eng & 2020 vs Aus. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, Dec 19 : India's lowest Test innings total of 36 on Saturday at the Adelaide Oval against Australia is in many ways different from their previous lowest of 42 that Ajit Wadekar's team managed in 1974 at Lord's against England. Though there was one major similarity -- India did not lose all 10 wickets as the No. 11 on both occasions was injured. To s...