Graeme Smith in throes of infamy over CSA job
A celebrated cricketer and one of the best to have represented South Africa in all forms of the game, former Proteas captain Graeme Smith was brought into cricket administration in…
What the FA Cup triumph means for Arsenal
It was, in many ways, a momentous evening at Wembley as a new Arsenal took birth at the end of the FA Cup final on Saturday. There were none of…
Does IPL extension put India at a disadvantage ahead of Oz Tests?
The cloud of uncertainty over the marquee Indian Premier League (IPL) has lifted, with the Governing Council giving its formal nod to the tournament. However, a slight change in the…
Governing Council gives nod to IPL, extends tournament by two days
It’s official. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is well and truly on. The IPL Governing Council, which met on Sunday, decided that the premier domestic tournament will go ahead as…
Has Iyer settled the debate around No. 4 batting slot in ODIs?
He was among the many who were tried out to fill the vacant number four slot in the Indian limited overs line-up. However, the question that’s been crossing many minds…
Is sports still a career option in times of corona?
These are unprecedented times. The country is in the grip of a public health crisis, the likes of which have rarely been experienced before. Jobs have been lost, the economy…
Franchises await clarity as Governing Council holds IPL meet tomorrow
With cricket under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, there were serious questions around the Indian Premier League (IPL). While speculations surged on whether our cricket bosses would be able to…
Should Hardik Pandya be rushed back for Australia series?
Ever since he broke into the India Test team, Hardik Pandya was seen as an answer to the think-tank’s long quest for an all-rounder. With some decent performances under his…
Could persistent poor form put Rishabh Pant on chopping bloc?
Seen as a potential successor to Mahendra Singh Dhoni because of his swashbuckling batting style and ability to clear the ropes with ease, young Rishabh Pant has largely flattered to…
Search for more all-rounders in Pandya mould continues
An all-rounder who could run through any batting line-up with blinding pace and pulverise a bowling attack into submission on his day. That, in effect, is what our cricket scouts…