What drives Roger Federer on?
What drives Roger Federer on? After an injury setback that ruled him out of the remainder of the season, the legendary Swiss Maestro said that he would return in 2021.…
Being Andy Murray in the era of the ‘Big Three’
Probably he was born in the wrong era. Probably he has been overlooked. Probably he has not got the credit that he deserved. Andy Murray is a man who is…
Is Sunil Gavaskar the greatest batsman in the 4th innings of a Test match?
The 4th innings of a Test match, is indeed the most challenging for a batsman. For, there is the mounting pressure of a target to be chased, it would typically…
Wasim Akram: The artist who swung old and new
It was an absolute ripper that castled Allan Lamb in the 1992 World Cup final. The left arm seamer came around the wicket, the ball dipped in, and just when…
Stats Bite: Steve Smith- The Modern Test great
His stance might look awkward. He might look fidgety at the crease. He might not have the most flamboyant cover drive in the game. But then, show him an array…
The resurrection of Roger Federer in the 2017 Australian Open and thereafter
What goes on in the mind of a champion? How is it that they are able to surprise us when we have counted them out and we begin to feel…
Looking back at Murali Vijay’s 113* against Delhi Daredevils
When Murali Vijay is at his riveting best, he is a treat to watch. The gift of timing is something that every batsman craves for, but only some are bestowed…
On this Day in 1999: When Sachin Tendulkar scored an 140* against Kenya
Without him, his side had lost to Zimbabwe in the 1999 World Cup. He had flown back to Mumbai because he had lost his father in the middle of the…
Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma: Better ODI batsman
If two contemporary cricketers could be considered the greatest batsmen, especially in ODI cricket, then they would be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Kohli is the artist, the one who…
Simultaneous series: Good on economics, setback for spectators
This would have been the time of the year when the whole of India would have been glued to their television sets or would have filled the stadiums ready to…