Skipper Kohli would seek turnaround in IPL fortune
One look at his two sets of records as captain will make you wonder if it’s the same Virat Kohli who helms the national cricket team and the eternal bridesmaids…
Too early to write off out-of-luck Shikhar Dhawan
Once a regular in the Indian XI across formats, Shikhar Dhawan is now on a comeback mission. Weighed down by injuries and indifferent form with the willow, the Delhi opener…
Will successive IPLs help MS Dhoni resurrect his international career?
The moment the ICC sounded the death knell for the World T20, the decks were cleared for the IPL. Even though the former was cancelled for this year because 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…
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…
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…
Brittle batting comes to haunt the Windies again
Another Test series, another familiar story for the West Indies. Their batting, which has come undone and has been easily worked over by the opposition in the recent past, put…
From spinners only, Indian cricket on fast lane
Recently, during the first Test between England and West Indies a stats on bowling performances by fast bowlers from across the world caught everyone’s attention, as Indian fast bowlers topped…
Shaun Pollock – An under-rated great all-rounder
When one talks about South Africa cricket, the Pollocks are considered one of the best cricketing families to have stamped their authority in the world. Graeme Pollock averaged 60 during…
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…