The changing face of limited overs cricket
This virus-enforced lockdown has given us ample time to engage in pursuits we couldn’t earlier. For me, it has come in the form of watching cricket clips on YouTube from…
Sourav Ganguly- MS Dhoni: The architects of new Indian cricket
Sourav Ganguly – MS Dhoni the two most iconic faces of Indian cricket celebrated their birthdays within a day of each other. While Captain Cool MS Dhoni rung in his…
Rahul Dravid deserves to be India’s greatest Test batsman ahead of Sachin Tendulkar
Recently, there was a poll conducted by Wisden on who is India’s greatest Test batsman. There were names like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Cheteshwar Pujara and…
A crucial summer lies ahead for Joe Root-led England Test team
The England Test team will get back in action on July 8 against the West Indies in a bio-secure environment. The series, which will be held behind closed doors, will…
Was the 2011 World Cup final fixed?
“Dhoniiiiiiiiiii……….finishes off in style…..a magnificent strike into the crowd…..India lift the world cup after 28 years….the party starts in the dressing room…and its the Indian Captain who has been absolutely…
Sachin Tendulkar’s cricket suggestions post-COVID19 are revolutionary
The ICC’s latest diktat of the banning of saliva on health grounds when cricket resumes post the coronavirus pandemic adds further pressure on bowlers. With broad bats, flat pitches, shorter…
India vs Pakistan ‘marquee’ contest actually not good for cricket now
India vs Pakistan! It is the contest that is considered a blockbuster in cricket. It is the contest where passions, emotions, patriotism and jingoism overflow at every level. A loss…
Shane Bond: A flash of lightning cut short by injuries
The one thing that strikes you about fast bowlers apart from pace and their wickets column is the list of injuries. So first up, a fact. Shane Bond, frankly speaking,…
George Floyd Death – Indian top sporting individuals’ silence on expected lines
“You have to do something in your life that is honorable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself.” This quote by NBA winning coach Larry…
Post COVID-19: Pitches back in focus, ICC should tweak ‘doctored pitches’ definition
Cricket if and when it resumes will not be the same. All the talk of bio-bubble, players not using their saliva to shine the ball, different teams playing on the…