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…
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…
Sweat, seam and shine: Decoding the need to shine a cricket ball
For a random observer skimming through the phone, the discussion around need to shine a cricket ball and the discussion around sweat, saliva and everything in between might appear to…
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…
Coronavirus break an antidote that Virat Kohli needed!
FORM. It is a word that is of paramount importance in the world of Sport. Form plays a major role in the career of a sportsman. The sporting world is…
Indian Premier League’s Closest Encounters- Part 1
The summers of 2008 introduced the world to Indian Premier League. Since then, summer are not only about vacations as we look forward to six action packed weeks of cricket…
Howzzat: BCCI and participation in overseas leagues
At a time when action on the field has hit a roadblock and there is no clarity over when the next ball will be bowled, cricketers have taken the refuge…
When Kohli and De Villiers hammered Gujarat Lions into submission
It was a treat for the fans who had assembled at the M.Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on the 14th of May 2016. Two masters, Kohli and de Villiers, blessed with…