James Anderson’s record will stand for long – That is why he is THE GOAT
On the fifth and final day of the Southampton Test between England and Pakistan, there was a major threat looming. Rain and a wet outfield were threatening to prevent one…
The art of being a cricket captain- Most coveted, yet greatly feared
It is the poisoned chalice craved by everyone but successfully sipped by a select few. Captaincy in cricket is a unique assignment in the world of sports. Nowhere else will…
When Suresh Raina said he had only one bat!
On a lovely summer afternoon at Centurion in December, 2010 the little master playing with a worn out bat defended, drove, punched, paddled and even lofted balls out of the…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I will choose Sachin over Kohli: Gambhir
In the cricketing world, it’s not new to compare greats of two different era and choosing best of them. The recent debate which seems a never ending debate is of…