The game we all love, however
That India would defeat Bangladesh was more or less a given. The series suddenly found traction because of Bangladesh’s performance in Pakistan. It gained steam on the first day at Chennai after they claimed 6 wickets for a meagre amount of runs. Bangladesh has finally arrived at the international stage. That is what everyone thought …
It is hard to believe, isn’t it? The richest board in the world, the most arrogant board in the world following the Marylebone years of England and Australia, it really is hard to believe that BCCI surrendered to the franchises. There is a reason I am saying this because of the new IPL rules. I …
Ashwin the man who has been involved in several wins for the nation, has written a book in the company of the indefatigable Siddarth Monga, the respectable ESPNCRICINFO.Com columnist. He has named it “I Have the Streets”. At the outset, one cannot understand what is even the meaning of this. I have never seen anyone …
The Indian cricket fan longs for heroes all the time. His or her favourite film stars or his or her favourite cricket stars. The list is endless. It goes on and on and on. It is not really a problem if the people follow their heroes. The problem begins when it turns into a dangerous …
Virat Kohli as we all know is one of the premier batsman of the current era. He is rated among the fab-4, a marketing gimmick that is aimed towards increased viewership and nothing else, consistently. The quality of innings that Kohli has played will make jaws drop in sheer awe. His exploits, be it in …
Just about a month ago, a series that would not have registered in the minds of Indian fans, has suddenly gained prominence. Ever since the series win in Bangladesh, interest in the series against India has grown manifold. India will resume red-ball cricket after a gap of 6 months except for the WTC finals. Not …
Michael Vaughan, the former England skipper and a successful commentator, is often known to comment or tweet things that are more often than not, did not merit any serious discussion. He often tries to provoke the Indians by tweeting something about Kohli or Rohit or some of the star cricketers. Other times, he will praise …
The Indian team for the Bangladesh series has been announced. There are some familiar faces and rather some surprises. Some of them have not played a proper 5-day format for awhile and they are back in the team. In the case of Rohit and Kohli, it is understandable but what about Jadeja? Why is he …
The Border Gavaskar trophy. The series is another 2 months away. India have a series against Bangladesh and New Zealand whereas Australia have a short series in England. Yet, the series is already in focus for several Australian cricketers. Indian cricketers, except for Shastri and Gavaskar, hasn’t reacted to any of the statement made by …
Compared to his entry into the international arena, his exit was rather quiet. The swashbuckling 100 against Australia was treat to watch. He threatened to rewrite the record books on that day at Mohali. It was the highest score by an Indian in Test cricket and the eighth-highest overall. The hundred was brought up of …