Srinivasan the cat is out of the bag

Srinivasan the cat is out of the bag

Srinivasan who had been the BCCI president during a large part of Dhoni’s captaincy has recently let the cat out of the bag. He has confessed that it was he who saved and protected Dhoni and that helped Dhoni remain the captain till he resigned voluntarily. It has always been suspected that Srinivasan had a …

Did Dhoni really galvanise a young Indian team?

Did Dhoni really galvanise a young Indian team?

I read one article in Wisden that states that Dhoni actually galvanised a young Indian team into world beaters. This article was written in 2007 immediately after India’s World T20 win against Pakistan and reproduced a couple of days ago after Dhoni announced his retirement. Was it really true that Dhoni transformed a young Indian …

Ganguly’s failure as the board president

Ganguly’s failure as the board president

Over the last several months, I have grown from someone who is a very big supporter of Ganguly. One who is convinced that it was Ganguly who transformed the fortunes of the Indian cricket team. Someone who was certain that Ganguly is the Indian cricket’s best captain over the last 40 years. Someone who was …

PIL against Kohli and his responsibility

PIL against Kohli and his responsibility

It looks like the Indian captain, Virat Kohli is in legal trouble. A Chennai based advocate has filed a petition in the Madras High Court demanding action against Virat Kohli and another film personality, actress Tamannah. The reason being that they are promoting online gambling. The advocate has filed this case after a 19 year …

Jofra Archer, what is cooking up with him?

Jofra Archer, what is cooking up with him?

Jofra Archer what is cooking up with him? Jofra Archer is definitely an exciting cricketer. He belongs to the breed that is becoming rather rare. He is an express fast bowler who is capable of rattling even the best batsman. Witness his brute of a delivery to Steve Smith. Though it was unfortunate to observe …

What it means for England in Stokes absence?

What it means for England in Stokes absence?

It is now official that Ben Stokes, the magnificent cricketer, will not be part of the remainder of the series against Pakistan. He will have to attend to certain personal tasks and as such will be travelling to New Zealand where his wider family lives. This means that Pakistan have got an incredible opportunity not …

Pant vs Saha who is the preferred keeper?

Pant vs Saha who is the preferred keeper?

Pant vs Saha who is the preferred keeper? This is a topic that a lot of fans are debating about. Probably, this debate will go on forever until Saha retires. Both the players have their own merits and demerits to be in the team. One is quite aggressive whereas the other is somewhat circumspect. Let …

Lokesh Rahul, is he required for Tests?

Lokesh Rahul, is he required for Tests?

Lokesh Rahul, is he required for Tests? Merely to state that Lokesh Rahul is an unfulfilled talent is stating the obvious. He is someone with loads of talent capable of scoring at will. He does not have any glaring technical weakness against pace or spin. Rahul is perfectly capable of scoring against the greatest bowler …

Sanjay Manjrekar and IPL Commentary

Sanjay Manjrekar and IPL Commentary

There was a news item that was published recently about Sanjay Manjrekar and him wanting to be back into the commentary team for the IPL. If we can remember, Manjrekar was removed from the BCCI commentary team in the month of March. There were lot of comments that he aired during his stint as a …