TRANSFORMATION OF ROHIT NOT EXACTLY A SURPRISE
There are many who are surprised by Rohit Sharma’s transformation from one-day specialist to outstanding Test batsman. To be candid I am not. Very early in his career...
Winning the Pataudi Trophy would be fitting tribute to the Nawab on his 10th death anniversary
The present Indian team seems to have a spunk that one has never seen before. One would still not place it as an extraordinary unit in comparison to...
CURRENT INDIAN TEAM COULD WELL BE THE BEST EVER
It’s been 50 years since the first real breakthrough in the history of Indian cricket – the India Rubber Year of 1971 when India after years of defeats...
A VICTORY FOR A NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE
Even among the many notable triumphs notched up by Indian teams in the recent past the victory at the Oval will occupy a very special place. After all...
India is full of argumentative cricket experts
The loss in the third Test match at Headingley against England and the performance during the first days play of the fourth Test at The Oval, has Indian...
UNPREDICTABLE INDIAN TEAM NEEDS TO BE CONSISTENT TO BE CALLED GREAT
The performances of the Indian cricket team have been unpredictable. Just as one feels that they would accelerate and leave their opponents way behind after a scintillating performance,...
MENTAL ISSUES IN SPORTS CAN NO LONGER BE SWEPT UNDER THE CARPET
Sports is being inundated with a regular flow of superstars succumbing to pressure which eventually leads to mental illness. Simone Biles, the famous gymnast from USA, was one...
IPL 2021 AND THE JOURNEY SO FAR
The most awaited and eagerly anticipated edition of the IPL started on the 5th of April despite all the doubts about it happening in these extremely difficult and...
RECORD-BREAKING ASHWIN LEADS THE TN CHARGE IN INDIAN CRICKET
The 2020-2021 cricket season has augured well for Tamil Nadu cricket, especially in the matter of contributing to India’s success on the world stage. Perhaps for the first...
JIMMY ANDERSON IS A MODERN CRICKET MARVEL
James Anderson is clearly modern cricket’s marvel. This week he completes 18 years in Test cricket and one can think of only Imran Khan among fast bowlers to...