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December 2015
New Zealand and their beautiful brand of cricket
2015 was New Zealand's year, and it all stemmed from their positive attitude.
Mr. Inevitable
Kane Williamson looks well set to defend his title as best batsman in the world.
Going the distance
Runs have always come by running, but who has actually run the most?
An in depth preview of South Africa vs England
There hasn't been a more significant first Test in a while, with both teams having something to prove.
Painfully slow cricket
Slow over rates require stronger penalties that hit players where it hurts.
Bravo! But will there be an encore?
Darren Bravo can be one of the modern greats, but he needs to prove his place.
Two Australia-WIndies tests
Everyone (including me) keeps harking back to the Caribbean's glory days as a defence mechanism.
Change is the real Test
The decline of the West Indies is a symptom of Test cricket's greater administrative problems.
A roadmap for the future
Test pitches should have something favouring (and testing) both batsmen and bowlers.
BCCI playing the long game
The new teams gives the IPL a chance for a fresh start in 2018.
The world will know his name
Kane Williamson has been making waves, and he's just getting started.
Second Windies
Despite a dismal recent record, young players have the potential to turn things around.
The Test of defiance
The Proteas went back to basics in their attempt to salvage a draw in Delhi.
Would you bet on England?
England can put the trauma of the 2015 World Cup behind them at the World T20.
Cricket, lovely cricket, warts and all
A review of Jarrod Kimber's "Test Cricket: The Unauthorised Biography" by Peter Miller.
I'm with the BPL
No razzmatazz, consistent coverage and, above all, Good Cricket.
99 problems but the pitch ain't one
Proteas have plenty of problems that are being ignored over the outcry about unfair pitches.
India banking on Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin has returned to the team and claimed his rightful place as lead bowler.
Fear and Loathing in Channel 9
Ranting and raving inspired by foulness dressed up in a commentary box.
Go home, you have been spun
The rulers of spin-dom triumphed in Nagpur. Or did they?
November 2015
The fixer, repentant
As in any just system, punishment for fixing is necessary, but so is rehabilitation.
Of pink balls and post-modern cricket
A couple of things that might've made the transition to day/night Tests easier.
Much ado about pitches
Pitches tailored to improve home advantage are nothing new.
Skin vs Skill
South Africa's quota system isn't working, but no one is offering viable alternate solutions.
Blame it on the moustache
Mitchell Johnson was a throwback to a fearsome era, from his bouncers to his moustache.
The 2nd most important job in Australia
Steve Smith is young, but he is already making his mark on the captaincy.
Thunder, lightning and destruction
From laughingstock to terror incarnate, Mitchell Johnson's transformation was remarkable.
India need to find another Zaheer
Zaheer Khan, part of the golden era, was that rarest of gems: a good Indian fast bowler.
Spinning out of control?
Kohli’s plan of playing on turning tracks could backfire.
Looking to the future, acting in the past
The All-Stars series is a nostalgia trip, not an attempt to grow cricket in the USA.
Indian Test cricket: past, present & future
Pujara & Rahane are the future of India's test cricket.
October 2015
The series of hits and misses for India
Questions must be asked of Dhoni, the selectors and team management.
The Ram Slam T20 Challenge should be Bigger
The Ram Slam will need some large-scale changes to join the elite.
3 great Aussie openers
Celebrating Mark Taylor (b. 27/10/64), Matthew Hayden (b. 29/10/71) and David Warner (b. 27/10/86).
Indian conditions, South African resilience
The Proteas came out resoundingly on top, now with both limited overs series in the bag.
Sehwag: On his terms
Virender Sehwag changed the face of test batting in India and the world.
An Ode to the Destroyer
The inevitable retirement of Virender Sehwag has left his numerous fans feeling Comfortably Numb.
Why the Pakistan Super League is so important
The PSL could be a lifeline for Pakistani cricket and pave the way to independence from fickle politics.
Cricket Australia XI: Boys turning into men
Playing against international talent benefits these youngsters enormously. A guiding hand could help them even more.
Not quite finished
Cricket's best finisher is not yet finished, no matter what his detractors say.
Dhoni gets a new sponsor
Based on his recent form, MSD is the perfect face for his new sponsor.
Jos Buttler - England's 'Key'per
Jos Buttler will be a key player in the UAE, and he is playing for his career.
Actions speak louder than words
The new BCCI President Shashank Manohar needs to enact change to prove his promises and intentions aren't just empty words.
Brian Close: The epitome of grit
A true Yorkshireman to the core, Brian Close was famously fearless but deserves to be remembered for more.
Cancellation and Effect
The cancelled Bangladesh tour will have a ripple effect on the Australian cricket summer.
South Africa win T20Is in India
Despite a few moments for India, the Proteas were clearly the better side, with Duminy in sparkling form.
He was a player's administrator
Jagmohan Dalmiya was an essential part of India's cricketing history, reflecting both good and bad parts of the system.
Brad Haddin's safe hands will be missed
A worthy successor to Gilchrist, finding Haddin's replacement will be a headache for the Aussies.
Dhoni Paints New Season in Exciting Colours
MS Dhoni will be back in action.
Inexperienced Proteas look to improve T20 performances
Both the teams would hope to make the most out of the series keeping in mind the 2016 T20 World Cup.
Gandhi-Mandela Series: A Bowling Affair
This will be a tour to remember.
September 2015
AB de Villiers: A product of the times bound by time
De Villiers is a product of not just his own inherence, but also of the times that surround and fuel the ever-increasing wants of cricket’s mainstream continuity.
The Talented Mr. Sharma
Yes Rohit, you are very talented. Great Test batting requires more, though.
A new WACA for a new cricket
Despite the nostalgia, the new WACA ground is a sign of cricket keeping up with the times.
It ain't easy being Chris Gayle
A tribute to the muscular master from Kingston on his birthday.
No more batsmen will be tortured in Perth
Farewell to the WACA, the delight of pace bowlers and the demon of those facing them.
Caught in the crosshairs
The scrutiny on India's aggression is unfair and unhelpful to a new team finding its groove.
"It's just not cricket!"
A corrupt governing body, student riots in India, & the racism in cricket's history. The spirit of the game is often ugly.
Only going up
Women's cricket is on the rise, with a wildly successful Ashes finished and 2 domestic leagues coming up.
There’s more to the Africa T20 Cup than meets the eye
Apart from the old legends playing again, new talent gets an excellent chance to put on a display.
Start of an aggressive phase
The key things we've learnt from India's victory in Lanka, and what is needed for the future.
Mad Max - Delhi Road
Between Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma, controlled aggression is bringing in a new phase of Indian cricket.
Shane Watson: Dynamite that never exploded
Watto had infinite potential in a team full of greats, but never really lived up to anything.
Thank you, CSK
Despite the long association of Chennai and Cricket, CSK have given the city a much-desired cricketing identity.
India's hyper-aggressive gameplan
Virat Kohli turns the aggression up to 11.
Ringing the Bell of precedence
Ian Bell's retirement from ODIs is setting a precedent for many in a world increasingly dominated by short-form cricket.
Calling Kevin Pietersen
Andrew Strauss takes a dig at Kevin Pietersen!
Rogers bows out at the top of his game
Life has not been easy or kind for Chris Rogers, but he has made the most of it.
Another Cardiff victory, another warning against complacency
The lone T20 at Cardiff is hopefully a sign of England's future, but there's still lots of work to be done on many fronts.
England - Ashes holders but never world beaters
England won the urn, but they will never rule the roost.
August 2015
Pujara and the Indian batting-order confusion
Chopping and changing, swapping positions, and panicked reactions. India's line-up is a mess.
Why Australia lost the Ashes
Misdirected aggression, inconsistency, and an inability to adapt derailed the Aussies.
Board games
The recent disruption caused by the reappearance of N Srinivasan will cost the BCCI a lot more than just money.
SA vs NZ : An underwhelming tour
This was a decent tour, but it was lacking in a few departments.
Rohit Sharma: Boon or bane?
The future of Indian cricket, or an inconsistent struggler who is keeping out better players?
Clarke and Rogers: The tale of similar dissimilarities
At the end of contrasting careers, Michael Clarke and Chris Rogers are retiring together.
Sangakkara: Above stats and beyond greatness
Apart from being a statistical giant, Sanga was a modern gentleman.
Sri Lanka's suave stylist walks away
Saluting Kumar Sangakkara, a prince among cricketers.
It really has been New Zealand's summer
Often overlooked, the Black Caps are now among the best in the world.
Michael Clarke's rumble in the jungle
One of Clarke's best innings was all grit, instead of his usual grace.
Is This New Zealand Tour of South Africa Meaningless?
This SA vs NZ series is essentially a good opportunity for both teams to test newer players.
The Golden Boy walks away
A look at the ups and (more frequent) downs of the Clarke Era.
India Need Proper Team Selection
The current team management needs to make sure that such a loss is not repeated anytime soon.
Plenty of questions for Australia to answer
An old side, no replacements, and almost everyone out of form. What can Australia do?
Burnt to Ashes
From barely there batsmen to inconsistent bowlers, this Australia has next to nothing going for it.
On Australia, scheduling, and changing your game
The Aussies are having trouble adapting, and that is a larger issue to be addressed, says Lisa Sthalekar.
The Indian People's League?
The BCCI is listening to everyone except those who matter the most: the fans.
India’s chance to exorcise a 22 year hoodoo
Sri Lanka is in decline and India on the rise, but both teams must play carefully.
The art of set-ups
A look at some genius bowlers using brilliant strategy to outfox solid batsmen.
On the policy of resting players
All players require rest, but striking the right balance is what's difficult.
Why Kohli's five-bowler theory is a bad idea right now
At the moment, India's batting is not good enough to back up five bowlers.
It’s Virat Kohli’s Team Now
The Sri Lanka tour is the beginning of the Kohli era, and he's already showing his influence.
Wanted: A Few Good (Australian) Batsmen
The Aussies are overly reliant on a few batsmen, and the bowlers can't pick up the slack all the time.
The lions roared at Edgbaston
England won the 3rd test with indispensable help from the Birmingham crowd.
Not the ideal tour of Bangladesh
South Africa had a bad month in the office, and their weaknesses are exposed.
July 2015
What's really motivating the Proteas nowadays?
South African cricket is lacking a lot right now, and that is reflected in their players.
Shadows on the wall
A new attempt at addressing conflicts of interest by the BCCI should on no account be considered sincere.
England & Greece, suffering from austerity
The 2nd test at Lord's saw England regress and suffer. A reversal is definitely possible.
Bhuvi at the death and the emergence of Jadhav
5 positive takeaways from India's tour of Zimbabwe.
The unfair fairytale of Kevin Pietersen
Cricket and cricket-lovers will suffer from Kevin Pietersen not playing.
‘Old’ Aussies catch ‘young’ home team napping
England's flaws have been found out while Aussie strengths shine again.
The IPL’s sternest test
Possible IPL Scenarios after Justice Lodha's verdict.
Why do Indian bowlers not fare well abroad?
India's bowling has been their weak point for a long time. It's going to take a lot to change that.
Cleaning up the IPL mess
Justice has been served, but this is also a great opportunity to cleanly rebuild the IPL.
Lodha gives cricket cause for hope
Hope for a new, better IPL rises from the ashes of corruption.
The ups and downs of Mitchell Johnson
From young boy with unfulfilled potential, to fiery demon dreaded by all, and back.
A review of the Reviewer
It's time for Shane Watson to pack up. Naturally, he'd want to review that decision.
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Breaking news: Banned IPL franchises will not miss out next year
Miracle just happened!
Australia's Welsh Woes
The New England (TM) ran through Dad's Army without much trouble. More to follow?
Where should AB de Villiers bat?
AB doesn't have much time to test out his new role as opener before the World T20.
"It's the Ashes!"
The story of a young boy falling in love with a sport in 2005.
‘Ajinkya’ Rahane and his not so invincible ODI version
Rahane needs to make a strong argument to get himself back into the ODI team. His record doesn't help.
Time for Rahane to be selfish
Rahane's (and India's) future may depend on this series. Will he take advantage of the situation?
Beefy & me
As a captain, Botham wasn't great. At Headingley, he was quite something else.
Mitchells' Missiles
Australia's fearsome pacemen are multiplying England's apprehension after their past experiences.
Ashes 2015: Rekindling the Rivalry
After a cramped double-series, this Ashes will fire up the new blood on both sides.
Behind the SA Test squad touring Bangladesh
A deeper look into the South African Test squad that will face the rising Tigers.
Dravid the Incomparable
The Wall is gone, and India may never see his like again.
All about Pink Cricket Balls!
The pink balls will be used in the world's first day-night Test match
June 2015
Let's leave Dhoni alone
India's series loss to Bangladesh was due to many different factors. Lay off putting the blame on Dhoni.
How strong is your CPL team on a scale of 10?
Here's our analysis of the Team Strengths for CPL 2015.
Captain Virat’s Aggression: Time, Patience and Caution
Kohli needs to buckle down and produce results in the long run.
Is Sanga being selfish? No, probably not.
Sangakkara possibly has some years left, but no one can blame him for retiring at the top of his game.
Random Cricket Trivia: 17th June
HoldingWilley's random cricket trivia!
Cricket returns to Pakistan
Zimbabwe's tour was meant to encourage other countries, but it probably won't work.
Of Advisory Panels, Team Directors and Coaches
India's support structure was confused and muddled. Now is the time for clarity.
There’s hope England will rise again
England's not been at their best, but they can get there.
This week in county cricket w/c - 7th June 2015
Lizzy Ammon's weekly column on County cricket.
Bangladesh vs India: Shifting of the Sands of Cricketing Time
The Bangladesh-India bilateral series could be the start of yet another chapter of the Bangladeshi cricketing resurgence.
Of Anderson and England
There aren't many players like Jimmy Anderson. Batsmen everywhere are thankful.
Who is England's greatest fast bowler?
Anderson, Bedser, Botham, Broad, Statham, Trueman, or Willis?
The relentless fighter from Guyana
This is the dusk of Chanderpaul's career, but his rich history suggests he deserves another chance.
A new dawn for the West Indies?
The fighting Windies look to prove their young squad against a dominant Australia.
IPL 2015's All Star Playing XI
Aditya @forwardshortleg chooses his All Star team for IPL 2015.
May 2015
BCCI unhappy with FIFA
BCCI officials not happy with FIFA being in the limelight after IPL.
Chennai Super Kings: Season Review
CSK made it to the final in spite of themselves. They need change to bring back consistency.
Bhajji’s Comeback: A Deserved Selection or an IPL Call?
Being included in the Test squad based on IPL performance is a short-sighted move.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Season Review
RCB have finally settled on a winning formula. Almost.
Rajasthan Royals : Season Review
RR’s season is perhaps the clearest illustration of the importance of form and momentum in the IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Season Review
Freddie analyses what went wrong with the defending champions.
AB the Great
There are many greats and legends, but only one AB de Villiers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Season Review
SRH deserve better than 6th place, but don't deserve 2nd place either.
English Cricket’s Image Is A Disaster
ECB and Strauss paint an unflattering picture while painting themselves into a corner.
Delhi Daredevils: Season Review
DD need to find the “winning culture”.
Kings XI Punjab: Season Review
Freddie Wilde analyses what went wrong with KXIP this IPL season.
Rajasthan's Royal Triumph
After an almost fatal midseason slowdown, RR and Watson play their best to qualify.
This week in County Cricket: 10th May - 16th May
Lizzy Ammon's weekly column on County cricket.
Is Chanderpaul still Chanderpaul?
Has Chanderpaul's time finally come after so many failed to remove him?
Rajasthan Royals: Suspense, Surprise, Surrender?
History is repeating itself as the Royals find themselves struggling to qualify.
CSK and the art of winning
In praise of the most consistent team in the IPL.
Blackwood and Anderson star in entertaining Barbados test
Day one: 7 wickets. Day two: 18 wickets. Day three: 10 wickets and a Windies win.
IPL 2015 Week Four: The Think Tank: Bottom Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
IPL 2015 Week Four: The Think Tank: Top Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
Bangladesh’s good run has radiated into Test cricket
Pakistan remain winless in Bangladesh after the first test is drawn.
Carl Hooper: A little bit of planning and persistence
An interview with Carl Hooper, former West Indies great and current CPL coach.
Cricket's Enigmatic Genius - Brian Lara
Dev Tyagi's tribute to Brian Lara on his 46th birthday.
This week in County Cricket - w/c 26th April 2015
Lizzy Ammon's weekly column on County cricket.
April 2015
IPL 2015 Week Three: The Think Tank: Top Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
IPL 2015 Week Three: The Think Tank: Bottom Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Cricket needs change, but we can't look to the Essel group for it.
Ashish Nehra - The 'comeback' guy
On the bowler and his journey so far.
Bangladesh: The leaders of the pack
Victory is sweet, but a whitewash is like a kid in a candy store.
This week in County Cricket - w/c 19th April 2015
Lizzy Ammon's weekly column on County cricket.
IPL 2015 Week Two: The Think Tank: Top Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
IPL 2015 Week Two: The Think Tank: Bottom Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
The rise and rise of Jason Holder
Jason Holder continues to impress.
Yuvi's last stand
Yuvraj Singh has seen better days, and this is his best chance to come back.
This week in County Cricket: 12/4 - 16/4
Durham, Sussex and Yorkshire on top.
IPL 2015 Week One: The Think Tank - Top Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
IPL 2015 Week One: The Think Tank - Bottom Four
Freddie Wilde’s weekly strategy column on IPL 2015.
Cricket lessons from Al Pacino
The thin, thin, tightrope between triumph and disaster.
How strong is your IPL team on a scale of 10?
Here's our analysis of the Team Strengths for IPL 2015.
10 key moments that defined the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
A look at some of the most memorable performances that scripted the epic story of a hugely successful edition of ICC's Cricket World Cup.
New Zealand’s Last Stand
It was not New Zealand's day.
March 2015
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Cricket Articles
Of broken records, sad departures, and international incidents this world cup.
The end
Despite fairy tale hopes, the best team did win.
Legends in the Age of Analytics
Cricket analytics has been a thing for a while now.
Valiant India Go Down To Better Team
A review of the 2nd semi-final between India and Australia.
A stupid Indian cricket fan!
The life and times of an Indian cricket fan(atic).
When a big rolling rock meets a powerful force
A preview to the 2nd semi-final between India and Australia.
Defeated, not beaten.
And they didn’t choke.
New Zealand triumphs in cricket, South Africa wins hearts
An unbiased yet emotional look at a brilliant match.
More than just a game. More than ever.
Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final result between New Zealand and South Africa really hurt.
One step before the big leap
New Zealand v South Africa: The uncanny similarities between the two sides make them both 50-50 contenders.
New Zealand vs South Africa: An Equal Battle
For these two sides, it is a chance to take a shot at eternal glory.
India weeps after Aussies win over Pakistan
Pakistan give no Mauka to Indian fans.
Is this World Cup the saving grace of the 50 over format, and the game itself?
This World Cup is reminding us what a great game 50 over cricket is.
Shikhar Dhawan Needs To Continue Repaying Selectors’ Faith
Dhawan remaining in good touch would be very helpful to his side’s chances of regaining their hold on the World Cup title.
The numbers say a lot
A list of records created during 1st Quarter-Final of the World Cup 2015.
The 2015 World Cup’s G-8
Here is a SWOT analysis of the eight quarter-finalists.
The Knock-Out Stage Cometh!
A preview of the quarter-finals of World Cup 2015.
The group-stage gauntlet is over
A look at the quarter-finalists and the eliminated.
3 mistakes of AB de Villiers (and how MS Dhoni would do it)
A look at the Pak-SA game shows the flaws in AB’s captaincy.
India and New Zealand: In Third Gear
The Men in Blue and the Black Caps are favourites for the title at this moment in time.
The Creative, the Obedient and the Ignorant
It is up to cricket players whether or not they are open to new safety measures provided by the new helmets.
Nostalgia for all the wrong reasons
The 2019 World Cup: like 1992, but worse.
The Calming Touch of Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-haq knows how to sum up the match situation, and not get carried away on sentiment.
What ails the West Indies in the ICC Cricket World Cup
A look at the tragedy of the Windies.
The Magnificent Brendan Taylor
Brendan Taylor played one of the more memorable innings of the World Cup 2015.
The Effortless Artistry Of Hashim Amla
In praise of The Modest Assassin.
What measure is a minnow?
"Minnow" is a derogatory term and we need to get out of the habit of saying it.
Is AB de Villiers a bit too South African to be the South African captain?
The Proteas have simply not been good enough when it has mattered most.
London Bridge has fallen down...
The decline of England.
MS Dhoni's Stats Attack
How India's win today factored Dhoni's tally as Indian captain.
The Achilles’ Heel - Part 2
On who could define this edition of the World Cup.
The Achilles’ Heel - Part 1
On who could define this edition of the World Cup.
Selection Migraine for South Africa
With Philander and Duminy set to return from injuries, the Proteas face selection problems.
Rainbow nation have some colours missing
They seem to be missing that killer instinct.
Who vs who in the Quarter-Finals
The path to the Semi-Finals is 99% decided.
Have India suddenly become overwhelming World Cup favourites?
See what India possess right now as a unit.
The Pool A Plot Thickens
A look at the goings-on in Pool A, and what the teams need to do to qualify.
Week 2 and we’ve seen it all
High scores, great bowling, close chases, and complete thrashings. This week of the World Cup had everything.
February 2015
Pakistan : The Bumpy Road
With four matches to go the team’s fate is theoretically still in their own hands.
Mohammad Amir and the moral police
Pakistan cricket, right now, has stronger demons to fight than moral-policing Mohammad Amir.
Big Hitting In Cricket Is Diminishing Bowlers
Today’s batsmen, aided by changes to rules and in technology, have substantially pushed the boundaries of batting and improved the art of six-hitting.
Back Into Contention: Men In Blue
It has been a roaring comeback for the defending champions.
Money and Meritocracy
In the short term denying associates a place may lead to a bigger pay cheque, but in the longer term it will deprive cricket of emerging and potentially lucrative markets.
Chris Gayle finally flexes his muscles
Chris Gayle has begun to enjoy what he does the best.
What competition?
Another rant at the ICC about "competitiveness."
The Proteas need to pick a hard bastard or two
Right now they are just way too nice and are aiming to be way to ‘good’.
Give associates a fair chance or stop calling cricket a global game
Their matches haven’t been one-sided thrashings, neither boring nor meaningless.
England’s horror show will just increase the apathy towards cricket in the UK
Why would you battle through the night just to watch your team be humiliated?
Australian players to look forward to
Key Players for Australia's success.
7 Key Players for West Indies' success
West Indies players to watch out for.
Upset by the competition
"Competitiveness" is a hollow reason hiding the insecurity of the ten full members.
India vs Pakistan: A One-Off Hurdle
Sunday at MCG will be a truer test of where the Men in Blue really stand in this tournament going ahead.
One sided matches, upsets that weren’t upsets, umpiring incompetence etc.
World Cup so far...
AB de Villiers: Irreplaceable in the South African rainbow
He has captured international attention owing to his selfless ways of exhibiting cricketing talent.
They don’t want to give it back
They are hurt, but they look ready.
Get up, stand up- stand up for the fight
This may be Windies' loudest early morning alarm.
The Think Tank of IPL teams for Auctions
Let’s take a look at the brains behind the success of IPL teams.
7 players who will be key to South Africa’s success in Cricket World Cup 2015
They can prove to be the nemesis of any strong contender.
How strong is your World Cup team on a scale of 10?
Here's our analysis of the Team Strengths.
India : Team Analysis : World Cup
The Cup holders have a tough challenge ahead.
Australia: Team Analysis: World Cup
They are way ahead of most teams and slightly ahead of the rest.
South Africa : Team Analysis : World Cup
They have it in them to go all the way this time.
Sri Lanka : Team Analysis : World Cup
The only thing that might bother them is the conditions.
There was a spot fixed
It was well concealed.
Reasons to throw your bat at someone
Because he deserves it.
Finding meaning
Not even in the dictionary.
Breaking In: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Bhajji, Gambhir to play the World Cup 2015
A dream team!
Positive and Negative
Two sides of a battery.
The real reasons
Little things.
England : Team Analysis : World Cup
They have too many issues but the decisions taken over the last few months have all been positive.
New Zealand : Team Analysis : World Cup
This is undoubtedly New Zealand’s best chance to win a World Cup.
Pakistan : Team Analysis : World Cup
They can go out in the first round and they can even win the World Cup.
West Indies : Team Analysis : World Cup
The administration issues are plaguing their progress the most.
Bangladesh : Team Analysis : World Cup
Bangladesh’s team is good on paper but...
Zimbabwe : Team Analysis : World Cup
They are in a stage where being competitive is the priority for them.
Afghanistan : Team Analysis : World Cup
The World Cup is not the destination for them, it is merely a part of their journey.
Ireland : Team Analysis : World Cup
They will never go down without a fight.
January 2015
Scotland : Team Analysis : World Cup
They are capable of handling pressure and can win at the crunch moments.
United Arab Emirates : Team Analysis
This is a squad which can indeed cause one or two upsets.
The age of Virat Kohli
When Kohli takes the field he is like a bundle of electrified emotion.
The Pujara Conundrum
Things have definitely gone South for the man from Saurashtra.
What have we learnt from the events at Sydney?
5 things the 4th Australia v India Test taught us.
5 Things the third test taught us
India managed a draw, which represents a massive improvement.
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Manjrekar gets bounced!
The BCCI removes Sanjay Manjrekar from the commentators' panel.