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The unbeatable magic of Test cricket at Lord's

India, June 15 -- The World Test Championship final was great because it had compelling cricket, serious bat versus ball stuff, not the mindless bat-bat slaughter of T20s. Bowlers called the shots, an... Read More


MCC meet advocates pragmatism in chalking cricket's future

India, June 10 -- Considering that cricket's big challenge is to protect history while embracing change, the venue of the World Cricket Connect (WCC) conference was ideal. The Marylebone Cricket Club ... Read More


Dhoni, Pant and the fading glory of cricket's superstars

India, May 21 -- With Rohit and Virat's retirement two big wickets fell, and one unexpected fallout of their exit is Indian cricket's 'superstar culture' is nearing its expiry date. When questions we... Read More


A surprising retirement that's difficult to process

India, May 14 -- Pardon my confusion but Virat Kohli calling time on his Test career doesn't add up. Why would a supremely fit, fiercely driven, staunch supporter of Tests suddenly decide to put away ... Read More


A surprising retirement that's difficult to process

India, May 13 -- Pardon my confusion but Virat Kohli calling time on his Test career doesn't add up. Why would a supremely fit, fiercely driven, staunch supporter of Tests suddenly decide to put away ... Read More


Virat Kohli: A great Test innings has come to an end

India, May 12 -- Pardon my confusion but Virat calling time on his Test career doesn't add up. Why would a supremely fit, fiercely driven, staunch supporter of Tests suddenly decide to put away his wh... Read More


IPL's growing popularity increases threat to Test cricket

India, May 6 -- As the IPL and other leagues continue to grow, concerns increase about Test cricket. It's not strictly this versus that but the success of one raises red flags for the other. Market in... Read More


Pant and the devaluation of a prime asset

India, April 24 -- Breaking down professional sport is best left to experts but, occasionally, their take leaves ordinary fans dissatisfied with the answers . Rishabh Pant's role during Lucknow Super... Read More


Batting isn't about a brand of cricket, it's about winning

India, April 19 -- With IPL at the halfway stage, the strategic timeout throws up an opportunity to look back at what's happened. To an extent it's the usual story - a rerun of the past with bat domin... Read More


IPL team owners' role has become bigger

India, March 27 -- The IPL invited private investment into cricket and discovered (perhaps accidentally) a magic formula that makes insane money for everyone playing this game. The IPL changed cricket... Read More