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The image boost of Indian cricket

India, Aug. 16 -- If Indian cricket was a listed company its last quarter results would be nothing short of spectacular. Huge spike in profit, massive image boost, shareholders jumping with joy. The E... Read More


At Oval, India finally shake hands with English cricket

India, Aug. 2 -- For the Indian team, the Oval Test is when they finally came face to face with English cricket conditions they had expected on the tour. The situation, after almost two months on the ... Read More


Gill, Rahul, Stokes show Test cricket is about quality and class

India, July 27 -- Compared to other venues in England Manchester has an entirely different vibe. Lord's is iconic with its intimidating aura and top end exclusive feel. Old Trafford is simple, more in... Read More


Lord's Test serves up tradition, brilliance and brain fades

India, July 15 -- Walking to the media centre in the morning, I asked Nasser Hussain how he saw the game. India want one hour of Pant and that's one thing England don't want, he said. Lord's isn't ju... Read More


Selection is complicated, always a big challenge

India, July 7 -- The Edgbaston win has put a temporary lid on the debate about team selection, but picking the eleven is a challenge that pops up ahead of every game. Test match action starts before ... Read More


Cricket bats - willow's whisper that conveys the power

India, June 28 -- Cricket has advanced in so many ways but the equipment used by players has only seen minor changes. The bats Ranji and Bradman played with hundred years ago are not fundamentally dif... Read More


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