Bharat Sundaresan
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India vs England: Odds stacked against spinners in Test series
The ongoing heatwave in England has led to talk of subcontinent-type wickets in the Test series and possibility of spinners holding sway with the fast bowlers.
Mon, Jul 30, 2018
India vs England 2018: Cheteshwar Pujara’s struggles were due to conditions and opposition, says Yorkshire director
Yorkshire’s director of cricket and former England opener Martyn Moxon provides his assessment of Cheteshwar Pujara’s disappointing run and the reasons for it.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
India tour of England 2018: Day one of tour game against Essex shows signs of things to come for India
India vs Essex tour game day one presented Indian batsmen with the potential pitfalls they can expect in Tests against England.
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
MS Dhoni’s style: War without bloodshed
Bharat Sundaresan in his book 'The Dhoni Touch' explores the mind and methods of Indian cricket’s most fascinating character. Here are some excerpts from the book
Sat, Aug 15, 2020
India ‘A’ cricket team makes their mark while you were watching football
India 'A' stars Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari and Mohammed Siraj were in England, showcasing Indian cricket's bench strength with impressive performances.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
India vs England: Behind stumps, Dinesh Karthik the survivor’s series
With Wriddhiman Saha still struggling to regain full fitness, the doors have opened for Dinesh Karthik to make his first Test tour of England in 11 years.
Thu, Jul 19, 2018
India vs England: Are Kuldeep Yadav-Yuzvendra Chahal closing in on R Ashwin-Ravindra Jadeja Test spots?
To see Kuldeep Yadav playing the first Test though wouldn’t count as a “surprise”. It looks more like a certainty now than a possibility that skipper Virat Kohli spoke of.
Sat, Jul 14, 2018
Make match-fixing a criminal offense: Law Commission of India
Law Commission of India advocated that match-fixing and sports fraud be deemed as criminal offences and be dealt with severe punishments.
Fri, Jul 06, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Tracking the path of a curveball
To produce this curvilinear trajectory of the ball requires not just skill but extreme precision. The direction and speed of the spin is what determines how much the ball curves while in flight.
Sun, Jul 01, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Refugees once, match-winners now, Denmark’s African riches
Pione Sisto isn’t the only African-origin star in the Danish ranks going into their all-important clash against France in Moscow on Tuesday.
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Juju practices remain rampant in Nigeria
Nigerian fans’ attempt to carry live chickens inside stadiums shows juju practices remain rampant.
Sun, Jun 24, 2018
We were not aware about Champions Trophy being replaced: CoA member Diana Edulji
Diana Edulji said that the CoA had to into the management part of the BCCI because there was nothing moving from their side.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Diana Edulji blasts BCCI for delaying players’ dues
Diana Edulji expressed her disappointment and surprise at the contracts being stuck with the office-bearers and also revealed how the players had been worried about their remuneration from before the IPL.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Yekaterinburg, where the twain meet: East and West, old and new
Yekaterinburg is Russia’s ‘window to Asia’ with the possibility of taking a picture with one foot each in Europe and Asia.
Tue, Jun 12, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Nigeria jerseys Super Eagles fly off the shelves
In the World Cup of football fashion, Nigeria have emerged as winners with their mint green jersey striking a chord with fans and neutrals alike.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018
Lord’s up for sale: Part of iconic cricket stadium can be yours for just £500
The piece of land up for grabs is the tunnels underneath the Nursery End at the famous cricket ground. All for the price of £500.
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: The Rafael Marquez story, straight out of Narcos
Rafael Marquez’s high-profile life as one of Mexico’s greatest ever footballers unfortunately turned into an episode of Narcos.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
IPL Final, CSK vs SRH: Return of Super Kings
IPL 2018 Final CSK vs SRH: Reinstated after a two-year ban, CSK defeat Sunrisers to complete comeback with third IPL title.
Mon, May 28, 2018
IPL 2018 final, CSK vs SRH: Bugbears stand between Sunrisers Hyderabad and trophy
Which way the the IPL 2018 title goes might come down to temperament and who can hold their nerve more. CSK are certainly blessed in that context.
Sun, May 27, 2018
England vs Pakistan: Smartwatch, not the smartest of gadgets on a cricket field
The smartwatches Asad Shafiq and Babar wore on the first day of the first Test between England and Pakistan, spurred a mini-scandal. Legally non-permissable, there was no allegation of corrupt practices though.
Sat, May 26, 2018
IPL 2018 Women’s T20: After narrowly escaping Manchester terror attack, Danni Wyatt creates happy memories
Danni Wyatt was in Mumbai for the first-ever IPL-style women’s T20 match, which saw a number of foreign stars playing alongside India’s best talent.
Wed, May 23, 2018
IPL 2018 Women’s T20 Challenge: Women aim to break the ceiling at Wankhede Stadium
The match, even if it is being billed as an "exhibition" with each team to have 13 players, will be a litmus test for the concept of the women's IPL.
Tue, May 22, 2018
IPL 2018: CSK and SRH battle to find out who’s first among equals
Table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings face off in IPL Qualifier 1 with a spot in the final to play for.
Tue, May 22, 2018
Bob Dylan-Bob Marley cross Omari Banks ready for Reggaelution in India
Former West Indies all-rounder Omari Banks is back in India, only this time it is for his maiden reggae gig in the country as opposed to a cricket match.
Sat, May 19, 2018
IPL 2018, MI vs KXIP: Mumbai Indians’ resurgence continues
Rohit Sharma’s team stay in contention for knockouts with a tense three-run win over KXIP at the Wankhede Stadium.
Thu, May 17, 2018