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Coaching is the toughest job… captain has tools; as coach, you have nothing, says Ravi ShastriSubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 00:57 IST
Ravi Shastri shares his vision of how he sees the coaching job should work, the relationship with the team, his time as a player and the philosophy surrounding the coaching job. He was appointed as coach on July 11.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
Indian cricket team’s unsettled nine-to-five shiftSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 00:51 IST
India still seemed to have a 9-5 conundrum, and a weak West Indies outfit should have been the best opportunity for them to get some clarity on it. The 3-1 series win was dominated more or less by the same players.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Beyond a boundary, former West Indian spin-bowling-all-rounder Omari Banks is now Reggae music phenomenonSubscriber Only
July 10, 2017 05:22 IST
Banks became the first Anguillan to play international cricket when he debuted against Australia in Barbados. He was probably also the first major professional athlete to come out of his island. That still didn’t make him the most popular member of his family.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
India vs West Indies: At the fag end, a battle of equalsSubscriber Only
July 09, 2017 01:30 IST
The five-match ODI series was woefully lopsided, but the one-off T20I match promises a more even contest with the return of Chris Gayle and Co. For the record, India have only ever beaten Windies twice in this format in seven matches.
Sun, Jul 09, 2017
Anil Kumble’s short innings as India head coachSubscriber Only
July 09, 2017 00:21 IST
Was Anil Kumble overbearing, or sticking to his beliefs? Did Virat Kohli undermine him, or voicing what the team felt? As a meeting is held to pick new India coach on July 10, The Indian Express give the view from dressing room on Kumble’s exit
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
To hell and back: How former fast bowler Franklyn Rose’s New Zealand stint turned into ‘Banged up Abroad’ experienceSubscriber Only
July 08, 2017 01:13 IST
The charges that were used to send Rose to prison were based on him over-staying his visa. But he insists now that it wasn’t his intention, and that his Kiwi sojourn had turned pear-shaped, and quite dramatically, ever since he was attacked by four unknown men outside his home back in 2012.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
India v West Indies, 5th ODI: After landmark century, older Virat celebrates like Virat of the oldSubscriber Only
July 08, 2017 01:02 IST
In his early days, Kohli would always celebrate a batting milestone with a display of brazen anger. His celebrations of course have mellowed down considerably with age and time, but on Thursday he rolled back the clock somewhat, punching the air and screaming “come on”.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
India vs West Indies, 5th ODI: Hope flickers before India snuff it at Sabina ParkSubscriber Only
July 07, 2017 01:02 IST
The first innings of the fifth one-dayer went almost according to the same script as the preceding one, with the home team huffing and puffing to what seemed to be an inadequate total (205 for nine). The only difference being it was a much better batting surface.
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
Umesh Yadav – racehorse who is in for the long haulSubscriber Only
July 06, 2017 03:35 IST
After a slightly tepid Champions Trophy, Yadav has been back to his rhythmic best in the West Indies, and been one of the main reasons the hosts have struggled to get off to starts with any sort of momentum.
Thu, Jul 06, 2017
Raghu’s behind-the-scenes contribution to India’s successSubscriber Only
July 06, 2017 03:31 IST
Throw-down specialist Raghu, who ‘bowls’ 145-150 kph for hours at nets, has been the unsung hero behind India’s batting exploits
Thu, Jul 06, 2017
India vs West Indies: Hardik Pandya’s lessons of chaseSubscriber Only
July 05, 2017 03:07 IST
As it turns out, Pandya found himself yet again in a run chase scenario this Sunday at North Sound in Antigua. But this was a lot different to that backs-to-the-wall position that India found themselves in against Pakistan.
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
Hurt locker: Matchwinner Ravichandran Ashwin in a crisisSubscriber Only
July 05, 2017 02:37 IST
The last time Ravichandran Ashwin had a good run in ODI's was the 2015 World Cup where he picked up 13 wickets at 25.38 and was instrumental in India making the semi-finals. Ever since, captains and coaches have changed but they’ve continued to drop Ashwin.
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
India vs West Indies 4th ODI: MS Dhoni, in super slow-mo, fails to lead India to victorySubscriber Only
July 04, 2017 01:31 IST
Decline in the MS Dhoni’s batting was evident during his 114-ball 54 against West Indies on Sunday as India failed to chase down a meager total of 190 runs. India still lead the five-match series 2-1 with one match remaining to be played
Tue, Jul 04, 2017
Board games that people never get bored of in CaribbeanSubscriber Only
July 03, 2017 01:37 IST
Not all Antiguans call dominoes their game. They prefer their national game, warri (house), another board game that was brought to the isles by slaves from Africa, Sudan in particular.
Mon, Jul 03, 2017
India vs West Indies, 4th ODI: Mohammed Shami returns from ODI wildernessSubscriber Only
July 03, 2017 01:30 IST
Right-arm medium fast bowler Mohammed Shami spent the entire Champions Trophy on the bench, bowling in the nets with his knee-strap as a constant companion. And till Sunday, he continued to do the same in the Caribbean.
Mon, Jul 03, 2017
India vs West Indies: Twin Hope in the side, but West Indies remain hopelessSubscriber Only
July 02, 2017 02:23 IST
West Indies might have two Hopes- Shai and Kyle — in their ranks but there was little of it in the stadium. It was another occasion where their fans en masse chose to abandon them. In the fourth ODI, hosts look to salvage pride.
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
India vs West Indies: Partners in crime, MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav finish off West Indies’ revival bidSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 02:43 IST
India eventually ended with 251 runs on the board, thanks mainly to Kedar Jadhav and M S Dhoni who added 81 off 46 balls, a partnership which was as unorthodox as the early half had been conservative.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
Winston Benjamin – From next Malcolm Marshall to fixing boundary boards and sight screensSubscriber Only
July 01, 2017 02:35 IST
Winston Benjamin, once a promising pacer and likened to Malcolm Marshall, now fixes boundaries and sightscreen besides tending horses. His career didn't take off and he faded away after 21 Tests spread over 8 years.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
India vs West Indies: Sleepy Antigua remains oblivious to the big Indian stars Subscriber Only
June 30, 2017 02:53 IST
The WICB and the local authorities, though, are pulling out all stops to ensure that the two ODIs here aren’t played in front of empty stands.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
India vs West Indies: For Virat Kohli & Co, life’s a beachSubscriber Only
June 30, 2017 02:49 IST
The Indian team did manage to slip in a couple of hours of practice at the stadium on Wednesday, with all the batsmen getting some valuable time in the nets. The fast bowlers too got to stretch their limbs and bowl adjacent to the centre wicket.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
As a team we can put forward our views to the coach only if asked by BCCI, says Virat KohliSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 20:57 IST
Virat Kohli reiterated that currently his side has a series at hand and that is what they are focused on right now. The process is taking place and that is something to be done by the BCCI, Kohli said.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
India vs West Indies: Two ways to hit a moving ball for Kieran PowellSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 02:06 IST
West Indies opener Kieran Powell attended trials for Major League Baseball, before returning to cricket. As a batsman, Powell was used to hitting length balls for sixes, and that too of spinners where he was generating all the power.
Thu, Jun 29, 2017
India vs West Indies: Back among runs, Shikhar Dhawan traces comeback trailSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 01:48 IST
Shikhar Dhawan rarely looks out of touch, especially in ODI cricket. It’s just that there are periods when he just kicks on like he has been of late, and others where he does not.
Thu, Jun 29, 2017
R Sridhar on coach role: You have to yield to the demands of the groupSubscriber Only
June 28, 2017 06:23 IST
R Sridhar has been part of the setup for nearly three years and has worked under both the Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble regimes. He said, "What’s important in today’s cricket as a leader is to follow the energies within the group."
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
As a coach, you have to make sure that each guy is in the best possible space: R SridharSubscriber Only
June 27, 2017 22:04 IST
R Sridhar also felt that with the kind of players in the present Indian team, the coach’s focus should be on letting their experience be taken on board while taking decisions.
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