Friday, Sep 30, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Bishan Singh Bedi
The writer is a former captain of the Indian cricket team.
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The case for Ajinkya Rahane
Gabba win provokes the question: Does India need Virat Kohli the great batsman or Virat Kohli a mediocre captain? In the larger interest of Indian cricket, Rahane should lead in Tests
Fri, Jan 22, 2021
India’s 1974 tour to England was a disaster, both on and off the field
So while this new low of 36 all out at Adelaide might have replaced our 42 all out at Lord’s as India’s worst Test score ever, it does not change the fact that 1974 was a miserable tour.
Sun, Jan 03, 2021
Bishan Singh Bedi: ‘With years, this too shall pass’
The former Indian cricket captain, 74, on the resilience that got him through the 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Sat, Aug 15, 2020
Left-arm spinner Rajinder Goel served cricket selflessly and quietly
Rajinder Goel was almost robotic in his bowling pattern, and was a captain’s delight. He never asked for any particular end or field placement. “Just give me one over to find my rhythm,” he’d say confidently. And then he would go about his job with mechanical precision.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Kishen Wadhwaney: A treasure trove of stories, an inimitable presence in press box
Wadhwaney was a voracious writer, authoring several books. He also covered the historic Indian tour to South Africa in 1992, and was quite impressed by the facilities there.
Sat, Oct 26, 2019
Police action against age-fudging in Delhi junior cricket was long overdue
Now, please allow me to mention our collective fight against all of DDCA’s malpractices over the years. If it wasn’t for Kirti Azad’s sustained recorded communication with the DDCA and Delhi Police, this mess of age-fudging might have never seen the light of day.
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
IPL probe hurts, but it must go on
Cricket is a way of life. But I find myself asking the question: Is the game clean?
Sat, Sep 01, 2018
Bring honour back to Indian sport
Like the pilot who, seeing that the radar had failed at 40,000 feet, told his passengers that at least the speed was alright, Indian sport i...
Fri, Aug 29, 2003Ducking the Bouncers
A FEW summers ago, I bumped into Javed Miandad at a social do in England. He was in his element, narrating cricket stories with abandon. I m...
Sun, Jul 27, 2003Why I’m with Milkha: because I believe
I have known Sardar Milkha Singh for over four decades now. And I have admired the man from the first time I saw him at close quarters. That...
Sun, Jul 13, 2003Forget the hype, go out and do your stuff
The Indian team went to the World Cup with a lot of hype, which I thought was unnecessary. Now, after their none-too-impressive show against...
Wed, Feb 19, 2003Here’s to a Waughsome cricketer, human being
This may well be read as an obituary, not of a legend of legends but of a system blatently bereft of all humane emotion. As I saw Steve Waug...
Sat, Jan 04, 2003R Sriman — A tribute
I see myself treading on a few toes as I venture to pay homage to a very dear friend -- `RS' -- not `Mr' or `Shri' any more. But `Late' fo...
Tue, Dec 19, 2000National Academy, best booster for Indian cricket
After completing a three-month summer cricket coaching clinic with SAI at the Nehru Stadium in Delhi, our team of coaches and trainers wer...
Sun, Jul 16, 2000Cricket has been floored by a knock-out punch
JUNE 24: Let us assume the BCCI's assertion that nobody in Indian cricket is involved with the present scandal of `match-fixing'. Why is i...
Sun, Jun 25, 2000Why is the BCCI a mute observer to Bindra’s blatant mud-slinging
The Father of the Nation once described the seven deadly sins as wealth without work; pleasure without conscience; knowledge without chara...
Sun, May 07, 2000Tranquility factor can be well grasped in Sharja
While on the subject of diplomacy, one Mr William Jefferson Clinton has been playing havoc with his presence in Delhi. Not that many Delhi...
Sun, Mar 26, 2000All-time best XI proves past had more to offer
We were up in Patiala the day Indians were battling it out at Kochi in the opening One-dayer against South Africa. While we were enjoying ...
Sun, Mar 12, 2000Karthik’s temperament on debut was impressive
Three days after Sachin Tendulkar dropped the bombshell of stepping down from the hot seat of Indian captaincy -- much to the relief of hi...
Mon, Feb 28, 2000Karthik was impressive on Test debut
FEBRUARY 26: Three days after Sachin Tendulkar dropped the bombshell of stepping down from the hot seat of Indian captaincy much to the re...
Sun, Feb 27, 2000Once selection is based on logic, Indian cricket will prosper
I wish to dedicate this piece to the memory of my wife's father who passed away three days ago. In a persistent race to find a place in th...
Mon, Feb 21, 2000Mr Dalmiya, your platform is Lord’s, not the Vatican
The wonderful cricketing infrastructure in Australia has received deserving accolades from India's Kapil Dev and Pakistan's Wasim Akram. B...
Sun, Feb 13, 2000Ex-cricketers on sub-committees a convenient gimmick
India's flannelled heroes finally returned home to a press meet in a five star hotel jointly owned by the BCCI chief in Chennai. How ironi...
Mon, Feb 07, 2000An open letter to Dr Muthiah
Respected Dr Muthiah,I am indeed constrained to write this note hoping you would acknowledge the spirit in which it is being penned down. ...
Mon, Jan 31, 2000Bewitched, bothered and bewildered with Indian cricket
While Indian cricket continues to flounder, it is becoming increasingly difficult to flog the dead horse. Considering only eleven can repr...
Sun, Jan 23, 2000