Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
Sriram Veera
Authors you can follow
More From Sriram Veera
As Virat Kohli scores back-to-back tons, why is dew hogging headlines along?Subscriber Only
December 04, 2025 15:36 IST
Dew significantly skews the game in favour of the batting side. Since India lost both tosses and had to bat first, its bowlers bore the brunt of the dewy conditions
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Furious Virat, Calm Kohli — how Virat Kohli’s Raipur hundred was different from his century in Ranchi
December 03, 2025 17:51 IST
Other than an occasion shot of aggression, Virat Kohli played a composed and calculated innings without having to stretch himself in Raipur
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Washington Sundar or Nitish Kumar Reddy in Raipur? Dew will take the call
December 02, 2025 15:55 IST
India’s biggest headache before the ODI is picking the eleven based on the potential impact of dew
Wed, Dec 03, 2025
Time for the BCCI to ensure there’s no ill will between Virat Kohli, coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar
December 01, 2025 19:57 IST
Virat Kohli's comments after Ranchi hundred draws battle lines as biggest star seems to be at loggerheads with chief selector and head coach after directive to play domestic tournament
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
In Kohli’s run-flood, how South Africa slipped on Ranchi’s dew
November 30, 2025 22:16 IST
The dew factor was supposed to make chasing easier for the batting, and though it appeared copiously after the halfway mark to trouble India, it had helped the Indian seamers to pick wickets with the new ball.
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
How Rohit Sharma became the batsman with most sixes in ODIs
November 30, 2025 18:33 IST
Opener overtakes Afridi in all-time record and now leads a list that has Afridi, Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya and MS Dhoni
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
IND vs SA | Temperament, talent, and timing: Is Tilak Varma ready for ODI spotlight?
November 29, 2025 18:04 IST
Tilak Varma isn’t just a hitter. He isn’t just a finisher. He has the heart to soak up the pressure and has the game against both spin and pace.
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
‘Will learn from Mr Gavaskar’: KL Rahul says ‘no regrets’ about not using his feet to spin in Test series against South Africa
November 29, 2025 14:25 IST
‘It is Test format. I don't think that's the right time for me to try and step down,’ says Rahul, who said his team of batsmen need to improve batting against spin.
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
IND vs SA: Virat Kohli, ODIs and a question of desire, commitment
November 28, 2025 19:38 IST
His greatness is ascertained in this format, but the longevity would depend on not only the runs he makes, but also the sacrifices.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Gautam Gambhir’s team buried India’s proud home record without a fightSubscriber Only
November 26, 2025 12:34 IST
The 2-0 series loss to South Africa at home, after the 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand, exposes Indian team management's confused state of mind and also lack of application by a batting unit that lacks Test temperament.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
What was Travis Head’s most incredible shot in his hundred that ‘shell-shocked’ England? ‘He had it at 10’Subscriber Only
November 22, 2025 21:20 IST
Head was on 22 when the Australian opener decided to pull out a sensational cut shot against Brydon Carse against all odds.
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
From Waiting to Triumph: Amol Muzumdar’s Journey to World Cup Glory with India Women’s CricketSubscriber Only
November 16, 2025 08:03 IST
The Indian Express catches up with Amol Muzumdar, the coach who led the Indian women’s national cricket team to their first World Cup win
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Axar Patel slams captaincy perceptions: ‘people say he doesn’t speak English, he is not captain material!’Subscriber Only
November 13, 2025 08:18 IST
In an interaction with The Indian Express, ahead of first Test against South Africa, Axar brought up the notions about a player's perceived personality that is not based about his cricketing skills but vague "personality" traits and "English" speaking abilities
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Axar Patel interview: ‘I don’t like to be called daring… I prepare so well that I am confident’Subscriber Only
November 13, 2025 08:08 IST
All-rounder says doing his homework helps him stay calm and in control when it is crunch time.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
2027 World Cup may not be a pipe dream after all for Rohit Sharma and Virat KohliSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 21:06 IST
Rohit and Virat put on a class act, avert whitewash, say goodbye to Australia; There wasn’t a doubt about their talent, but there were doubts about how they were going to cope with the rustiness of a long layoff
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Ajit Agarkar’s chess move for Indian cricket: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can play, but performances will decide their tenureSubscriber Only
October 04, 2025 14:39 IST
It also remains to be seen if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli carry on after the Australian series; do they have enough desire and will to keep sweating as players with minimal international cricket practice and have that motivation to play the next world cup. That time will tell.
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
Mike Hesson’s great Pakistan challenge: How will coach handle harsh criticism from ex-Pakistan players and why does he persist with allrounders?Subscriber Only
September 30, 2025 12:17 IST
The politically-charged atmosphere around Pakistan’s games with India might have been alien to him, but on cricketing matters Pakistan coach is just following what he has already spelt out to PCB, players and to the fans
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
Dickie Bird (1933-2025): Loved, respected, popular and the super star umpire who rarely gave LBWsSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 23:20 IST
He once snipped Sunil Gavaskar’s hair on the pitch, calmed the crowd when a burst pipe threatened to flood the ground and even took players off the field when sunlight bounced off a window into the eyes of the batsmen.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
‘My job is to be the judge’: Meet Andy Pycroft, match referee under fire for Asia Cup game between India and PakistanSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 13:45 IST
Pycroft has officiated over 100 Tests, and overseen several controversial incidents like the ball tampering by Steve Smith-led side, Virat Kohli's shoulder barge to Sam Konstas, and Jos Buttler's abusive tirade against Vernon Philander
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Asia Cup no-handshake moment shows India is redrawing lines of sportsmanshipSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 08:15 IST
India, it seems, is trying to normalise a new kind of civility: We shall play when needed, we won’t engage in any symbolism. Sport is a business now, let’s get done and move on. It’s an interesting way to play a sport, but its fallouts cannot be ascertained just yet.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Why Alcaraz vs Sinner is tennis’s most fascinating rivalry todaySubscriber Only
September 08, 2025 18:11 IST
Self-awareness and a shared hunger to improve set these two apart from the rest
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Mohammed Siraj: England’s tormentor who’s driven by love for country and a hunger to bowlSubscriber Only
August 09, 2025 12:09 IST
Mohammed Siraj is all emotion — when he bowls, when he brags to his mother; when he stares down batsmen, when he breaks into a Cristiano Ronaldo-style celebration; when playing at the dust-bowl of a ground in Old Hyderabad or at The Oval. Sriram Veera on the man whose scrambled-seam bowling led India to a famous series-levelling win in England
Sat, Aug 09, 2025
Why Bazball’s flat pitches aren’t good for Test cricket and for England teamSubscriber Only
August 04, 2025 22:19 IST
Over reliant on flat pitches, absence of compact batsmen at the top make England pay as Bazball era remains without a series win at against India and Australia.
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
400 wickets, 100 Tests, and an inswinger that is a landmark of cricket: Mitchell Starc’s transformation from ‘softie’ to ‘mongrel’Subscriber Only
July 15, 2025 11:43 IST
Wasim Akram once gave crucial advice about ‘wrist snap’. Allan Donald urged him to become a ‘leader’. The result was him becoming the modern-day poster boy of the heavy-metal classicalism of a left-arm swing bowler.
Tue, Jul 15, 2025
How Ben Stokes conquered the demons in his mind to become his team’s all-weather talismanSubscriber Only
July 14, 2025 22:46 IST
After battling personal tragedy and mental-health issues, skipper again shows what he is made of by leading his team to victory with two long and incisive spells
Tue, Jul 15, 2025Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us