Crown of Thorns the Coronation Gift for Captain Shubman

Before today, if Indian cricket fans were asked about the Test captain who came to the…

With Angelo Mathews’ retirement from Tests, Sri Lanka lose last of their stalwarts

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay The average Indian cricket fan heard the name of Angelo Mathews in 2009. He…

How about Bumrah as short-term captain in England?

Ian Chappell had said that the Australian way of selecting a team is finding 11 of…

MI vs DC: MI storm into IPL 2025 playoffs with demolition of DC

Mumbai Indians (MI) sealed the fourth and final playoff berth in IPL 2025 with a 59-run…

Advantage MI in duel with DC for last playoff berth

This one is not, but it’s tempting to see Mumbai Indians versus Delhi Capitals as a…

Huge test for Reddy as India continue search for Test all-rounder

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay What are pace or medium-pace bowling all-rounders? A breed of cricketers the Indian team…

Case of curious disparity in standards of men’s and women’s chess

By Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Chess is one sport where men and women can compete on an equal…

Gukesh and Arjun silent, Pragg & Co. keep Indian flag flying

After the unparalleled highs of 2024, this year was going to be an acid test for…

‘Ambitious’ Pragg says Gukesh and Arjun’s success made him hungrier

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Maxim Vachier-Lagrave had a faint smile on his face, when he extended his hand…

Praggnanandhaa in touching distance of another elite title

R Praggnanandhaa is one favourable round away from what would be a big win and a…