Cornered-tiger fightback biggest feature of India’s effort in Ranchi Test

For the first time this series, India faced a new set of challenges. In all three…

Howzat? Redfern breaks gender barriers and stereotypes

England’s Sue Redfern scripted history last month. She became the first ICC-appointed neutral umpire to do…

Jadeja now belongs among the elite

At some stage, it will become necessary to take a close look at the career statistics…

Jaiswal and Sarfaraz hit Bazball for six

A few minutes before the second session of the third Test started on Day 4 in…

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and the impact of second-innings runs

Big scores in the second innings are sometimes rated more valuable than those in the first.…

Why Siraj was India’s most valuable performer on Day 3

Shortly after the end of the England innings and before the Indians came out to bat…

A chip off the old block – Ravichandran’s role in Ashwin’s ascent

He was a medium-pacer in the third division of the Chennai league. All that he wanted…

Ashwin introduced after Duckett’s 50: Did Rohit miss a trick?

On a day India doffed its cap to Ravichandran Ashwin for reaching the milestone of 500…

Jadeja’s Mindset Augurs Well for Rest of the Series

India’s overnight score was 326-5. Ravindra Jadeja was unbeaten on 110. Maker of five Test centuries,…

Sarfaraz fillip for Ranji Trophy and players who toil away from spotlight

A timely and personal recollection: This was a Mumbai-Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy group league match at…