Theekshana returns for Sri Lanka, but Pakistan start favourites

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have hardly faced each other in ODIs of late. The Asia Cup…

Changed Role or Not, Kohli Remains Boss of the Chase

It was about that time in the game when he could have afforded a smile. He…

Recent and past history suggests little separates India from Australia

Let’s check some history first. India hosted Australia in six ODIs on Indian soil this year.…

New Zealand, Perennial Underdogs, Look Ready to Maul More Favourites

This is what Kane Williamson had to say on being asked if his team were the…

The ODI format’s Future Rests on Success of the World Cup in India

1987: A first-ever venture outside of the UK, to a place where cricket as a business…

Mercurial Pakistan will be Dangerous Floaters in Familiar Conditions

Expectations This is generally high when the Pakistan team plays. The World Cup in India makes…

Annu Rani’s Staying Power, and the Neeraj Effect in Indian Athletics

Atreyo Mukhopadhyay Dictionary defines ‘javelin’ as ‘a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as…

After two near misses, India eye the big prize again on home turf

Expectations Quite high. They are the glamour boys of cricket, the richest and the most famous…

India look to have peaked just in time for a title tilt

If it’s about ticking the right boxes ahead of a major tournament, the Indian team has…

Glaring System Error Shown up by Ashwin Recall

Writing on somebody who’s been written off! This is not a story about how good a…