Tap and run – The foundation stone of Kohli’s large edifices in ODI cricket

Bharath Ramaraj in Dubai Tap and run – Those two words should be gilt edged and…

Nothing-to-lose Australia out to ruffle India in Dubai

Over a couple of days, the Australian team had intense practice sessions at the ICC Academy,…

Ever-evolving Varun’s relentless pursuit of excellence

As Varun Chakaravarthy was introduced into the attack by Rohit Sharma, in the Champions Trophy game…

Focus on Kohli’s 300th ODI as in-form sides lock horns

Bharath Ramaraj in Dubai The first two offerings that Virat Kohli faced in the international arena…

India and New Zealand training sessions – What to make of Rohit Sharma’s fitness concerns?

Bharath in Dubai ‘Where is Rohit Sharma?’ ‘Has Rohit come out for practice?’ ‘I still can’t…

Kohli is very much a feel player: Mike Hesson

Bharath Ramaraj in Dubai The name Mike Hesson is synonymous with how he and Brendon McCullum…

Kohli’s Crunching Pulls, Bazooka Hits and the Onus on Shami – Recap of India’s Practice Session

Bharath Ramaraj in Dubai A few enthusiastic fans chanted “cheeku, cheeku, Kohli, Kohli” as the mainstay…

Should India rest Shami and pick Arshdeep for the India-New Zealand game?

Who is Arshdeep Singh? He is the bowler who can swing both the new and old…

The merits and menace of Santner

Mitchell Santner and the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali have very little in common. But in some…

Decoding Kohli’s 51st ODI Hundred: Precision, Power, and Perseverance

Virat Kohli’s batting manual is a hub of cut-and-thrust activity, and it starts from the time…