Shamik Chakrabarty in Kolkata On the face of it, an unbalanced white-ball series a month before…
Author: Shamik Chakrabarty
Shami skips bowling, Axar calls his return ‘big positive’
As India’s training session at Eden Gardens on Monday meandered along, Axar Patel went to one…
Rohit’s Freudian slip and alleged dressing-room power struggles
It felt like a Freudian slip. Rohit Sharma probably was unaware that the mic was already…
Kevin Pietersen offers himself as India’s batting coach via cryptic post
Kevin Pietersen has sent fans into meltdown with a tongue-in-cheek post on social media, making himself…
Stars returning to domestic cricket – It should be a habit, says ex-BCCI secretary
This is leaky glum time in Indian cricket. The latest ‘scoop’ centres around a young cricketer…
Memorable Conclave offered personal gain
The Trailblazer 2 Conclave was an eye-opener. Rarely does the celebration of sport happen in a…
Is Rohit-Gambhir discourse taking a political slant?
A politically correct statement was expected from the BCCI to douse the fire, rather rumours, and…
Man United brave refereeing odds, revel in fighting spirit
Exhibit 1: Gabriel Jesus fouls Bruno Fernandes on top of Arsenal’s penalty box. Referee Andrew Madley…
Shyam Thapa slams ISL organisers for damp-squib derby
The Kolkata derby played in Guwahati on Saturday was a damp squib. Mohun Bagan Super Giant…
Has Rohit Sharma played his last Test?
When the wheels come off for great teams, they unravel quickly and spectacularly. It happened to…