A palpable tension had kept about 20,000 fans at Dubai International Stadium on the edge of…
Author: Shamik Chakrabarty
First semi-final, first-half takeaway – a Steve Smith masterclass
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai There was a period in the game when Steve Smith faced 10…
Four spinners against Australia? – Rohit Sharma speaks of the temptation
Rohit Sharma addressing the Presser (PC: Shamik Chakrabarty) Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai This was how it…
Varun’s five-for, India’s tactical masterclass sink Kiwis
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai Tom Latham went for a reverse sweep against Ravindra Jadeja, missed the…
Phillips takes stunner, ‘gatecrashes’ Kohli’s party
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai Whenever Virat Kohli comes out to bat, he carries a cycle of…
Calculated aggression: The tried and tested NZ template against India’s spin-punch
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai There was something remarkable in Rachin Ravindra’s 134 off 157 balls at…
Rohit set to play, but what about Shami – Stick or twist is the question for India
The Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday is effectively a…
Rahul admits pressure, says he doesn’t try to emulate Pant
Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai KL Rahul was frank and honest. There was no beating around the…