This 408-run thrashing in Guwahati is hardly the first dispiriting or demoralising loss that Indian cricket…
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All-rounders galore, specialists ignored, India’s recipe for Test disaster
By Shamik Chakrabarty in Guwahati Simon Harmer’s comment at the post-match press conference felt ironic. “The…
Envisaging India’s Future in Test Cricket After the Debacles at Home
Picture credit – BCCI Let’s begin with a short quiz. When was the previous time…
White-ball riches a prime reason for India’s red-ball decline
Gautam Gambhir said in the post-match press conference that we need to prioritise Test cricket. Yes,…
IND vs SA: Harmer Savours Series Win as Milestones Take Back Seat
After playing a major part in the team’s historic series win over India, South Africa spinner…
Bavuma attempts to douse ‘grovel’ fire
Shamik Chakrabarty in Guwahati Shukri Conrad started the fire, Temba Bavuma tried to douse it. On…
IND vs SA: Bavuma Deflects ‘Grovel’ Row, Highlights India’s ‘Bauna’ Jibe
South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma did not defend head coach Shukri Conrad’s “grovel” comments, but…
Abject India thrashed by 408 runs in Guwahati; lose series 2-0
By Shamik Chakrabarty in Guwahati Rarely do you see a knock as poor as Sai Sudharsan’s…
India’s Test cricket will continue downward spiral without soul-searching and course correction
Boria Majumdar It was 10:05 am and Simon Harmer’s loopy off-spin hit high on Rishabh Pant’s…
The End Is Nigh – India Surrender to Harmer
By Shamik Chakrabarty in Guwahati Ravindra Jadeja was still optimistic at the press conference after…