Big scores in the second innings are sometimes rated more valuable than those in the first.…
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Why Siraj was India’s most valuable performer on Day 3
Shortly after the end of the England innings and before the Indians came out to bat…
With or without ball in hand, Ashwin has been a talisman
As R Ashwin pauses at 500 wickets, I’d like to take my readers back to a…
A chip off the old block – Ravichandran’s role in Ashwin’s ascent
He was a medium-pacer in the third division of the Chennai league. All that he wanted…
Ashwin introduced after Duckett’s 50: Did Rohit miss a trick?
On a day India doffed its cap to Ravichandran Ashwin for reaching the milestone of 500…
Jadeja’s Mindset Augurs Well for Rest of the Series
India’s overnight score was 326-5. Ravindra Jadeja was unbeaten on 110. Maker of five Test centuries,…
Rohit Sharma the Batter Shows Impeccable Timing to Bail his Team Out
This is an Indian side without the great Virat Kohli and the dependable KL Rahul. There…
Sarfaraz fillip for Ranji Trophy and players who toil away from spotlight
A timely and personal recollection: This was a Mumbai-Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy group league match at…
Twin tons and Sarfaraz’s sparkle put India in good position on Day 1 in Rajkot
Hundreds from Rohit Sharma (131) and Ravindra Jadeja (110 not out) ensured India ended Day 1…