Deep-Rooted Joe and the art of adapting to unique batting techniques

Let’s go back 12 years in time. Desperate for a series-levelling win, India had England down…

Graham Thorpe passes away at the age of 55

Graham Thorpe, the left-hand middle-order batsman who was one of the fulcrums of the England team…

England just seem to be peaking at the right time

There are some unforgettable memories which echo right through a lifetime. For the English players, who…

Anderson to retire after first Test against West Indies at Lord’s

James Anderson has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the first Test against…

Derek Underwood would bowl nine balls out of 10 on a coin: Dilip Vengsarkar

Derek Underwood had earned the sobriquet ‘Deadly’ because he was deadly on sticky dogs (damp pitches).…

The trials and tribulations behind James Anderson’s 700 Test wickets

  Where to start and how to end? The question that flashes in the mind while…

Crap cricket, not Bazball, from England

‘Agony aunt’ is a typical British term. In the good old days, it was used for…

Few notable Away series wins in Test cricket post Covid pandemic

Along with drawn Tests, something else is becoming rare. Series wins away from home that matter.…

Hard-fought series win could change Rohit’s captaincy narrative

It was a conversation with Rohit Sharma that left a lasting impression on me. India had…

Tough day in Ranchi for an Indian team in transition

Ravi Ashwin will be 38 this year, while Ravindra Jadeja, his partner-in-crime, is about 10 months…