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,…

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…

“He knows what it takes to score big runs” – Chandrakant Pandit on Sarfaraz Khan

In a gripping display of skill and determination, debutant Sarfaraz Khan played a sparkling little cameo…

Failures mounting, Rajkot, Rohit Sharma’s best chance to get back among the runs

Winter is departing, but Rajkot is not very warm yet. It’s a bit chilly in the…

Courageous & inspiring, Avi Barot’s widow at renaming of Rajkot stadium

There will be different emotions at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium on Wednesday (February 14).…

Joe needs to go back to his Roots while batting in the third Test in Rajkot

An ugly hoick brought an end to a weird innings. Joe Root threw caution to the…

Kohli absence leaves India without batting X-factor

Make no mistake, Virat Kohli prioritising his family over cricket should not be frowned upon. He…

India v England: No surface tension, no Bunsen burners

There will be turn, possibly square, and from the first day. Tests will get over inside…