Simon Harmer, a bowler reborn, credits Mumbai coach

Shamik Chakrabarty at Eden Gardens Last month in Rawalpindi, Simon Harmer bowled a dream delivery to…

Gill Craze, Painted Faces and Lifelong Loyalty: Eden Comes Alive for India-South Africa

  Mohor Chaudhuri at Eden Gardens The sun had not yet risen completely above Eden Gardens,…

Washington Sundar selection a home-conditions experiment worth trying

The talking point on day 1 at the Eden Gardens was the Washington Sundar experiment. Was…

Bounce inconsistent, don’t believe any of the batters grew in confidence: SA batting coach

Shamik Chakrabarty at Eden Gardens On Day 1 of the first Test here at Eden Gardens,…

Eden Gardens a living postcard of Kolkata’s cricket culture – colourful, noisy, unpredictable and full of heart!

Mohor Chaudhuri at Eden Gardens The morning began with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm even…

Temba Bavuma: Fulcrum of South Africa’s Test Revival

By Bharath Ramaraj Leadership is a subjective quality that cannot be quantified. In cricket, one could…

Pant fitter than ever, Jurel to keep his place, and pitch talk: Highlights from India practice at Eden Gardens

  Gargi Raut at Eden Gardens Eden Gardens and headlines about the pitch are a match…

Dhruv Jurel in Contention on ‘Sporting’ Eden Pitch

By Shamik Chakrabarty in Mumbai The Indian team management is seriously considering playing Dhruv Jurel in…

November 10, 1991 – the day India won despite White Lightning striking Eden Gardens

Boria Majumdar With the Indian and South African players having touched down in Kolkata, the focus…

Having upset the red-hot favourites, can India now live up to that tag against South Africa?

Boria Majumdar In 24 hours, India’s women’s team will play the most important match of their…