Horizontal-bat prowess aside, temperament sets Shubman Gill apart

It was October 27, 2018, a date I remember as the Deodhar Trophy final was being…

Bapu’s heartbreak and Rohit’s apology

Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai Axar Patel was brought into the attack in the ninth over. That…

The New Indian Fan and the Changing Sports Tourism Landscape

It was the India versus Pakistan encounter at the 2019 World Cup and I was in…

Champions Trophy: India ready to hit ground running

–Shamik Chakrabarty in Dubai They came together, not in batches. Gautam Gambhir was the first to…

With Axar Patel experiment working, time to give Rishabh Pant a go at No. 6?

For two games in a row, India have batted KL Rahul at No. 6. And in…

With or without Bumrah, bench strength gives India Champions Trophy edge  

A team’s strength can often be assessed by how good the bench is. And that’s where…

Felicitations of Padma awardees, laser show – Cuttack awaits grand party

-Shamik Chakrabarty in Cuttack The scheduled start of the game is at 1.30 pm. By 10…

Numbers alone don’t tell the story of Harshit Rana’s impactful debut

When Harshit Rana first took the field during the Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against…

Washington Sundar – The ‘Aman’ Of Indian Cricket Team

Do you remember Salman Khan as ‘Aman’ in Karan Johar’s iconic film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?’…

Virat Kohli’s Redemption Quest: Can he rise from the ashes?

Virat Kohli, a name synonymous with greatness, has long been regarded as one of the finest…