Ajmal proves his Test credentials
Saeed Ajmal showed great control and guile to pick up his first five-wicket haul in just his sixth TestNagraj Gollapudi at Edgbaston07-Aug-2010" (let it go, let it go)," Saeed Ajmal shouted to the fielder at…
Inconsistent Pakistan face tough task
South Africa's all-round strength makes them firm favourites against an inexperienced Pakistan team missing its two best fast bowlers.Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan11-Nov-2010Zulqarnain Haider's departure from the squad is just another addition to the long list of issues…
India win with determination and a lot of luck
India never had a realistic chance of winning until Graeme Smith took the batting Powerplay when it wasn't needed and inside-edged on to his stumpsSidharth Monga at Wanderers16-Jan-2011On days like these, you realise the value…
You have got to fear Yusuf Pathan
Yusuf Pathan has shrugged off blows to the shoulder, rescued India from dire situations, and proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with Sidharth Monga at SuperSport Park23-Jan-2011You have got to fear a…
'I realised I was on the wrong track'
Virat Kohli has learnt a lot about himself and his batting over the last year. Bigger challenges than the World Cup lie ahead, but there's little doubt he's ready for them allSharda Ugra27-May-2011In the season…
A green and pleasant land suits England fine
When a pitch with a strong green tinge greeted them, England knew they'd been presented with everything they could have hoped forAndrew McGlashan at Trent Bridge06-Jul-2011If England could have turned up at any ground in…
The secret of Laxman's steel: Hyderabad
He may not be able to play for his Ranji side often, but follows them closely even when on tour and is encouraged by the upturn after they hit rock bottom Sidharth Monga01-Dec-2011"Yes, yes I…
Limp India regress into retro mode
For the most part of the second Test, India looked like they belonged not to a bygone age of general trendiness and cool that the best of retro represents, but a time of cricketing nightmaresSharda…
My husband, the perfectionist
While he was very particular about how he approached the game, he had the great ability to leave cricket on the field once the day was doneVijeeta Dravid12-Mar-2012I've been married to Rahul for almost nine…
Even in defeat, a powerful statement
There was no upset in Sharjah as Afghanistan were comfortably beaten, but they did enough to show they deserve more chances at the top levelGeorge Dobell in Sharjah10-Feb-2012If anyone feared that Afghanistan might wilt in…