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Kapil, Gavaskar rise above petty politics to aid ailing Imran Khan, remind of cricket's grace, dignity and humanity

India, Feb. 17 -- Just two days back, India and Pakistan played out a World Cup game which was marked, again, by a studied lack of handshakes, which is such a traditional and endearing part of all spo... Read More


After empty threats and hollow chest-thumping, Pakistan come face-to-face with reality as India reduce them to rubble

India, Feb. 16 -- First, was the buzz of anticipation. Then, the dampener in the form of a brazen boycott that was never going to fly. After this, eventuated hectic back-channel parleying to try and h... Read More


Rivalry or not, this is a match India and Pakistan are desperate to not lose

India, Feb. 15 -- "I feel you should stop asking this question on the rivalry. This is not a rivalry anymore." With his trademark smile plastered on his face, Suryakumar Yadav responded how he wanted... Read More


In-form Suryakumar Yadav runs into old bugbear Pakistan with unfinished business to settle

India, Feb. 15 -- If you are a batter, what would you take -- being out of form, or being out of runs? How do you make that distinction? What is it that defines form other than runs? Can one be indepe... Read More


Sahibzada Farhan and Usman Tariq, the aces in Pakistan's pack, plot a quiet but devastating India coup at the Premadasa

India, Feb. 14 -- Daryl Mitchell is the latest in a long line of batters who have gorged on the Indian bowling. The list is extended and illustrious and includes, among others, Javed Miandad and Zahee... Read More


Delhi-Colombo flight tickets soar to INR 1.8 lakh; hotel room rates hit $150 as India-Pakistan mania engulfs Sri Lanka

India, Feb. 14 -- By their very nature, Sri Lankans are a happy people. Even at the height of the Civil War which ravaged the tear-drop island for decades, the average person on the street found reaso... Read More


Chastened by mini collapses, India approach Colombo wary of multi-pronged Pakistan spin threat

India, Feb. 13 -- Two expected wins from two matches notwithstanding, it's been a slightly bizarre T20 World Cup for India's acclaimed batters. There have been three half-centuries of different hues, ... Read More


Why fear when SKY is here? Suryakumar Yadav's masterclass rescues India from embarrassing banana skin

India, Feb. 8 -- Suryakumar Yadav stood alongside Monank Patel, the United States captain, by the side of the pitch with match referee Andy Pycroft fussing over them. Ravi Shastri was waiting for his ... Read More


Red-hot India out to redefine history, launch 'monopoly' era as T20 World Cup returns to home turf after 10 years

India, Feb. 7 -- Monopoly. It's a strong word, a word that denotes dominance over a sustained length of time, a concept that separates the greats from even the very goods. It speaks to the ability to ... Read More


Red-hot India out to redefine history, launch 'monopoly' era as T20 World Cup back on home turf after 10 years

India, Feb. 7 -- Monopoly. It's a strong word, a word that denotes dominance over a sustained length of time, a concept that separates the greats from even the very goods. It speaks to the ability to ... Read More