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Jemimah Rodrigues' sparkle slays demons, bursts Australian aura of invincibility as India Women script history

India, Oct. 31 -- "Here we go again." If all fairytales begin with "Once upon a time.", then the not-fairytales are bound by "Here we go again." "Here we go again." was the underlying theme of much o... Read More


Technique gaps and slowing reflex: Why Virat Kohli stands exposed in Australia

India, Oct. 24 -- Caught on the off-side driving away from the body. Trapped leg before by the ball coming in. That's what Virat Kohli's Australian ODI sojourn thus far reads: two innings, 12 deliver... Read More


Virat Kohli's career not on crutches yet, but excuses won't work anymore; Sydney ODI could decide his future

India, Oct. 23 -- Until five nights back, in 29 One-Day International innings in Australia, Virat Kohli boasted five centuries and six other 50-plus knocks. He also had eight single-digit scores but h... Read More


Sarfaraz Khan can't: Agarkar panel's bitter birthday gift leaves Mumbaikar staring at uncertain future

India, Oct. 22 -- This time last year, Sarfaraz Khan was the toast of a nation, even in defeat. With India trailing New Zealand by 356 runs after being shot out for their lowest home total of 46 in Be... Read More


MAK Pataudi, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni: Captain Shubman Gill finds himself in exalted company

India, Oct. 19 -- Nearly a decade and a half after the iconic 'Tera kya hoga, Kaliya?' line in Sholay, Raj Singh Dungarpur reprised Gabbar Singh in real life with the most famous four words in Indian ... Read More


Shubman Gill doesn't want hand-holding but neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma would shy away from stepping in

India, Oct. 18 -- Like the rest of his colleagues, Shubman Gill hasn't played a One-Day International for more than seven months. India's last 50-over game was on March 9, in the final of the Champion... Read More


Australia series might have forced Gill's hand in enforcing follow-on, Windies' fightback raises questions on his wisdom

India, Oct. 13 -- Until March 2001, the follow-on was viewed as a badge of honour, a symbol of dominance and supremacy. Captains barely thought twice before sticking the opposition in for a second tim... Read More


Yashasvi Jaiswal's growing love for daddy hundreds, seasoned-pro mentality make Virender Sehwag, Sunil Gavaskar proud

India, Oct. 10 -- In all levels of red-ball cricket, coaches expect their openers to bat time, preferably give the first hour, if not the first session, to the bowlers, and to bat big. Yashasvi Jaiswa... Read More


Shubman Gill sides with seniors Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma even though Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar think otherwise

India, Oct. 9 -- Last Sunday, after Shubman Gill was named India's next One-Day International captain, chief selector Ajit Agarkar side-stepped questions on the future of Gill's predecessor, Rohit Sha... Read More


Rohit Sharma's succession plan could have been postponed, is it all too soon and quick for Shubman Gill

India, Oct. 6 -- Four and a half months ago, Shubman Gill was just one of the boys tasked with taking Indian cricket into the future. Today, the 26-year-old has become the unquestioned leader of men. ... Read More