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By treating cricket as war, India and Pakistan do the game a disserviceSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 07:10 IST
In trying to merge the two worlds in this Asia Cup, players, administrators and top politicians of the two nations have overplayed cricket’s significance and symbolism
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
IND vs ENG: Without support from rest of the pace pack, a fizzy 5-for day goes flat for Jasprit BumrahSubscriber Only
June 22, 2025 23:49 IST
As England went from 398/7 to 465 all out, the talismanic pacer had to get early breakthroughs, end partnerships and even clean up the tail.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
IND vs ENG: How a village of 7000 raised England cricket’s Prince Harry BrookSubscriber Only
June 22, 2025 20:34 IST
His late grandfather Tony drilled into him nuances of captaincy and grandmum Pauline kept his morale high through the centuries and the ducks in his growing years.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
India vs England 1st Test: Listless bowling, dropped catches make it a Jasprit Bumrah solo salvoSubscriber Only
June 22, 2025 00:22 IST
Woeful catching and drab bowling see India fail to capitalise on overcast conditions.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Why handspringing Rishabh Pant is a box-office superstar in traditional LeedsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 18:29 IST
Pant's 134 was a heady mix of outrageous skill and imagination that mesmerised everyone at the Headingley stadium.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Clear message from Jaiswal and Gill at Leeds: Indian batting story never endsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 07:48 IST
IND vs ENG: Jaiswal opens the innings like Rohit, and Shubman has taken Kohli's No.4. At least on the first match day after the two big retirements, no one was missed by anyone as India finished at 359 for three.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Shubman Gill takes captaincy in his stride with risk-free defense and assured strokeplaySubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 00:39 IST
His Headingley 100 kicks off the Gill-era of breezy batting and smooth leadership.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal prove fears of Team India’s decline in post-Rohit Kohli era misplacedSubscriber Only
June 20, 2025 20:20 IST
Team-in-transition make a statement with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul's first-wicket partnership of 91.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Leeds Test preview: With Kuldeep Yadav toiling hard in the nets, and dry conditions expected, will India be tempted to take a punt?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2025 23:30 IST
The sun was out in full glory in Leeds, giving the Indians a 'home away from home' feel and also some unwanted doubts and dilemmas. Prime among them: should Kuldeep be in the playing XI? Here's what unfolded at the nets on the eve of the first Test.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
In Leeds, Jasprit Bumrah fandom set to peak; Sachin Tendulkar wants him to keep ball on the stumps in first hourSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 20:34 IST
Bradford's British Asians, a majority of whom have Pakistan roots, are expected to turn out in good numbers at Headingley
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
Sachin Tendulkar interview: What should Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair do to succeed in England Test series?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2025 20:18 IST
The legendary batsman identifies front-foot defense as the key, and presents customised solutions to individual top-order batsmen to address their potential challenges.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Sachin Tendulkar on renaming of India-England Test series: My first phone call was to the Pataudi family to inform themSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 16:51 IST
Legendary cricketer says after discussions with the family, ICC as well as the Indian and English cricket boards, it was decided to award a trophy to the winning captain, which will be called Pataudi Medal of Excellence.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Express Interview with Cheteshwar Pujara: – Indian batsmen have to play late, cut out few shots but turnaround time between IPL and Tests not idealSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 16:02 IST
Pujara believes the first Test pitch at Headingley won’t suit finger spinners but if India play Kuldeep Yadav instead of Ravindra Jadeja, they might worry about their batting depth.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
The incredible Solly bhai story: Gavaskar’s friend, got Tendulkar to Yorkshire and benefactor to hundreds of Indian cricketers in EnglandSubscriber Only
June 18, 2025 22:23 IST
Suleman 'Solly' Adam has hosted, by a conservative estimate, 400 cricketers, including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar; Solly had boarded a ship to England with just three pounds in his pocket but made money in the petrol-pump business.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Why was Shubman Gill made India’s Test captain? Coaches and trainer highlight his key traitsSubscriber Only
June 18, 2025 12:17 IST
Consistency of conduct, self confidence, discipline, system-oriented and all the time in the world to face fast bowling are just some of the attributes that should hold Shubman Gill in good stead as he takes over reins of the Test team.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
WTC Final: Fairytale-spoilers Australia can’t meddle with the feel-good Temba Bavuma storySubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 08:00 IST
South Africa becomes the second team this century to beat the mighty Aussies in an ICC final, giving them ownership of the sparkling silver mace, the symbol of global Test supremacy.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
How Sarpanch Shreyas joined the India captaincy race this IPLSubscriber Only
June 07, 2025 07:50 IST
IPL 2025: The Punjab Kings maverick needs friends to add new English words to his vocabulary, not to unload at 3 a.m, because like he says, "not to sound condescending, but I have all the answers"
Sat, Jun 07, 2025
Nephew Nadal and how everyone needs to have an Uncle Toni in their livesSubscriber Only
May 31, 2025 07:50 IST
How Rafa's mentor once convinced him he could open up the skies and make it rain, and other such magical impossibilities to make him feel invincible.
Sat, May 31, 2025
How does Alcaraz trap Sinner in the backhand corner? Like Nadal used to do against FedererSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 07:59 IST
Ahead of the French Open, watch the Italian Open final to understand why Alcaraz has the edge over Sinner.
Sat, May 24, 2025
Like at the start of MS Dhoni era, it’s Shubman Gill Vs In-betweeners … Generational leap loading?Subscriber Only
May 17, 2025 07:52 IST
What is common between Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh? The battle of leadership against a junior
Sun, May 18, 2025
The physics behind Hardik Pandya’s curved bat that enables his signature no-look sixesSubscriber Only
May 15, 2025 11:03 IST
The curve in the willow and the facilitation of the precise angle where it makes contact with the leather plays a big role in sending it to the stands
Thu, May 15, 2025
Virat Kohli retires: He never gave up until one day he didSubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 12:11 IST
Quitting before England Test series is a judicious 'well left'. It is another grim reminder of aging - the fittest too can get jaded, the driven too slow down and even Kings call it a day.
Fri, May 16, 2025
Virat Kohli’s loneliness: How stardom extracted a heavy price of friendships from himSubscriber Only
May 10, 2025 07:45 IST
A discomfiting peek into the glitzy world of stars that often gets lonely, and where old friends and extended family address you as aap and feel intimidated.
Sat, May 10, 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 14, is no Sachin TendulkarSubscriber Only
May 05, 2025 07:25 IST
It burdens the untested rookies and undermines the legends of the game
Mon, May 05, 2025
MS Dhoni’s 8-ball 12 against RCB a lesson for struggling Novak DjokovicSubscriber Only
May 03, 2025 08:16 IST
Djokovic says he can turn on the tap and play his 'best' at Grand Slams. Dhoni's IPL shows even the greats can't strike form at will.
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