The Sydney Test between Australia and India sparked claims of bad sportsmanship and racism, and was not a bright point in the history of the game ... Posted January 06, 2008 by Sailesh Akkaraju
For this incensed Indian supporter, the Aussies' record-equalling victory in Sydney leaves a bitter taste of racism and incompetent umpiring. Posted January 07, 2008 by Sidharth Bhan
The BCCI have suspended the acrimonious series Down Under until Harbhajan Singh's appeal against his three-match ban is heard. What on earth is cricket coming to? And whatever happened to integrity and sportsmanship? Posted January 07, 2008 by Craig Hackney
Yes, the umpires had a shocker, but so did the tourists' batting in the second innings. And give credit where it is due to the Aussies, whose unbeaten run now stretches back to August 2005. Posted January 08, 2008 by Soma Sundara Rajan
When Yuvraj Singh and Sri Sreesanth were out but given not out in England last year, there wasn't hear a murmur from India. But a bad decision Down Under and the world's most powerful board roll out the sob-story PR machine. Posted January 11, 2008 by Craig Hackney
India's greatest batsman is becoming a liability on air. His latest outburst is beyond the pale. Posted March 17, 2007 by Sanjay Mehta
After winning the inaugural ICC Twenty20, the Indians have been taught a lesson by the world champions. Can Rahul Dravid and Co regroup ahead of the series against Pakistan and Australia? Posted October 17, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
Sri Lanka confirm their status as the best in Asia as Greg Chappell's under-achievers count their losses in the departure lounge. But Bob Woolmer's murder throws up another big question. Posted March 24, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
Team India go into the World Cup with high hopes and the strongest batting line-up in the tournament. Can the bowling and fielding rise to the occasion? Posted March 02, 2007 by Utpal Deole
Golf's first Major of 2007 begins in Augusta on Thursday - and there are no prizes for guessing who's favourite to win Posted April 04, 2007 by Jamie Scott
Tight bowling and good batting went a long way to securing a famous victory in Perth. With Australia under pressure, can the Indians complete a remarkable Test comeback by winning in Adelaide? Posted January 22, 2008 by Partha Rajagopal
No-one comes out of the Sydney Test with their heads held high. Commentators are divided as to where the blame lies but while the squabbling continues, it's the glorious game of cricket that suffers. Posted January 08, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
With competition for places hotting up and Yuvraj Singh in great touch, it's time for the best captain India has produced to go out in the manner his great career deserves. Posted November 26, 2007 by rohit sakunia
Former Indian spin king Bishen Bedi is being threatened with legal action after questioning whether Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan's action was legal. It's time to put the facts straight. Posted August 18, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
Coach Greg Chappell may be the first head to roll, but who is really to blame for India's poor showing in the World Cup? Posted March 26, 2007 by Craig Hackney
There could be many reasons for the ugly reaction of supporters to the defeats of India and Pakistan, but gambling is more likely the root cause. Posted March 19, 2007 by Sanjay Mehta
Drastic action needs to be taken after the World Cup debacle. And the first head to roll should be that of coach Chappell. Posted March 27, 2007 by mahesh ramani
A Sportingo contributor who was there to see his countrymen thumped by Sri Lanka sums up the latest World Cup debacle. Posted March 25, 2007 by band afbab
The ICL is an upstart crash, bang, wallop league for former players and raw youngsters. It will do little to enhance Indian cricket. Posted July 14, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
Barring a miracle it's goodbye India after a dismal World Cup showing. Posted March 24, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
The ghosts of 'bodyline' are alive and well in Sydney after one of the biggest controversies to hit the game in many a year. We want to know what YOU think of it all. Posted January 08, 2008 by Sportingo Team
Yes, Ricky Ponting's all-conquering team march on. But by stooping to tactics which compromise sportsmanship are they ruining the good name of cricket? Posted January 06, 2008 by Madhusudan Rao
The World Cup is just four months away and it doesn't look as if anyone can stop Ricky Ponting's green-and-gold glory boys. Posted November 23, 2006 by Arvind Iyengar
The little maestro has been struggling with his fitness after 20 years of gruelling Test and ODI cricket. But he could still make the 2011 World Cup if he took time out now. Posted September 15, 2007 by band afbab
The Australian coach has done nothing for Indian cricket. It's time to pay him off and let him go. Posted April 03, 2007 by ganesh rao
The Sydney Test will never be forgotten, but for the wrong reasons, as claim and counter claim continue. Is cricket losing its status as the last bastion of fair play and sportsmanship? Posted January 07, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The Aussie opener's broadside at India's Harjbajan Singh is out of character for a player who is known to uphold the spirit of cricket – so what’s going on? Posted February 27, 2008 by Greg Smith
The West Indian umpire has had a distinguished career and deserves respect, not the BCCI's unfounded criticism. And we can expect more of this football-style reaction as a 'win at all costs' attitude pervades Test cricket. Posted January 14, 2008 by Rupert Carson-Smyth
Australia won, India lost - but the second Test result left Sportingo's Aussie cricket expert Craig Hackney truly embarrassed. Shame on you, umpires. Posted January 06, 2008 by Craig Hackney
Bad umpiring decisions, claims of racism and lack of sportsmanship are one thing, but Mike Procter's decision to ban the Indian spinner has fanned the flames of hatred. Posted January 08, 2008 by James Mortimer
The little maestro was handed the captaincy baton in 1999 and dropped it. Akshay Nair reckons the selectors need look no further than one of India's greatest cricketing stalwarts. Posted October 31, 2007 by Dr. Akshay Nair
The salaried selectors came up with virtually the same 15-man World Cup squad predicted by our man on the scene in India. He reckons the job should have been left to the captain, core players and coach. Posted February 26, 2007 by Sagar Joshi
Barring one or two surprises, the Indian selectors seem to have done a fine job. And they