The Maidan in Mumbai is a vast arena of natural cricket resources. So how come the Indian Test side becomes a diluted version of this wealth of talent? Posted January 14, 2007 by Sahil Dutta
Sending failing players to hit meaningless hundreds in the Ranji Trophy is not the way to run Indian cricket. It's time the BCCI realised we are in the twenty first century. Posted January 22, 2007 by Ankur Verma
Time for positive World Cup thinking after Lara and Samuels halt the winning momentum of Greg Chappell's boys. Posted January 28, 2007 by Siddharth Viswanathan
Cricket is a game which unites people and where better to experience this camaraderie than the Caribbean? Posted March 19, 2007 by band afbab
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
Tough conditions can't hold back pace-setters Justin Rose and Brett Wetterich as Tiger Woods struggles on Day One. Posted April 06, 2007 by Jamie Scott
Extra tough conditions at the Augusta National course this year have made low scores impossible even for the top players. Posted April 08, 2007 by Jamie Scott
An Australian fan reveals why he won't be too upset if Mahela Jayawardene's men achieve their ultimate sporting dream on Saturday. Posted April 27, 2007 by Peter William Hoh
After a disastrous World Cup, the selectors have gone for a leaner, more youthful squad. And the first signs are encouraging. Posted May 16, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
After the successful series against Bangladesh, Rahul Dravid and Co are looking to a much sterner challenge. Posted June 04, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
The farcical events since the World Cup have shown beyond doubt that the people who run the game in India are a disastrous lot. Posted June 21, 2007 by band afbab
After being saved by the weather at Lord's, India played good all-round cricket to win at Trent Bridge. Can they hang on for a series win at the Oval? Posted August 05, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
Piyush Chalwa, Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik are the new generation of one-day stars to take India to glory. Posted August 12, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
The new Twenty20 league has attracted some promising Indian players, along with top foreign internationals. The BCCI may not like the new kid on the block, but they will have to accommodate it. Posted August 26, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
The best game of the World Cup tournament so far gave the bowlers some respect, and the organisers something to think about Posted September 16, 2007 by rohit sakunia
BCCI soundbites about grooming young players for the 2011 World Cup sound empty if they are not backed up by a strategic plan of getting a long-term coach and captain in place. Posted September 19, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
The indifferent performances by the Indians in the current ODI series against England are giving cause for concern. The likes of Ramesh Powar and Munaf Patel need to learn that fielding is a crucial part of the game. Posted September 04, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
Just when the country's national game is hitting the heights again, the National Federation come up with a crazy financial penalty plan. Posted September 14, 2007 by rohit sakunia
Under the resourceful MS Dhoni the Indian cricket team have made the most of their talented age range. It's looking good for the future. Posted September 24, 2007 by rohit sakunia
Against all the odds, India's enigmatic captain and his squad of talented youngsters are on the brink of emulating Kapil Dev and pulling off an unlikely win in a major tournament. But don't write off Pakistan who have been the team of the competition. Posted September 24, 2007 by rohit sakunia
Almost by default, the wicketkeeper-batsman was thrust into the cauldron of leading India's ODI and Twenty20 squads. His success is down to a combination of passion and aggression. Posted September 28, 2007 by rohit sakunia
India's victorious 1983 World Cup and 2007 Twenty20 skippers both led from the front and acted as an inspiration to the players. Posted September 28, 2007 by Sanjay Mehta
Bringing in young talent to replace Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly is only a worthwhile exercise if the players can score consistently in the one-day games. At the moment, it is not happening. Posted October 05, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
The future looks bright for India with the likes of Robin Uthuppa, Gautam Gambhir and Co making their mark. And there is plenty more talent coming through the ranks. Posted October 29, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
They may have new coaches and new talent, but Tendulkar, Ganguly, Yousuf and Younis will still be an old brigade force to be reckoned with. Posted November 04, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
One victory does not make an Indian summer and despite a creditable showing in the first Test against Pakistan, the aging spinner is not the man for the job. The right choice is Sourav Ganguly. Posted November 27, 2007 by Soma Sundara Rajan
Winning a series in the Aussies' back yard has been beyond the world of cricket for over a decade. But with a solid middle order and potent bowling attack, this Indian squad has the strength in depth to do it. Posted December 25, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
The result of the Melbourne Test was not a big surprise, but the margin of victory was disappointing. On a track more sub-continent than Australian the Indian batsmen let the side down. Posted December 30, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
South Africa, India, and Sri Lanka can only fight it out to see who's second best in the world of cricket while there's hope for Pakistan and a resurgent West Indies. As for England, forget it. Posted December 31, 2007 by Craig Hackney
The Aussie quest for glory continues after an amazing 122-run victory at the SCG. It helps when you have 13 players on the pitch. Posted January 06, 2008 by Sibo Mathew
History beckons the maligned Ricky Ponting and his men in the third Test, starting on January 16 – can the visitors defeat the world record-chasing No.1 side in the world on this fast bowlers’ paradise? Posted January 11, 2008 by James Mortimer
New coach Gary Kirsten is joining the Indian squad for the third Test - his presence will be a boost to a squad which has taken a battering on and off the field over the past two weeks. Posted January 14, 2008 by Madhusudan Rao
Despite the furore surrounding the second Test in Australia, India's players have lacked the fight Sourav Ganguly used to instil in the team. Instead, it's the Aussies whose claws have been sharpest. Posted January 15, 2008 by Sagar Joshi