The talk these days is all about whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will last until the next World Cup. Speculation, debates, and opinions are flying thick and fast. But honestly, I only hope and pray that these two stalwarts stay away from the last pages of newspapers and, more importantly, from the noise of…
Trust me, in India, cricket is not merely a sport; it is a shared language spoken across every street corner, tea stall, and marketplace. It lives in the memory of spectators as much as it does in the record books. The beauty of the game lies in the countless moments that linger in public consciousness—moments…
What more can an Indian cricket fan ask for? A historic 96-run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final has not only crowned the India national cricket team champions once again, but has also etched a remarkable milestone in cricket history — a third consecutive T20…
The time has come to take a hard, honest call on Abhishek Sharma. Let me be clear: this is not a dismissal of his talent. Abhishek is one of the most explosive young batters in Indian cricket today. His range, his bat speed, and his ability to clear the ropes at will make him a…
Winning and losing are inseparable parts of sport. Even the greatest teams fall. But what unfolded against South Africa on Sunday night was not merely a defeat — it was a capitulation. For a side stacked with world-class talent, losing by 70 runs without mounting a credible fight is unacceptable. The setting magnified the disappointment….
Last evening at the R. Premadasa Stadium, cricket once again reminded us why the game is played with bat and ball — not with press statements, political posturing or television theatrics. India didn’t respond to provocation. It responded to length balls and loose deliveries. And that is precisely why Pakistan, or anyone else for that…
Having played Ranji Trophy cricket for Hyderabad in my younger days and continuing to coach tiny-tots even in my late seventies, I often hear people ask whether India can still produce world-class cricketers. My answer, without hesitation, is yes — abundantly so. Talent is not India’s problem. Guidance, patience, and timely correction often are. When…
Maheshwar Singh As India celebrates a commanding 4–1 T20 series victory, the timing could hardly be better. With the ICC T20 World Cup around the corner, there is a growing sense that something deeper than just form is taking shape — a generational shift that blends raw youth with a fearless new brand of Indian…
Can there be a more stirring tribute to India’s 77th Republic Day than a roaring 3–0 lead over a visiting New Zealand side at Guwahati—just days before the T20 World Cup countdown begins? As the tricolour rises each January, so too does a familiar rhythm in Indian life: the crack of willow, the hum of…
Cricket, like politics, has a short memory and a sharp tongue. One lean series is enough to turn a “Hitman” into “No-Hit-Rohit,” and suddenly the whispers grow louder than the applause. Rohit Sharma’s modest returns in the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand have reignited the oldest debate in Indian cricket: when does a…
