Milking the Game: How Greed and Nepotism Broke HCA M.S. Shanker When I began this series — “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket” — my aim wasn’t merely to assign blame. It was to chronicle the slow disintegration of a once-proud cricketing culture. After six damning episodes, I took a breather to pursue a more constructive path…
Narendra Pal Singh: A Quiet Warrior Speaks In the long list of Hyderabad cricketers, there are stars and there are workhorses. And then, once in a while, you find a rare blend of both—a genuine athlete who let his performance do the talking, stayed clear of controversy, and yet, quietly left behind a legacy. Narendra…
MS Shanker As the Indian Premier League 2025 hurtles toward its high-voltage knockout phase, the nation finds itself caught in a different kind of tension — one not on the cricket field, but across its western borders. In a bold pre-emptive strike, Indian security forces have reportedly targeted terror camps deep inside Pakistani territory, sending…
The Narendra Modi government has made its position clear: national security is non-negotiable, and rogue neighbour Pakistan must be taught a lesson it won’t forget. The Prime Minister has promised an unprecedented response—one Pakistan wouldn’t have imagined in its wildest dreams. Unlike the past, this time, the Centre is moving with both resolve and responsibility….
MS Shanker In conversation with Khalid Abdul Qayyum, one of Hyderabad’s cricketing greats I’ve been on a mission lately—one that’s deeply personal and driven by passion: speaking to former Hyderabad cricketers who’ve donned the whites for the state and, in many cases, for the country. Their insights, their memories, and their vision for the game’s…
Friends, you’re invited to share your views boldly in the comments section below, as responsible citizens of India. If you believe it’s time for stronger, decisive action, express your support for the Modi government. The time to speak up is now. — Editor MS Shanker It’s an axiom now:…
MS Shanker Hyderabad’s cricketing legacy is rich, but its current state tells a different story. The decline of Hyderabad cricket has been a matter of concern for players, administrators, and fans alike. In this fourth part of our series on reviving Hyderabad cricket, we speak with Kanwaljit Singh, a stalwart who defied odds to carve…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, a seasoned constitutional authority and a practicing lawyer before assuming high office, has sent a clear warning to India’s judiciary: do not exceed your brief. His caution comes at a time when the Supreme Court has been increasingly accused of judicial overreach, intruding into domains explicitly reserved for the legislature and…
MS Shanker Barely days after AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) visited the BJP’s state headquarters in Chennai and shared the stage with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the alliance between the two parties has taken a confusing turn. Shah’s statement confirming the revival of the BJP-AIADMK alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly…
MS Shanker As I continued my deep dive into the revival of Hyderabad cricket, I had the privilege of meeting yet another remarkable former Ranji star—Maheshwar Singh. A dynamic and aggressive batsman, Singh played in an era before the likes of Krisnamachari Srikanth, Virender Sehwag, or even Rohit Sharma brought their attacking flair to Indian…
