Losing is bad enough, but losing in the same way over and over is worse. It was not just a bad series that saw Bangladesh collapse against Afghanistan in the one-dayers at Dhaka – it was slow-motion deja vu. The continuous mishaps and inability to learn from their failures have become the most consistent feature […]
Losing is bad enough, but losing in the same way over and over is worse. It was not just a bad series that saw Bangladesh collapse against Afghanistan in the one-dayers at Dhaka – it was slow-motion deja vu. The continuous mishaps and inability to learn from their failures have become the most consistent feature […]
At times, Test Cricket is a game of luck masquerading as captaincy, not of skill or patience. The toss of a coin determined whether or not South Africa would chase their illustrious history or merely travel in circles. After achieving ten Test victories in a row, their brilliant run was not ended by an exposure […]
There’s something poetic about Joe Root walking into another Ashes summer in Australia, older, freer, and perhaps finally ready to silence that century-sized ghost. Root’s Ashes story in Australia has been a saga of near-misses. Across 27 innings down under, he’s averaged in the low 30s, despite looking untroubled for long spells. His highest, 89 […]
Halfway through the Women’s ODI World Cup, one thing’s clear: this isn’t your average run-fest carnival. The expected batting dominance has been replaced by chaos at the top, stubborn resistance in the middle, and left-arm spinners rewriting match scripts like seasoned storytellers. In a tournament spanning the contrasts of Indian and Sri Lankan pitches, the […]
Sometimes, a defeat tells you more about a team than any victory ever could. That is the belief of Roston Chase after West Indies’ seven-wicket defeat to India at Delhi, and, strangely enough, he may be right. In an age when West Indies cricket is apparently cursed to be forever wandering uneasily between rebuilding and […]
Every World Cup has its mismatches, but this one looks decidedly one-sided. The Pakistan Women, going into this contest, have the evidence of history, form, and common sense against them. England, on the other hand, looks like a team hardly out of breath while disposing of their foes. But there is always that utterly irresistible […]
Empty stands in Ahmedabad weren’t just a reflection of the calendar or ticket prices; they were a silent commentary on West Indies cricket. Once a powerhouse that could rattle the globe with raw pace and flair, the Caribbean side now limps through Test matches, especially against India. Why does this happen repeatedly, and what does […]
If there’s a defibrillator lying around R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka might need it. Their Women’s World Cup campaign, two games and one washout, already looks like a stalled car in Colombo’s monsoon traffic. But they’re not alone in the breakdown lane. New Zealand’s ride has been bumpy too, thumped by Australia, brushed aside by […]
So, Virat Kohli refused a commercial contract with RCB, cue the social media meltdown. “Is he quitting?” “Is RCB getting sold?” “Is he joining another franchise?” Calm down, folks. When you’re dealing with Kohli, context matters more than contracts. The man just led RCB to their first-ever IPL title, smashed over 650 runs, and restored […]
The Ranji Trophy was once the pulse of Indian cricket. Now, it runs the risk of becoming a postscript to it. With the start of the 91st season on October 15, one wonders if anyone is actually watching. With IPL trials, World Cup preparations, and a few Tests, India’s top red-ball tournament is fighting for […]
There comes a moment in every great player’s career when the opponent is not the bowler at the other end, but time itself. That is what is happening to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The clock continues to tick louder than ever. The 2027 World Cup is two years away, or thereabouts, but this pair […]