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R Kaushik
2019 ICC World Cup: Bat vs Ball (No) Contest in Modern Cricket | On the Ball
18 May 2019
England, the stage for the 2019 ICC World Cup, has long been known for bowler friendly conditions and pitches. But the notion could be broken this summer -- a revamped England cricket team (and…
R Kaushik
On The Ball | Wicket-Taker vs Economy Bowler: Indian Cricket Team’s Call Defines Its Philosophy
11 May 2019
In this age of slash bang cricket, more often than not it seems economy is preferred over wicket taking ability. But in the Indian cricket team, the approach isn’t always the same, writes R Kaushik…
R Kaushik
On the Ball | Rise of Vijay Shankar: Perseverance, Commitment and a Dose of Luck
20 Apr 2019
Vijay Shankar, the wildcard in the Indian cricket squad for the ICC World Cup — touted to bat in the No. 4 spot that too — will be an important cog in the India machine. After years of dodgy luck but…
R Kaushik
On the Ball | Leave the Captain Alone, Please
06 Apr 2019
Cricket is constantly evolving and technology has changed or shaped many aspects of the traditional game. However, since it is the only sport in the world where captain has a big role on the pitch as…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
Moise Kean Racial Abuse Shows Ugly Reality in Sport; India is No Exception
04 Apr 2019
Sport should not be about judging a person on pigment, but on the basis of merit on the playing field. Juventus striker Moise Kean’s racial abuse incident at Cagliari, and similar incidents across…
R Kaushik
On the Ball | Numbers Finally Catch Up With Test Cricket
23 Mar 2019
Starting with the Ashes from August 1 this year — the first tie of the inaugural World Test Championship — the players will sport their names, and numbers, on the back of their white shirts. This…
R Kaushik
On the Ball | IPL Franchise or Country: Indian Cricket’s Tug of War
09 Mar 2019
The workload of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and what it will mean for the Indian Cricket Team players at the ICC World Cup is at the centre of every debate. The BCCI will do well to take a cue…
R Kaushik
On the Ball: KL Rahul and the Humbling Road to Redemption
02 Mar 2019
KL Rahul’s quality as a cricketer has rarely been in question despite the setbacks that have plagued his journey to the Indian team. Having endured his share of the worst in 2018, the opener has…
Zubair Sofi
Rashik Salam Dar, the Face of J&K’s Cricket and Youth
24 Dec 2018
The 17-year-old fast bowler’s selection in the Mumbai Indians IPL team has raised hopes for Kashmir’s youth. The state is full of talent waiting to be discovered and honed with the government’s…
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281 AND BEYOND: VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
24 Nov 2018
VVS Laxman's autobiography -- 281 and Beyond -- was launched in Mumbai and the event saw the stylish batsman and Sachin Tendulkar get together for an innings down memory lane.