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Harleen Deol carries Jemimah Rodrigues as Poonam Yadav looks on during a training session ahead of the third ODI against England in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

India shouldn't let guard down

Playing with an existing injury has probably given Poonam the impetus to perform better.

24 Feb 2020 2:32 AM IST

Kohli & Co did not put extra effort to win ODIs

There were a few take-aways, post both the matches, that both India and the Kiwis will need to ponder on.

10 Feb 2020 5:41 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson. (Photo: Twitter)

Kohli looks a much secure captain than he was

What was more commendable was that inspite of Bumrah going a bit awry, skipper Kohli gave him the ball in both overs of...

3 Feb 2020 6:00 AM IST

Competition gets the best out of an athlete

Shorter formant matches played, post ICCWC, have shown that the selectors and the management have accepted their folly.

27 Jan 2020 1:09 AM IST

Of captains and their penchant to lead from front

Kumble, having captained India in 14 Tests 17 years after his debut, felt there is no born leader.

20 Jan 2020 1:27 AM IST

Overall, the Indian team has improved as a fielding unit but slip fielding is something we are still looking to improve, said Cheteshwar Pujara after the third and final India versis Sri Lanka Test in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Cheteshwar Pujara stocks are on rise amidst the slump

The powerhouse of cricket, that Mumbai was, lost to Meghalaya in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 competition last year.

13 Jan 2020 2:11 AM IST

After seeing Amitabh Bachchans message regarding his knock against West Indies, Indian skipper Virat Kohli thanked the Bollywood star and called him an inspiration. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI's planning is haphazard

To engage with the Windies in yet another international series featuring three T20s and ODIs a few months later is a...

9 Dec 2019 1:05 AM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer with Pakistan players Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam at the post-match ceremony. (Photo: AFP)

Scales are tilted in favour of home teams

The Australians are bullying a hapless, inexperienced team from Pakistan while the New Zealanders are giving nightmares...

3 Dec 2019 1:59 AM IST

Indian attack gives no leeway

The team balance, on these slower surfaces would be based on the right combination of spin and pace.

18 Nov 2019 2:21 AM IST

Teenager Shafali Verma (right) collects her player of the match cheque. (Photo: BCCI)

Shafali Varma has filled slot left vacant by Mithali Raj

With Shreyas Iyer showing consistency and scoring big runs, the issue of the Indian middle order seems sorted for now,...

12 Nov 2019 4:42 AM IST

To resuscitate Test cricket, BCCI needs to ensure top class facilities for the die-hards to attend five days of real cricket. (Photo: BCCI)

Fans should be provided top class facilities

Apart from the ones listed above a crucial factor is the paying spectators who follow the game, particularly Test...

4 Nov 2019 1:16 AM IST

There's no better coach than Ravi Shastri to guide youngsters

Ravi always enjoyed his time on and off the field. If he partied hard, he played his cricket harder.

29 Oct 2019 12:56 AM IST