IPL injuries aggravate Kirsten's concerns
To some it is an entertainment and reasons to hold jolly, raunchy post-match parties. For others it becomes a concern when the injury list of top players keeps growing. Read Column »
Sangakkara's leadership faces IPL challenge
Not only is Lalit Modi prepared to taking on the dishevelled band of terrorists. On a day when Sri Lanka remembered the Lahore attack of a year ago, Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara have urged fellow countrymen to turn up to this year's Indian Premier League. Read Column »
Defiant Modi takes a stand against terrorism
As Lalit Modi hovers over his prized possession, the Indian Premier League, he realises he cannot afford to make the same mistake he made last year. Read Column »
Selection puzzles leave questions but not answers
This may seem like the old refrain of a discordant tune from a worn out record, yet there are reasons behind the belief the Krish Srikkanth-led Chennai selection mafia, are in the middle of a jigsaw puzzle they can’t finish. Read Column »
Oh Kolkata: are there gardening plans for The Eden?
Having lost to South Africa at Nagpur by an innings, India's politicised board, it is suggested are behaving as would a juvenile denied their favourite videogame PlayStation and are seeking a form of revenge. Read Column »
Two coaching styles under examination
Forget the current media hype of how this Test series with South Africa is all about status and ranking. That is such a asinine metaphor: like a roll of the drums and a trumpet call as a hard TV sell to attract a wary public. Read Column »
Time for reality in Indian selection policy
It is time to take off the rose coloured spectacles and do what John Wright once suggested, get a vision of the future to take India to the top and to stay there. Being numero uno is one thing, staying there is another matter. Read Column »
Eric Who? India's new bowling consultant
Without pointing a finger at Gary Kirsten’s surprise nomination as Team India’s new bowling consultant, the choice of Eric Simons does bring with it a South African-style pince-nez myopia to the national coaching ranks. Read Column »
India's refusal for referrals could be a problem
There could be a problem if India decide not to go ahead with the review system in the series against South Africa. Read Column »
A tumultuous decade of controversy
Terrorism, allegations of racism and admitted malpractice charges involving money and big names: the decade saw everything in the world of cricket. Read Column »