A lament for my youth Tuesday, November 11, 2008 5:30 PM
One of these days I will switch on the television and not feel like watching cricket any more. Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly have left the game, and Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are surely next. ...more
The last waltz - in Nagpur? Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:04 PM
Ganguly and Kumble are leaving the game, but they will never leave cricketing hearts, and this is not the last we will see of them. ...more
A 'level' playing field? Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:19 PM
Why is it that the Asian (and sometimes Caribbean) cricketers always seem to get the rough end of the stick in decisions regarding 'fair play', the 'spirit of the game' , and 'dissent' ? Mina Anand takes stock. ...more
Tired - of this 'retiring' business! Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:23 PM
The retiring debate arises only when it comes to Indian Cricket. From Newspaper to ex-players, just one view emerges - "Indians don't know when to retire." ...more
Our incompetent selectors Monday, October 06, 2008 3:28 PM
There has to be a transparent logic behind a player's selection or non-selection. Selectors don't become 'professional' merely when they are paid - they must also be accountable. ...more
The Magical Five Saturday, October 04, 2008 4:40 PM
The magical five - Tendulkar, Kumble, Ganguly, Dravid, Laxman - are delightful to watch, bewitching in their individuality, yet complementing each other beautifully for the team's cause. ...more
Border expects one last fling from India fab 5 Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:25 PM
Former Australian captain Allan Border does not consider picking five players on the wrong side of 30 in the Indian squad to play against Australia a wise decision. ...more
No more holy cows Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:25 PM
Indian cricket has truly turned a major corner just about now. The ongoing Irani Trophy match is a great indication of it. And what is this change? Our columnist Amit Varma explains. ...more