The spot fixing case needs to move at a fair clip to bring back the credibility factor in Indian cricket IT’S been exactly one year since the spot fixing and betting scandal broke out in Indian Premier League-6. And the developments, without doubt, caught the Indian cricketing establishment off-guard. They were rather caught napping, oblivious ...
Author Archives: admin
Learning from greats, humbly.
Over the years it’s seen that Indian takes some time to settle and adapt and have mostly struggled in the first innings of first Test over the years, an area that needs to be addressed when finalizing the next series. The team that snatches the reins of the game quickly is in position to dictate ...
Why Srinivasan Resign?
THE Mudgal committee report on the spot fixing controversy has been discussed at length by lawyers, politicians and media persons in the last few days. Most were of the view that N Srinivasan should step down as the Indian cricket board’s chief on moral grounds since his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan has been found involved in betting. ...
Good, bad and ugly side of T20 cricket
Good, bad and ugly side of T20 cricket I enjoyed watching the 10th DY Patil T20 cricket tournament at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul over the last few days. Along with the facilities provided, the running of the tournament has been excellent - so smooth as if it’s on auto pilot! All credit to the ...
Wake up call to Mumbai
THE Mumbai-Maharashtra rivalry goes back a long way and on most occasions, Mumbai came out on top - many a time from behind with that khadoos attitude. Having taken a handsome first innings lead of 122 runs, only bad, irresponsible batting could have put Mumbai in trouble and that’s what the hosts did at the ...
Staying Power Needed
Staying Power needed HAVING thrived on flat or turning pitches at home, India’s batsmen were clearly finding it difficult to negotiate the bounce and seam movement in the first two one-day internationals against South Africa at Johannesburg and Durban. Adaptability is the key to performing consistently in international cricket. Batsmen or bowlers who adjust ...
Forgive Ishant
A friend and die-hard cricket fan posted on Facebook after Ishant Sharma’s crucial over in which he gave away 30 runs to bring Australia back into Saturday’s ODI at Mohali: ‘Cricket is a batter’s game, more so in the shorter version which is harsher on a bowler than in Test cricket.” With 44 needed off 18, ...
Kapil’s 175
Kapil’s 175 in the 1983 World cup Excerpts from my book ‘The Devil’s Pack’ Though Kaps is a couple of years younger to me, he has always treated me like a younger brother; and I have always looked up to him for guidance. He calls up from wherever he is just to check if everything is okay ...
Right perception is need of the hour
Right perception is need of the hour Back in 1983, the Board of Control for Cricket in India had no money to reward the World Cup-winning team. Raj Singh Dungarpur, a passionate cricket lover and those who played the tournament got together with NKP Salve, another able administrator and organised a Lata Mangeshkar show to ...
Resign to protect the game, Sir!
MOST cricket administrators of the past were humble and had great regard for former cricketers, unlike today. Few have become too powerful and that power has gone to their heads thus breeding ultimate arrogance to push the noble game of cricket into quick sand. Now is the time for good administrators alongwith former Test cricketers ...