Looking back in time: CSK are like the New York Yankees
There are similarities between the two in terms of the fan following and the haters, big shot owner, trophies and more.
View ArticleFrom the archive: Gavaskar, my hero, now adorns a sideshow
And yet he plays along – trying, somehow, to maintain some little dignity amongst the crass glitter.
View ArticleEight reasons why you cannot miss the IPL
Every cricket lover's delight is back, and here's why you should follow the IPL this year round too.
View ArticleHere’s what IPL 6 has in store for you
MI has been desperately looking for an IPL title. With the best team on paper, they have tried every permutation-combination possible but somehow never succeeded. Will they get it right this season?
View ArticleWill the Sun rise for the Sunrisers Hyderabad?
The erstwhile Deccan Chargers have had a very poor home record in the previous editions and the fans pouring in this time would definitely want to see their home side register more victories in the...
View ArticleWhat the IPL has in common with Kolkata Chowmein
When T20 has to be accepted as the most democratic form of the sport, because it levels the playing field of brains and brawns, I find it hard, almost impossible to write authoritative, reasonable,...
View ArticleThe fighters of RCB are ready for the challenge of winning IPL 6
A team that once had warriors such as Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Dale Steyn, is now riding on the young shoulders of Virat Kohli.
View ArticleThe unforgettable Sourav Ganguly
Unfortunately, this year we will not see him on the field; but I’m sure millions of fans around the world miss his presence on the cricket field.
View ArticleWhy RCB vs MI was a spectators delight
Despite the result, my money is still on Mumbai Indians while RCB have yet again proved why being over reliant on Chris Gayle isn't a bad thing.
View ArticleSunrisers show plenty of promise in opening win
A victory in the opener not only won back diminishing fans from the stadium but gave the players an extra ounce of confidence to carry forward.
View ArticleIPL 6: Mumbai Indians or Mumbai Mockers?
In this humorous blog, Praveen Tiwari talks about a situation where Mumbai Indians change their name to Mumbai Mockers.
View ArticleSRK is the Don of IPL business
At IPL 5, SRK had close to 12 sponsors and the fans’ increasing support match by match. He knew what mistakes he made and rectified each one of them by selling it like no one could do.
View ArticleIPL 6 first impressions: Sunrisers surprise but Pune are genuinely terrible
While it is early stages in the tournament this year and anything can happen, we have almost completed a week in this year’s IPL and most teams have played two matches each. So this is a good time to...
View ArticleThe Lord of the Kings – Sir Ravindra Jadeja
Such cricketers are born once in a decade. Sir Ravindra Jadeja, with his golden arm, silver tooth and black goggles manages to do what Vinod Kambli till date only dreams of doing - to perform time and...
View ArticleVirat Kohli: The colourful manjha that binds the RCB team.
RCB is the colourful kite that aims to fly high this year and they have chosen the right manjha. This bright, young, sharp manjha will not let the kite down.
View ArticleThe rights and wrongs of Rajasthan’s season so far
Horses for courses has been Royals approach this season. The three matches till now have seen different bowling attacks and a few changes in the batting order.
View ArticleIt’s 2013, but has IPL learnt its lessons?
The exemplary camaraderie and friendship among international cricketers these days has been born and brought up by the Indian Premier League. But the not so exemplary Slapgates and Sweargates have also...
View ArticleDoes the Super Over go by any logic?
How does one decide who will bowl the Super Over or who will bat in it? Is there a logic to the whole scheme?
View ArticleIPL 6: The million dollar babies who are failing the test
Here are a few Indian players who really managed to fill their lockers with money and join the league to call themselves 'The Million Dollar Babies' without ever showing the performances to back that...
View ArticleA Tendulkar T20 resurrection at 40 is not impossible
The most challenging thing in Sachin’s life would be the manic energy of a cricketing format called the Indian Premier League.
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