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Is Jasprit Bumrah the greatest ever Indian fast bowler?

The numbers at this stage of his career would suggest so, but nothing would have been possible without the great Kapil Dev, the fast-bowling flagbearer who played lone ranger...

The Times of India · Nov 27, 2024

Why Indian batters are struggling against left-arm spin

There's no denying faults in technique have slowly crept into the game of the T20-oriented modern batsman

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

India vs New Zealand: Plenty to ponder for Team India ahead of 2nd Test in Pune

Whether it's Gill's likely return, Pant's fitness or Rahul's form, hosts have a lot to think about ahead of Pune showdown...

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

‘Green paradise’ that has struck a cricketing chord with the people of Chennai

Chepauk Stadium, a historic cricket venue in Chennai, holds iconic matches and moments, embodying the city's sporting culture.

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Mohammed Shami: A man who never takes a backward step

CHENNAI: Did the untamed beauty of Mohammed Shami zap you all over again? Well, press the pause button right there and imagine how close India were to missing him totally. Had it not been for Hardik Pandya’s injury, Shami might not have taken any of those 23 wickets that have…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

India's 1983 World Cup win marked a shift in cricketing landscape. 28 yrs later, book The Lords of Wankhede explores the evolution of Indian cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar, VVS Laxman, Venkatesh Prasad, among others, attended the launch. India's historic moments, like 1986 tied Test, Anil Kumble's perfect 10, and No.1 Test…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Asian Games: 'Indian men's cricket team will have to be aware of one thing...': WV Raman

NEW DELHI: On September 25, the Indian women's cricket team secured their first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games, thanks to a stellar performance in the final. The team, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, is now aiming to make it two gold medals in cricket for India at the multi-sport event.…

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Will England's 'Bazball' style work against India's spinners?

Stokes says 'only time will tell' but Harbhajan Singh feels there's 'no chance' of attacking batting approach succeeding on rank turners

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

WTC Final: Red-hot Shubman Gill's red-ball date

The prolific opener, who is being anointed as the next big superstar of Indian cricket, will hope to carry his IPL form to The Oval...

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2023

Musical chairs with Indian women's cricket team coaches

Over the past decade, the BCCI has played musical chairs with successive chief coaches of the women's cricket team. Since 2014, when former skipper Purnima Rau was brought in, three others — Tushar Arothe, WV Raman and Ramesh Powar – have also coached the side.

The Times of India · Feb 25, 2023