He wasn’t even meant to be in Sri Lanka, but Dhawan makes the most of a golden chance

This comeback was Dhawan’s opportunity to prolong his Test career.

Chetan Narula

· Yesterday · 09:00 pm

R Ashwin, the bowler he was and the bowler he can be in India’s long list of hallowed spinners

Has any other player had more impact on the Indian team’s fortunes than Ashwin in the last few years?

Chetan Narula

· Jul 25, 2017 · 04:30 pm

In India’s Champions Trophy defeat lies the template for success in the 2019 World Cup

Ahead of 2019, Virat Kohli, the coach (whoever he is) and Indian selectors will have a lot to sort in both batting and bowling.

Chetan Narula

· Jun 20, 2017 · 11:00 am

The unique relationship between captain Virat Kohli and keeper MS Dhoni is one India should cherish

At that crucial juncture of the passing of the captaincy baton, their relationship becomes one of respect and space.

Chetan Narula

· Jun 14, 2017 · 04:30 pm

Why India need to play the second spinner in R Ashwin against South Africa

The Indian bowling attack looks pretty one-dimensional with four fast bowlers.

Chetan Narula

· Jun 10, 2017 · 05:13 pm

Starting trouble: Dhawan is India's only in-form opener and that will be a worry for Kohli

The two warm-up matches – against New Zealand and Bangladesh – didn’t give too much assurance on India's opening combination.

Chetan Narula

· Jun 04, 2017 · 09:30 am

An IPL XI for India’s Twenty20 team: Gautam Gambhir to lead, Rishabh Pant to replace MS Dhoni

No Virat Kohli, no Rohit Sharma, no R Ashwin, no Ravindra Jadeja. Time to shake things up.

Chetan Narula

· May 23, 2017 · 07:00 pm

Ten years without an IPL title: Why Royal Challengers Bangalore have never been champions

RCB has reached three finals but not won a title.

Chetan Narula

· May 17, 2017 · 04:30 pm

The Champions Trophy will be a dry run for India’s pace all-rounder experiment with Hardik Pandya

By axing the third spinner option, the selectors and team management have put all their eggs in this one basket.

Chetan Narula

· May 09, 2017 · 04:30 pm

Understanding BCCI’s tiff with ICC and why India’s Champions Trophy participation is in doubt

The BCCI is at crossroads in its fight for a ‘fair’ share of revenue and it’s now a question of who will blink first.

Chetan Narula

· May 05, 2017 · 07:00 pm

Rishabh Pant is the guy to replace MS Dhoni in team India: Delhi Daredevils’ Sam Billings

Delhi Daredevils’ Sam Billings on the IPL, his equation with Rahul Dravid and what he admires about Virat Kohli.

Chetan Narula

· Apr 19, 2017 · 02:00 pm

Virat Kohli has always been a friend and guide for me, both on and off the field: Yuzvendra Chahal

Through their time together at the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chahal has earned the confidence of his skipper.

Chetan Narula

· Apr 14, 2017 · 02:00 pm