Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s masterclass aside, what did India gain from the 1st ODI?

If India do win the first two ODIs, the selectors might be tempted to rest some more of the regulars and give the others a proper go.

Ashish Magotra

· Yesterday · 09:56 am

Good but not good enough: Can Umesh Yadav force his way into India’s best XI?

The 30-year-old became just the third Indian fast bowler to take a 10-for in a match on Indian soil

Ashish Magotra

· Oct 15, 2018 · 08:15 am

Opening blues: KL Rahul’s poor form exposes technical flaws and that’s a big problem for India

Rahul’s struggles at the top might just mean it’s time for the management give Mayank Agarwal a go instead in Australia.

Ashish Magotra

· Oct 13, 2018 · 06:19 pm

India vs West Indies: By not chasing the game, Roston Chase sets an example for Windies batsmen

Chase’s unbeaten 98 helped West Indies fight their way back into the match after the top order once again threw their wickets away.

Ashish Magotra

· Oct 12, 2018 · 06:21 pm

The insatiable Virat Kohli: The Indian captain’s hunger for runs stood out yet again against Windies

Kohli is now the first Indian player to score 1,000+ Test runs in three consecutive calendar years.

Ashish Magotra

· Oct 05, 2018 · 06:37 pm

With an eye on Australia, India need to abandon ‘home’ advantage for WI Tests

West Indies haven’t played quality Test cricket for a while and India should be confident of beating them regardless of the pitch.

Ashish Magotra

· Oct 02, 2018 · 01:13 pm

Ganguly takes a stand: Why the opposition to Shastri is vital for Indian cricket

One cannot even think of replacing the coach at this point with the 2019 World Cup less than a year away but constructive criticism could help India get better.

Ashish Magotra

· Sep 27, 2018 · 11:35 am

Can the Spanish influence in the ISL help Indian footballers discover their own unique style?

Since Bob Houghton took over as India coach in 2006, the team has tried various tactics.

Ashish Magotra

· Sep 26, 2018 · 02:14 pm

Kamlesh Mehta: The man who ruled Indian table tennis for more than a decade

Besides his achievements as a player, Mehta has also played a huge role as a coach and guided several generations of junior and senior India stars.

Ashish Magotra

· Sep 18, 2018 · 02:24 pm

Reality check: The vast gulf between what Shastri and Kohli want and what they get

It seems as if the coach and captain are being blinded by a ‘what-if’ scenario rather than actually looking at ‘what-is’.

Ashish Magotra

· Sep 05, 2018 · 12:32 pm

Archery: As Abhishek Verma and Co’s silver showed, winning gold isn’t about hitting the 10s anymore

The level of excellence demanded from an archer is very, very high indeed.

Ashish Magotra

· Aug 28, 2018 · 05:41 pm

The making of a great allrounder: Tracing Kapil Dev’s early days and his impact on Indian cricket

What made Kapil Dev so good? How was his initiation to cricket?

Ashish Magotra

· Aug 26, 2018 · 10:47 am