For the next one month, spin will be the most used and debated term as India look to tame England in a four-Test series at home. Since skipper MS Dhoni gave a call for preparing turning tracks at home, there seems to be an anxiety to hit the visiting batsmen on dry surfaces that crack and throw up puffs of dust at least in the first half of the five-day encounter, if not on the opening day itself. Read more

When Sachin Tendulkar scored that elusive century in the Asia Cup tie against Bangladesh in March, amidst the celebrations for the milestone of 100 international tons, the big question was whether it was time for the master batsman to retire from limited overs cricket. Read more

It came as a massive surprise to almost everyone when the Indian team penned their schedule for the entire tour and circulated amongst the journalists. Read more

There are barely 24 hours before India kick off their Test series in South Africa. They are looking to overcome great odds to register their first-ever series victory in that country. India have won one Test out of 12 there, and also lost one rendered unofficial under controversial circumstances on their 2001 tour. Read more

India bagged 37 gold medals in their 14-day Commonwealth Games outing at home. Read more

The Delhi Games have been a success and a disaster for various different reasons. Read more

It is fascinating how Indians never lose faith in their team each time players take to the field. Read more

With a population of more than a billion, I often fail to understand the reasons behind India’s low medal count in the Olympics and mega sporting events like the Commonwealth Games. Read more