Indian domestic cricket

Is preparing sporting tracks so difficult?

Feb 21, 2011: "When you play in the semi-finals of a premier tournament like the Ranji Trophy, you want it to be played on a much better surface, not one that makes it a lottery"

Indian domestic cricket

Implement Ranji format for the shorter versions

Feb 14, 2011: The BCCI did well for Indian domestic cricket when they decided to scrap the redundant Ranji format of teams from a particular zone playing among themselves, before the top two could proceed to the knockouts

Indian domestic cricket

The Duleep Trophy needs a revamp

Feb 7, 2011: Fresh from the Ranji games and straight in to the Duleep Trophy, one can't help but marvel at the latter's standard and the quality of cricket on display

Indian domestic cricket

Domestic cricket needs the Kookaburra

Jan 31, 2011: It isn't just the level of competition being several notches up that separates Duleep Trophy games from regular domestic cricket

Indian domestic cricket

Central's resources trump East's resolve

Jan 24, 2011: We, Central Zone, had the resources

Ranji Trophy, 2010-11

Local players made the difference

Jan 16, 2011: While the feeling is yet to sink in completely, the big question has already popped up

Rajasthan v Tamil Naju, Ranji Trophy semi-final, Jaipur, 2010-11

Why Rajasthan got past Tamil Nadu

Jan 11, 2011: Was it Rajasthan's deep desire to win the semi-final against Tamil Nadu that turned the tables, or was it the latter's lack of caution that cost them the game

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Cape Town

A spell from hell

Jan 5, 2011: Dale Steyn's bowling was like a dream which made those watching feel it wasn't from the real game but on Play Station 4

Rajasthan v Tamil Naju, Ranji Trophy semi-final, Jaipur, 2010-11

Third day's the charm

Jan 4, 2011: The third day, in my opinion, is usually the most important day of a four- or five-day game

The anonymous world of net bowlers

Dec 31, 2010: It's always the guy from outside, who's smart enough to understand that bowling in the nets is only tiring and not rewarding, who makes the cut

India in South Africa 2010-11

The secret of Zaheer's success

Dec 30, 2010: He has learnt the art of bringing the ball back into the right-hander too and also sacrificed a bit of pace for accuracy

Rajasthan v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy quarter-final, Jaipur, 2010-11

How David got the best of Goliath

Dec 27, 2010: It was a classic David v Goliath battle

Indian domestic cricket

Rules and their abuse

Dec 20, 2010: Any rule that leads to cheating needs to be looked at closely

Ranji Trophy, 2010-11

Is it fair to have semi-finals in the Plate League?

Dec 12, 2010: The two semi-finals in the Ranji Trophy Plate League are going to be crucial, with the big promotion to the elite group at stake

Ranji Trophy, 2010-11

The forgotten drop-outs

Dec 9, 2010: What do the words "World Cup 2003" bring to mind?

Indian domestic cricket

Points system for domestic games needs overhaul

Dec 5, 2010: What happens when at least the first two crucial days of a four-day game are completely rained off?

Rajasthan v Jaipur, Ranji Trophy Plate Leage, Group A, Japur

A rulebook beyond reason

Nov 30, 2010: This is the story of a game that was being touted as an exciting encounter, between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

Indian domestic cricket

Is dedication dying?

Nov 25, 2010: The scales are heavily tilted in favour of the ones playing in the money-spinning IPL with regard to both money and recognition, and in some cases even selection

Indian domestic cricket

The new rule book for IPL qualification

Nov 22, 2010: As you would know by now that I'm both a purist and a huge fan of domestic cricket and it goes without saying that any move which makes the longer format and domestic cricket significant enough, is welcomed by me

Indian domestic cricket

Pay concerns for domestic cricketers

Nov 15, 2010: At last, the much deferred and overdue fee hike for India's Test Players has finally happened, that too three times its present amount

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