Alagappan Muthu

Sub-editor, ESPNcricinfo

First test for new-look West Indies

West Indies have undergone a shake-up since their last time in whites and the series against New Zealand will provide a good gauge to how their new captain, Denesh Ramdin, and a fresh pace attack fare

07-Jun-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

The unfancied boys who never backed down

The IPL has derived its star value from players who tug at the fans' heartstrings. Yet on the biggest day of the season, it was five unfancied boys who demanded the spotlight and eclipsed everyone else

02-Jun-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Mumbai toppled by lopsided squad

The defending champions got off to a horrendous start, and though they edged into the playoffs the squad lacked the quality and depth of 2013

29-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Akshar Patel's dream day

Plays of the day from Qualifier 1 played between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders

28-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Knight Riders through to final after Kings XI unravel

A target of 164 was complicated by rain and Kolkata Knight Riders attack exploited a suddenly anxious Kings XI Punjab batting line-up to canter into the IPL final

28-May-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Big boys in another knockout battle

Mumbai Indians will be on a high from the heroics of their last match and that momentum might be a potent ally against Chennai Super Kings' familiarity in knockout scenarios

27-May-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Remote chance of progress for Sunrisers

Sunrisers are trailing Mumbai and Royals in their scramble for a playoff spot. They need a resounding victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, who are on a six-match winning streak

23-May-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

The last-minute substitution

Kevin Pietersen gave his consent for Pragyan Ojha's inclusion as a replacement for the injured Praveen Kumar after the toss and the game got underway after a five-minute delay

23-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Eye on the ball philosophy fails

Plays of the day from the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens

22-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Uthappa powers Knight Riders into playoffs

Kolkata Knight Riders progressed into the playoffs on the back of Robin Uthappa's unbeaten 83, while Royal Challengers Bangalore were knocked out of the tournament

22-May-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Vohra's misplaced boot

Plays of the day from the match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Mohali

21-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Simmons ton pushes Mumbai to fifth

Lendl Simmons made the first century of this IPL season as he guided Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab

21-May-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Knight Riders wary of middle-order rust

A run of four victories have lifted Kolkata Knight Riders from the mad scramble for the final playoff spot but they will need their middle-order to step up against Chennai Super Kings

19-May-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Maxwell's luck with no-balls

Plays of the day from Sunrisers Hyderabad's home game against Kings XI Punjab

14-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Saha, Vohra star as Kings XI go top

Kings XI Punjab were pushed to the top of the table thanks to a belligerent 91-run stand between Wriddhiman Saha and Manan Vohra

14-May-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Mumbai brace for KKR spin challenge

Mumbai Indians have a lot more riding on the outcome in Cuttack, considering defeat could leave them needing to win all their remaining matches. So managing Kolkata Knight Riders' spin attack gains further priority.

13-May-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Yuvraj's blast from the past ends in heartbreak

Yuvraj Singh finally delivered. He put on a vintage show with the bat, and then cut through Rajasthan Royals' middle order to almost single-handedly take his team to victory. Almost

12-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu in Bangalore

The unknowns

A list of Indian players who made their debut in the IPL before playing domestic cricket

09-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu and Rachna Shetty

Lead at stake in top-of-table clash

Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab are No.1 and No. 2 in the points table, level on points separated by net run rate

06-May-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Russell's fast one on Watson

Plays of the day from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad

05-May-2014•Alagappan Muthu

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