Anand Vasu

Centuries breathe life into the series

Kamran Akmal and Misbah-ul-Haq scored contrasting centuries but allowed Pakistan to close in on the follow-on mark that at one stage looked a distinct possibility

02-Dec-2007•Anand Vasu

Bowlers did well on a batting paradise: Lawson

Sourav Ganguly and Geoff Lawson, the Pakistan coach, in different ways defended the decision to play Shoaib Akhtar

01-Dec-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

Finally, Ganguly finds paradise at Eden

Sourav Ganguly entertained his faithful fans at Eden Gardens by scoring his maiden Test hundred at home

01-Dec-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

Tall, reticent, and extremely valuable

Anand Vasu says Wasim Jaffer hardly played a false shot during his unbeaten 192 on the first day of the Kolkata Test

30-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

Pakistan add ineptitude to injury

Pakistan's decision to play an unfit Shoaib Akhtar weakened their bowling attack and the Indian batsman took full advantage

30-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

The most unacrobatic dive

Anand Vasu presents the Plays of the day from the first day of the second Test between India and Pakistan in Kolkata

30-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

Pakistan in disarray ahead of must-win match

Pakistan, with their injury concerns, have nothing to lose going into the second Test, while India will do well not to dwell on the composition of Pakistan's squad,says Anand Vasu

29-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

Heavy security cover as police take no chances

Even before the game has begun, nearly 5000 city policemen were involved in the protection of the two teams, and this number will increase manifold by the time the game begins on Friday

28-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

Malik and Shoaib remain doubtful starters

The rate at which Pakistan's players are dropping, through injury, illness or both, they might just find it hard to put out a strong eleven when the second Test begins in Kolkata

28-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu in Kolkata

All-round India seal six-wicket win

Sachin Tendulkar was unbeaten on 56 as India chased down a target they had never managed before at the Feroz Shah Kotla, with six wickets to spare

26-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

Top-order batsmen take India close to victory

The Indian batsmen occupied the crease with purpose as they knocked off 171 of the 203 runs needed for victory

25-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

Honours even as Pakistan claw back

Pakistan finished day three at 212 for 5, a threatening lead of 167 runs

24-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

Indian board seeks to squeeze the selectors

The board recently introduced the practice of one selector being with the team on overseas assignments, but they have gone back on this

19-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu

MRF academy offers to help BCCI train fast bowlers

The BCCI is dithering over an offer from the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai to make available their facilities to help in the rehabilitation process of out-of-form bowlers

19-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu

Selection unlikely to throw up surprises or shocks

While the selection committee is set to name a 15-member squad for the three home Tests against Pakistan, the real attention is focussed on the playing XI they have in mind

13-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu

In safe keeping

By handing the captaincy to Anil Kumble, the selectors have ensured the post is in safe hands and will be transferred with minimum fuss when the time comes

10-Nov-2007

I'll do the job if asked to - Kumble

Mahendra Singh Dhoni appears favourite for the Test captaincy but Anil Kumble has emerged as a strong dark horse

07-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu

Mixed blessings

India's bowling has made decent strides over the course of the year, but there's plenty more work left

06-Nov-2007

'Only our bowlers can swing it at pace'

India's bowling coach, Venkatesh Prasad, talks to Anand Vasu about the progress his charges have made, and the work that lies ahead

06-Nov-2007•Anand Vasu

India ease to five-wicket win

India had the best of Pakistan in a lacklustre contest on a slightly demanding pitch, chasing down the target of 240 with five wickets to spare

05-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

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