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Sambit Bal

Sambit Bal

Editor-in-chief, ESPNcricinfo

@sambitbal
No losers in a match that's bigger than the game

No losers in a match that's bigger than the game

What can a mere sporting win do? A lot

20-Jun-2009•Sambit Bal
Dilshan trumps in evening of solos

Dilshan trumps in evening of solos

In one of the most remarkable innings in Twenty20s, he was measured and seemingly unhurried though the strike-rate was pushing 170

20-Jun-2009•Sambit Bal at The Oval
Is there a World Cup on?

Is there a World Cup on?

You wouldn't know from reading the UK papers that cricket's biggest event of the month was in town

19-Jun-2009•Sambit Bal at The Oval
What's changed on Cricinfo

What's changed on Cricinfo

A quick guide to the renewed, revamped site, which will, we hope, enhance your experience as a user

31-May-2009
Coming soon: the new Cricinfo

Coming soon: the new Cricinfo

An introduction to the redesigned site, which goes live next week

29-May-2009
Twenty thoughts on the IPL

Twenty thoughts on the IPL

Did Deccan Chargers win it, or did Royal Challengers Bangalore lose it? Twenty thoughts on IPL 2009

24-May-2009•Sambit Bal
Two overs too many

Two overs too many

The Super Over ruined what had been the perfect match, with all the elements of a classic sporting contest

24-Apr-2009•Sambit Bal
Warne wizardry lights up veterans' day

Warne wizardry lights up veterans' day

Shane Warne's night was ruined by a shoddy batting performance from his team. But what a pleasure he was to watch. We must be grateful that he is still in our lives, however briefly

18-Apr-2009•Sambit Bal
Test match

Test match

How would two modern masters fare against the fastest bowlers of the 70s?

06-Apr-2009•Sambit Bal
How many captains to change a lightbulb?

How many captains to change a lightbulb?

John Buchanan's idea of more than one man at the top did not come out of nowhere, but it has the odds stacked against it

30-Mar-2009
Another step into the unknown

Another step into the unknown

What does the IPL going offshore hold for cricket?

22-Mar-2009
Who will rule the rulers?

Who will rule the rulers?

Why should cricket's administrators get away scot-free for the travesties of Antigua and Karachi?

26-Feb-2009
The heart of the game

The heart of the game

To experience cricket in Barbados is to feel the game at its purest, most joyous

25-Feb-2009•Sambit Bal
All hail the new boys

All hail the new boys

The rookies of the year, Pakistan's predicament, an idea that may have served its purpose, and one that has a way to go yet

02-Jan-2009•Sambit Bal
Graeme the Conqueror and other stories

Graeme the Conqueror and other stories

Also, Australia's decline, the effects of the IPL, and the little allrounder who made a big impression

01-Jan-2009•Sambit Bal
A triumph of belief

A triumph of belief

England led in the match over three days and two sessions but what made the difference ultimately was India's belief that they would win

15-Dec-2008
Bold England defy the script

Bold England defy the script

Both wickets and runs have had to be earned in this match. Which is how it should be in Test cricket

13-Dec-2008•Sambit Bal in Chennai
Dravid's form beyond a slump

Dravid's form beyond a slump

Rahul Dravid is a modern great but his goodwill account is depleting fast

12-Dec-2008•Sambit Bal
It all felt normal again

It all felt normal again

At the end-of-day press conference, the journalists appeared far more concerned about the significance of the day than the players

11-Dec-2008
Why India must tour Pakistan

Why India must tour Pakistan

Cancelling the upcoming series for the easy points that will score will only be counter-productive

02-Dec-2008
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