Sharda Ugra

Sportswriter

M Vijay's remarkable turnaround

M Vijay's gritty 57 is just another sign of his remarkable transformation from a flashy batsman to a controlled, solid run-getter

23-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Opening day conforms to the series script

There's been a similarity to tactics and outcomes right through this series. The first day in Delhi was no different, but will the remainder of this Test also conform?

22-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Job of seamers in India to contain runs - Ishant

Ishant Sharma has said his role as a seamer in Tests in India has been to contain the flow of runs so that the spinners can attack from the other end

21-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

India exert a rare dominance

By taking a 3-0 lead against Australia in Mohali, India have produced a sequence of sustained dominance that is rare in their Test history

18-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

We felt the pressure during chase - Dhoni

MS Dhoni said he did not want to gamble by launching into his signature big hits, even though Australia had packed the inner ring with single-saving fielders, during the chase

18-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Australia fight, but once again India rally

Every time Australia have caused India problems in this series, the hosts have somehow managed to turn their reversals around

17-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

'I didn't feel I rushed things' - Dhawan

Australia were made to rue the fact that they had not appealed to have whirlwind centurion Shikhar Dhawan Mankaded before the first ball of the India innings was even bowled

16-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Dhawan's calm contempt blows away Australia

Shikhar Dhawan didn't miss a moment during his ruthless century on debut to show up the Australian attack for what it was

16-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Jadeja happy to be Clarke's bane

Ravindra Jadeja was pleased to dismiss Australia captain Michael Clarke for the fourth time in the series

15-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Mohali pitch presents alternative reality

Though the final scoreline followed the familiar script, the pitch and the performers during the first day in Mohali were distinctly different from the rest of the series

15-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Finally, Dhawan's chance to shine

The 27-year-old has often frustrated himself with inconsistent performances, but has come back stronger and mature, say team-mates and coaches

13-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

'I just want to grab this opportunity' - Dhawan

Debutant Shikhar Dhawan has said nine years of experience in first-class cricket will help him when he walks out to represent India

13-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Indian selectors get their timing right

India's selectors have given themselves the chance to assess several opening options ahead of the tour of South Africa in December

07-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Mismatch in skills makes for no-contest

India had more skill and determination than Australia in the conditions in Chennai and Hyderabad and the results reflected that

05-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Captaincy success 'overhyped' - Dhoni

With the win in Hyderabad, MS Dhoni has become the most successful Indian captain in Tests

05-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Has Sehwag run out of time?

With the series under India's control, one of the few questions confronting them is whether the opening combination needs to be rejigged yet again

04-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Chennai failure motivated Vijay

M Vijay's performance in Chennai was what pushed him into an innings that could mark his return to the Indian team for a longer period

03-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

A partnership much like a holiday romance

There was a Test century to each man, M Vijay's second, Cheteshwar Pujara's fourth and India hoofed across the Australian first innings total. At stumps, India were 311 for 1, ahead of Australia by 74

03-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Bhuvneshwar keeps to the straight and narrow

India's dominance on the first day of the second Test in Hyderabad was built on an incisive opening spell from medium-pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar

02-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

Not the '90s again, please

The Chennai victory also brought home some warnings for India from past experiences

01-Mar-2013•Sharda Ugra

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