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Sidharth Monga
Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

England on brink of back-to-back Test wins

England on brink of back-to-back Test wins

England stomped all over India's mini comeback to all but consign them to their first set of consecutive home Test defeats since 1999-2000

08-Dec-2012•The Report by Sidharth Monga
India's year of denial

India's year of denial

India have spent 2012 making excuses for their poor Test performances. It is about time they told themselves some home truths

07-Dec-2012•Sidharth Monga
India find ways to fine-tune sloppiness

India find ways to fine-tune sloppiness

Problems with India's fielding is not a new theme, but their performance as Alastair Cook piled on the runs again brought to the fore the issue of an ageing side

06-Dec-2012•Sidharth Monga
Gambhir admits run out error

Gambhir admits run out error

Virender Sehwag's run-out says a lot about the tentativeness and lack of confidence India currently afflicting India

05-Dec-2012•Sidharth Monga
Tendulkar states his defence

Tendulkar states his defence

He still doesn't have a hundred this year, but Sachin Tendulkar's determined innings was an example of how to dig deep and was a display desperately needed by India

05-Dec-2012•Sidharth Monga
Dhoni's real issues are in his team

Dhoni's real issues are in his team

All the talk about the state of Kolkata pitch has deflected attention away from the real problems in the India team

04-Dec-2012•Sidharth Monga
India's bowling not a new problem

India's bowling not a new problem

India's bowlers, especially the spinners, had perfect conditions in Mumbai yet fluffed their lines dramatically. However, it wasn't a one-off. The bowling has been a problem for a while

30-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Allow Tendulkar his struggle

Allow Tendulkar his struggle

People want him to retire because they want to live with happier memories. That's selfish. He works hard to be an India player, and is not going to give it away just because we don't find it pretty

29-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Syed Shahid Akbar dies at 54

Syed Shahid Akbar dies at 54

Syed Shahid Akbar, a Hyderabad prodigy in the '70s, has died of a multiple organ failure at the age of 54

29-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Panesar the difference - Dhoni

Panesar the difference - Dhoni

India's captain MS Dhoni identified Monty Panesar, the England left-arm spinner, as the main difference between the sides

26-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Advantage squandered

Advantage squandered

India's spinners were outbowled on their own patch as MS Dhoni's demand for a turning wicket backfired

25-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
England asked for Bairstow reprieve

England asked for Bairstow reprieve

The Wankhede Test had a tryst with minor controversy when Jonny Bairstow was given out caught at silly point even though the ball had hit Gautam Gambhir's helmet before he completed the catch

25-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Ashwin contributes, but not as bowler

Ashwin contributes, but not as bowler

With just one scalp in his last 76.2 overs, R Ashwin is struggling to impose himself as India's leading spinner

24-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Pujara dance leaves England in the dark

Pujara dance leaves England in the dark

Nimble feet in defence and attack have been the key feature of Cheteshwar Pujara's immaculate series so far

23-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Dhoni creeps up on Ganguly

Dhoni creeps up on Ganguly

Victory against England in Mumbai would draw MS Dhoni level with India's most successful Test captain

22-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Sehwag positivity the key - Dhoni

Sehwag positivity the key - Dhoni

MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag's captain in 35 of his 99 Tests, has hailed Sehwag's positive outlook as his biggest asset

22-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
'Is he bowling or begging?'

'Is he bowling or begging?'

Some of the most fun things in cricket are either said by Sehwag or about him. Here's a collection

22-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
'Hit the ball, enjoy the sound'

'Hit the ball, enjoy the sound'

Virender Sehwag's unorthodox style and approach to the game has redefined Test batting at the top and his impact for India and on world cricket should outlast his recent slump in overseas form

22-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
Dhoni right to bemoan slow pitches

Dhoni right to bemoan slow pitches

MS Dhoni's comments about want more bounce in pitches has already sparked debate, but the captain's views are well thought out and argued

20-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
A hard day's fight

A hard day's fight

India knew there would be long sessions in the field at some point - though you wonder whether DRS may have crossed their minds, even momentarily

18-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga
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