Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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

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

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

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?'

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'

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

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

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

Ojha's subtle route to success

He did not get reams of coverage in the lead-up to the series and does not have a carrom ball or doosra, but Pragyan Ojha has become a vital cog in MS Dhoni's bowling attack

17-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Pujara's happy vibes

It took Cheteshwar Pujara a lot of hard work to earn a second chance at Test cricket after injury but he is now grasping that opportunity with both hands

16-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Videos of previous tons helped Sehwag regain touch

Virender Sehwag had gone 741 days without a Test century, but all it took was to watch the videos of his last ten centuries to realise he needed to bat cautiously against the new ball

15-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Discipline, Sehwag style

There will be those who will still pick holes in Virender Sehwag's opening-day hundred, but he could not have done much more to make up for a two-year century drought and set the tone for the series

15-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Pitch prompts Dhoni to rule out three spinners

MS Dhoni has all but ruled out playing three spinners on an Ahmedabad track that is "on the drier side"

14-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Vulnerable India seek vengeance

Asking for rank turners against visiting teams could backfire on India, because their batting still appears suspect against quality bowling attacks

14-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Too much play, too little time for Ranji Trophy

One week into the tournament and we are already three fast bowlers short, thanks to the cramped schedule

08-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Staying in the moment

Before what can be a terribly confusing season for Ajinkya Rahane, the India and Mumbai batsman wants to play more and think less

01-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Oldest and youngest, Nagaland's first, and the missing Test star

What you should know about and watch out for before the Ranji Trophy season begins

01-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Much promise, and a few old problems for the Ranji Trophy

A new format, a strict directive against poor pitches, a home Test season, and the availability of Test stars could breathe some life back into the only Indian domestic tournament that should matter

01-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Pietersen to make England return

Kevin Pietersen is set to return to England duty for the first time since July in the opening match of their tour of India.

29-Oct-2012•Sidharth Monga

Sydney Sixers sizzle to win Champions League T20

The groundsman, the commentators, the general manager who played at the Wanderers on March 12, 2006, all spoke about the resemblance of the pitch to the 438 game, but the way the Lions started it took major rebuilding to go past 38

28-Oct-2012•The Report by Sidharth Monga

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