Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

'Encouraging signs for our bowlers' - Amla

Though unsure whether his team had managed a competitive first-innings total, Hashim Amla said the Green Park conditions were difficult for batting

11-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Cracking contest on a cracking pitch

A first-day Kanpur pitch provided the first close-to-even contest of the series between bat and ball

11-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

The bouncer that wasn't, and a lot of late spin

The bouncer that wasn't, a lot of late spin, and how Kallis wasn't saved by the bail this time - Sidharth Monga presents the plays of the day

11-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Surface tension before series decider

Kanpur has a lot to thank Ahmedabad for. Had India come into this match leading the series, a draw would have been as likely as the haze in the Kanpur winter

10-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Smith ready for spin battle

At the cusp of a huge upset, South Africa know they will have to face the toughest test of their tour so far: a dry, deteriorating, underprepared pitch

10-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Kumble doubtful for Kanpur

On a wicket that is dry, devoid of live grass and already cracking, 24 hours before the start of the decider India are not even sure they will get the services of Kumble

10-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Longing for the long form

The second season of the ICL has been an improvement on the first, but the players have one big complaint

07-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga

Monstrous innings, rebuilt reputations

Dream debuts and predictable farewells, records broken and boots filled ... we've got all the March action in a nutshell for you

01-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga

Kaif's recall a reward for his dedication

By choosing Mohammad Kaif, the selectors have sent out a positive message: that performances in domestic cricket, more importantly first-class cricket, do count

30-Mar-2008•Sidharth Monga

RP Singh swings Central to victory

After a solid batting performance by Central Zone, RP Singh ripped through the North Zone top order to condemn them to a 70-run defeat

17-Mar-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

Thrilling contest on the cards

If the pitch favours seam it means this match might be worth going to just for the contest between the Central bowlers and the North batsmen. This one is for those who thought domestic cricket was boring

16-Mar-2008•The Preview by Sidharth Monga at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

Central Zone attack sets up easy win

Central Zone won by six wickets, with a bonus point, while the defending champions West earned a minus point

14-Mar-2008•Sidharth Monga at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

One-day battle kicks off amid poor ground realities

The Chinnaswamy Stadium outfield is clearly affected, the IPL is the talk of town. Deodhar Trophy? What Deodhar Trophy?

13-Mar-2008•The Preview by Sidharth Monga in Bangalore

Tense win hands India trophy

The Indian bowlers first blew the South African top order away and then, after heavy rains had reduced the match to 25 overs, held their nerves to win their second Under-19 World Cup

02-Mar-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga

Brendon's blinders, Sharma's sizzlers

Odd dismissals and frenzied fifties, scorching spells and last tangos ... they're all in our look back at the on-field highlights of the month gone by

01-Mar-2008•Sidharth Monga

'Lee's toughest to face'

The joys of playing at Lord's, favourite openers, Ranji v Duleep, and more

23-Feb-2008•Interview by Sidharth Monga

Dhawan guides North to title

Shikhar Dhawan's unbeaten 94 led North Zone to their second consecutive Duleep Trophy title

22-Feb-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium

North need 92 more to clinch trophy

West were bowled out in two sessions to set North Zone an easy 166 to get, with two days and a session to go

21-Feb-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium

The day cricketers sold like stocks

On-field action aside, we could have just witnessed the most eventful day in cricket's history, one when players were bought like stocks at a share market

20-Feb-2008•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai

Brave decision to bowl first

Mithun Manhas made a brave decision in putting West Zone in on the Wankhede track which is reputed to be a good bat-first pitch

19-Feb-2008•Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium

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