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Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

One hour that made the difference

After matching India blow for blow on the most alien of surfaces and conditions for two days, South Africa slipped up - decisively - in the first hour of the third day

13-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Corridor of uncertainty

The Plays of the Day for the third day of the third Test in Kanpur

13-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

'Play the ball, not the pitch'

It is fitting that Graham Thorpe is part of the TV commentary team covering the Kanpur Test: he was always a tough nut to crack, even on a difficult pitch

12-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Better than expected, but hardly ideal - Arthur

Although Mickey Arthur, the South Africa coach, reiterated the track didn't turn out to be as bad as he expected, and that it wasn't an ideal one for Tests

12-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

'This is definitely one of my top Test knocks' - Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly's 87 on a Kanpur minefield can safely join the company of some other exceptional knocks, and the man himself rates it as one of his best efforts

12-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Laxman and Ganguly master a meanie

Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman put India in a state from where they could have evened out the disadvantage of having to bat last

12-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

Sweepless wonders

The Plays of the Day for the second day of the third Test in Kanpur

12-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur

'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

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