Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Pace, bounce and live grass - Perth surface gets India excited

Virat Kohli was almost salivating at the prospect of playing on a pitch that is not shaved of the lush green look it wore on the eve of the second Test

13-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Perth

Under-scanner Ishant works hard to rectify no-ball problem

Ishant had missed out on two wickets in Adelaide because he had over-stepped, but the no-balls not called on the field have also attracted scrutiny

13-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Perth

A possible third for India: four quicks, no spin

With injuries and a fast, green pitch on offer, India could be going with no spin for the third time in their history, and second time under Kohli

13-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Perth

Probably the best group of fast bowlers India have had - Bharat Arun

India's bowling coach said that consistency was a big issue on previous tours, and the bowling group has responded extremely well to correct that

12-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Perth

In praise of cranky, old WACA

It may not always have been the most pleasant viewing experience, but it is difficult to not be sentimental about the most singular cricket ground in the world

12-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Perth

India seek domination and big runs from Rahane

Since the start of 2014, he has never had a year without a Test ton. Now he is two matches away from going one-and-a-half years without one

11-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga

Kohli takes conservative route to victory

The India captain prized 'control' the most on the final day in Adelaide, and his bowlers delivered that for him

10-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

Cheteshwar Pujara kicks away Nathan Lyon's threat

The threat of the offspinner's overspin and bounce was magnified by the rough outside off stump, but India's No. 3 found an unusual and highly effective way to deal with it

09-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

Toss advantage > home advantage?

India have had a rough year trying to dismiss tails, but how much of a difference did batting first make in Adelaide? Quite significant

08-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

Ashwin reminds the world of his worth

If he takes 11 more wickets by the time Perth is done, he will be the joint-fastest to the 350 mark. Yet Ashwin's Test record bears a big asterisk, only because of perceptions around his work away from home

07-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

The Commandment of Che

Playing shots is not the only way to be positive. Cheteshwar Pujara has shown that to keep his side alive in the Adelaide Test

06-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

'One of my top five innings' - Cheteshwar Pujara on the Adelaide century

He also said India's 250 for 9 is a good total on a pitch that was two-paced and was a lot more difficult to bat on that is apparent on tv

06-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

Bowlers are much fitter than the last time we came here - Kohli

The India captain wants his team to adapt to conditions quicker than they have done on their previous tours abroad

05-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

Is this the tour when Australia-India "rivalry" grows up?

For all the bluster, the India-Australia rivalry has featured too many ugly incidents and too few tight contests. This Test series has the potential to change that state of affairs

05-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

The summer of Kohli

Win or lose, hundreds or ducks, Virat Kohli will be the centrepiece of this Australia season. Before the summer of Kohli, here is a look at the making of Kohli

04-Dec-2018•Sidharth Monga in Adelaide

Why India's bowlers are a threat in Australia, for a change

They have poor numbers from previous tours, but they are now fitter and better, individually and collectively

29-Nov-2018•Sidharth Monga

Weak opposition, weather factor put India's warm-up under a cloud

The first day of India's four-day non-first-class fixture against CA XI is expected to receive plenty of rain, and the second is not clear either

27-Nov-2018•Sidharth Monga

All eyes on Kohli's captaincy as India look to level series

A win in the first T20I would have lifted Australia's spirits, especially with India having started the tour as favourites

22-Nov-2018•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

'When I really wanted things to go well, I tried to control the outcome through OCD'

Neil McKenzie had rituals and habits that even the most superstitious batsmen would consider obsessive. He talks about why he did the things he did

22-Nov-2018•Interview by Sidharth Monga

Dhawan, Pant star as India seal whitewash despite late drama

In a match that will be difficult to explain for analysts, India went from cruising through what should have been a difficult chase on a turning pitch to needing a misfield off the last ball to stumble over the line

11-Nov-2018•The Report by Sidharth Monga

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