Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Kohli's India brace for England's power

England's batting line-up, full of depth and power, poses a massive threat to India as they begin a home series under a new ODI captain

14-Jan-2017•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Back-ups for Dhoni, and India's spin puzzle

Yuvraj Singh's return to international cricket will understandably be the talking point from the India selection for the limited-overs series against England, but here are the other - smaller - talking points

06-Jan-2017•Sidharth Monga

A reputation staked on bold decisions, Dhoni makes one more

From the time he tossed the ball to Joginder Sharma for that final over in Johannesburg, MS Dhoni marked himself as a free thinker. Nearly ten years later, not much has changed

05-Jan-2017•Sidharth Monga

The golden boys

Just about everything came up roses for India in 2016

29-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga

Kohli lauds his quick-learning youngsters

Virat Kohli has hailed the professionalism not just of his team but of the cricket set-up after the sweet 4-0 series win against England

20-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Jadeja creates magic without any tricks

Ravindra Jadeja was relentless in his attack of England's weaknesses, but he was just doing what he does

20-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga

Nair in control, on the pitch and in his mind

Karun Nair showed little stress during his epic knock against England, and celebrated his triple without a trace of flash. Here's why

19-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Parental pride as Nair feels the hand of fortune at last

Karun Nair might have wondered if he was cut out for Test cricket after a run of cruel - and sometimes tragic - luck. But, in front of his proud parents in Chennai, he transformed his fortunes

19-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

A remarkable end to a 9 to 5 job

KL Rahul might have missed out on a double hundred but his efficiency repelled not just England's attack but his potential rivals at the top of India's order

18-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Impish Parthiv shows his selflessness

The wicketkeeper has become India's Mr Fixit during this series, both in front and behind the stumps, coming to the team's aid whenever asked

17-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Our close catching not up to scratch - Sridhar

R Sridhar, India's fielding coach, is of the view that the recent spate of injuries has put them off the good fielding work they had done in the last two years

16-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Jadeja's subtle evolution boosts Kohli's options

Throughout the series Ravindra Jadeja has played a crucial role in offering control when the pitches have often been at their best for batting

16-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Kohli 'would love' a county stint before 2018 England tour

The India captain wanted at least a month's time to get used to conditions, but only a short stint might be possible with current schedules

15-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Chennai's quest for normalcy

The stories of the people who worked against a cyclone to try and make the final Test of the series between India and England possible

14-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Kohli leaves imprint but real test awaits

Be it selections, not settling for less from his bowlers or all out aggression - Kohli has been ruthless as captain. But he will be challenged when the side is outside Asia and losing against a side good in its own conditions

13-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Chennai

Personal milestones 'out of our system' - Kohli

Virat Kohli has rated India's players eliminating their hunger for personal milestones as a major highlight of his tenure as Test captain

12-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai

Jayant shows value of quiet application

Jayant Yadav could have been a forgotten man on the Ranji Trophy circuit. But Rahul Dravid recognised the qualities that today earned him a maiden Test hundred

11-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai

Gameplan is to attack spinners - Vijay

M Vijay acknowledged his failings against the short ball and said his gameplan was to back his core game after striking his eighth Test century on the third day of the Mumbai Test against England

10-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai

Kohli revels in a hundred worth celebrating

Virat Kohli played a lofted straight drive against a spinner in Mumbai - for the first time since September 25. Such has been the extent of his self-denial

10-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai

Vijay lays down gauntlet, England retreat

The duel between Adil Rashid and M Vijay was set up to be a tantalising one - but one blow for six tipped things India's way

09-Dec-2016•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai

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