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Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Trial by spin begins as India renew rivalry with England

The last time England visited India, they tripped up the hosts; but both teams and their mindsets are vastly different this time

08-Nov-2016•Sidharth Monga

Fingerspin in the post-doosra era

A look at how India and Sri Lanka's spinners are enjoying much success at home, using accuracy and natural variation to go after bowled and lbw dismissals

07-Nov-2016•Sidharth Monga

Rahane sees the future

Once the last man India would play, he is now the first name on the team sheet

02-Nov-2016•Sidharth Monga

Taylor did not communicate with his team - Brendon McCullum

In his book, Declared, Brendon McCullum has devoted a whole chapter to describing Ross Taylor's failings as captain and the deteriorating state of the team under Taylor's leadership

24-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga

India in festive mood, NZ in recovery mode

A quick recovery after a heavy loss in the first ODI would be New Zealand's priority in Delhi, but India would want to celebrate the festive season with another win

19-Oct-2016•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

NZ glean positives from Latham, Ronchi performances

Marks out of 10 for New Zealand, who had a few bright spots amid the 0-3 defeat to India

12-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga

Ashwin's stifling accuracy, and Saha's quiet efficiency

India's marks out of ten following their 3-0 sweep over New Zealand at home

12-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga

Disappointed, but thankful for the experience - Williamson

Following his side's 3-0 defeat to India, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said he is disappointed but was thankful for the experience, which he felt would help the players take their game forward

11-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Kohli commends 'little contributions' in series sweep

Despite some stellar individual contributions in the Test series, captain Virat Kohli said India's focus was on the smaller contributions and the team effort

11-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Kohli deadbats Harbhajan's pitch jibe

"We believe in our skill much more, and not focus on creating atmosphere or conditions that might suit us partially," Virat Kohli said when asked about surfaces aiding India at home

11-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

India revel in final stretch as NZ resistance crumbles

New Zealand began the fourth day in Indore way behind but still determined not to give up. By the end of the day, they finally parted ways with their spirit, allowing India to savour the fruits of their hard work

11-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Difficult Indore pitch tests Ashwin, Latham

The surface did not deteriorate much, contrary to its roughed-up appearance, but it was still a tough one, according to R Ashwin and Tom Latham

10-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Ashwin v Williamson - a game of cat and mouse

Over three instalments of their rivalry in this series, R Ashwin has used control, cunning and temptation to get the better of New Zealand's best batsman

10-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga

Jadeja fined 50% of match fees

Ravindra Jadeja was penalised 50% of his match fees and slapped with three demerit points by the ICC for "causing avoidable damage to the pitch during an international match."

09-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

'Struggling' Rahane passes short-ball test

Ajinjya Rahane rated his 188 in Indore among the best he has played because he enjoyed the struggle

09-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

India dominate, but NZ did not wilt

A scoreline of 557 for 5 may indicate one team has lorded it over the other, but that wasn't entirely the case

09-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Kohli premieres his patience in Indore

The method in Virat Kohli's century in Indore - organic, imperturbable, quietly assertive - could be an important step in his evolution as a Test batsman

08-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Was spoken to about intent, not strike rate - Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara put to end debates over his strike rates in Tests, saying all the team management asked him to do was show more intent

08-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Why India have made the ball reverse, and NZ haven't

Playing cricket in hot, humid conditions means you tend to sweat a lot and that makes it very difficult to keep one side of the ball dry. But, with a bit of luck, India have managed to out reverse-swing New Zealand

07-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

First-innings total 'most vital' - Williamson

With batting getting tougher as the surface wears on, in India, Kane Williamson has said that the first-innings total will be a key area, on the eve of the Indore Test

07-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

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