Hate to Love

My friend Azhar

Mar 9, 2020 | Hate to Love
The man we loved to love became the man we hated to love and loved to hate. In the end there was neither love nor hate, but pity perhaps

The Barefoot Coach

The mind behind the machine

Jun 6, 2019 | Reviews
There's much wisdom and insight in this book by Paddy Upton, the former India mental conditioning coach, even if it occasionally overreaches

Ajit Wadekar 1941-2018

The accidental captain who emerged shining

Aug 16, 2018 | Tributes
Wadekar was appointed to the role of India captain on a whim, and rewarded the faith placed in him with two iconic series wins

Easier Said Than Done

Life of Wilko

Jun 3, 2018 | Reviews
Cricketer turned commentator Alan Wilkins has produced a memoir whose qualities mirror his own

Essay

What do they know of history who only history know?

May 6, 2018 | Features
Three examples that show how sport's impact is underrated

The Leading Cricketer in the World in 2017

Virat Kohli

Apr 11, 2018 Virat Kohli has been named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2017

A Century is Not Enough

The fighter tells his story his way

Mar 31, 2018 | Reviews
Sourav Ganguly's autobiography covers a fascinating period in Indian cricket, though the focus remains squarely on him

Encounter

Coffee with Chandra

Nov 6, 2017 | Features
Spin, songs and other turns with the great Indian spinner

High Fives

India in five

Jul 13, 2017 | High Fives
Quotes that provide a concise history of the country's cricket

Eye on Cricket: Reflections on the Great Game

Cricket fandom with a philosophical slant

Apr 12, 2015 | Reviews
A collection of essays on the game from a geographically detached fan with a scholarly perspective