Samir Chopra

Delhi were expected to coast to the Irani Cup title in 1982. Then came an outrageous chase of 421 runs

Yes, such a tribe exists, and it cannot be dismissed easily in this age when we constantly worry about the game's future

We as players and spectators have a great deal to do with the perceived complexity of the game, simply because we change over time

The presence of Lahore Lions in the Champions League gave us that for a while. More's the pity that they're not pitted against an "Indian" side in the final

It is one not reserved for those at high levels of the game alone: the most exalted experiences can come in the most humble settings

The decision to quit is an acutely difficult one, and many cricketers trip up when it's their turn to take it

How does an Indian fan react to this most evil of numbers?

Why reading acclaimed works from decades ago is often revealing

A fourth-innings chase can be brutally unforgiving; every wicket can lead to acute anxiety

India's five-Test tour of England feels like a throwback to the 1950s, down to the weak touring squad

Most fans are familiar with far-flung corners of the globe but often we don't know much about those places apart from the fact that they are cricketing venues

Having a neighbour with a cornucopia of cricket literature can be a life-changing experience

A cricket ball at home would make daydreaming a little easier; its concrete, tangible presence would make intangible visions easier to construct

How tales of West Indies cricket helped forge an enduring friendship between an Indian professor and a Jamaican security guard

The numbers might be in their favour, but they can neither boast sustained excellence or a distinctive playing style

Will last-over chases continue to have the capacity for drama?

The stereotype of the hero-worshipping Indian fan ignores evidence that seemingly skewed fandom is also present in supposedly more rational settings

The BCCI has missed a golden opportunity by not organising a Test between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata

He only played international cricket for about half a decade, but his brutal, attacking style left its mark on the game in India

Pietersen has always been an outsider of sorts and the fringe artist was best on display when he was taking on some establishment or the other