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First Slip | T S Sudhir

The Wednesday at Mohali

"Mohali mein hum itne chauke-chhake maarenge ki confuje ho jaaoge ki boundary pe khade ho ki border pe!!!"

On Sporting Terms | Shubhodeep

Hello doctor. Is India all right?

Cricket is a religion here. It is also a medical necessity. My father went into surgery right at the time Ricky Ponting won the toss and put India on the field.

From The Stands | Garima Bharti

Real battle begins now and dreams come alive

Unlike the last two World Cups, there are no surprises in the final eight, though their placements in the standings are a bit unexpected.

Pro et Contra | Prasad Sanyal

India has made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup...One Hindi TV channel sports anchor could barely remain in his chair – the expert rambled on about how this was a great achievement, and I sat there baffled.

On Sporting Terms | Shubhodeep

Knocking in the questions before the knockouts

A billion people let go off a lazy smile as their favourite men…(in blue) ‘romped?’ the Dutch to reserve a place in the quarters.

First Slip | T S Sudhir

Commentary box mein mere sahyogi hai

Bored with English commentators, I had just switched channels to discover cricket being served the Hindustani way as well.

Pro et Contra | Prasad Sanyal

Seeking - 5 true, blue bowlers

It's evident, isn't it - bowling isn't India's strong suit… and yes I have heard all this talk about playing to your strengths.

Non-Striker's End | Chacko Thomas

Bleeding Blues: Tale of the retired hurt

How do professional cricketers deal with injuries and particularly career-threatening ones? Is it something that one accepts as a professional hazard associated with sports?

On Sporting Terms | Shubhodeep

Liminal colours of the World Cup

I am dying my hair (or whatever's left of it) a dark shade of purplish blue. Somehow, it seems to be the only way that the Indians have a sure-shot chance of beating Ireland when they face off on Sunday.

On Sporting Terms | Shubhodeep

The over ten day Cup

So, whoever said that the first week and a half of the World Cup has been rather dull is as ignorant as the Eskimo who talks of sand sculpting. And that the 50-over format is under threat is just another lame excuse to pretend knowledge on the sport minus the passion that cricket evokes.