Moment yet to sink in for Abul Hasan
Picked as a fast bowler, Abul Hasan displayed his batting skills and in the process dusted off a record that stood for a 110 years. His innings turned the initiative Bangladesh's way Mohammad Isam in…
From magic to harsh reality for India at Eden
Sidharth Monga08-Dec-2012Eden Gardens is an iconic Indian venue. When Indian players and captains need a lifeline, they go there. When all else fails, you go to Eden. A lot happens in sport that defies logic,…
Pomersbach's road from perdition
A player whose raw talent is matched only by his naivety and indiscipline, Luke Pomersbach appears to have grabbed a lifeline in QueenslandAlex Malcolm in Melbourne15-Jan-2013Paul Wilson would be forgiven if his mind wandered throughout…
Dashing Durani
From SCricinfo25-Feb-2013S. Giridhar, India It was 5 pm in the evening. My colleague and I had checked in at the Delhi airport for our flight to Bangalore. There was still an hour for our flight…
Would somebody call the Buttler?
Such is the uncertainty surrounding England's one-day wicketkeeping that a few hours before the first match of the tour few knew Jos Buttler had been favoured to Jonny BairstowGeorge Dobell11-Feb-2013It says much for the uncertainty…
'You have no idea what you're doing here'
Like other Australian spinners in India, Gavin Robertson finished his tour with a good idea of how to bowl there. Somehow the lessons keep getting lostDaniel Brettig01-Mar-2013Sitting towards the back of a Bangalore function room…
The magic Champions Trophy coin, and a defence for Ramdin
And more information on earthworms than you could ever find usefulAndy Zaltzman12-Jun-2013The final Champions Trophy has, thus far, proceeded exactly as predicted. To an almost eerie degree. By this, I do not mean to state…
Anticipation hangs heavy
Both Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are used to disappointment but a great reward beckons for one of themFirdose Moonda in Harare28-Apr-2013For Bangladesh, tonight will be like the one before Eid. They know that tomorrow could bring…
As told by the supporting cast
A retelling of the Brian Lara story, with anecdotes that add texture to the taleVaneisa Baksh13-Jul-2013Three years ago, I was contacted by James Fuller, who identified himself as an English journalist currently living in Trinidad…
'I'm ridiculously organised about my captaincy'
Saddled at 24 with the job of turning Northants' fortunes around, Alex Wakely has done quite nicely, thank youVithushan Ehantharajah24-Sep-2013In November 2012, after Northamptonshire came off one of their worst ever seasons with four wins…