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Competent ICC is a pipe dream

Competent ICC is a pipe dream

The West Indies, once the kings of cricket, have earned the right to financial assistance with their capacity to draw crowds and it’s criminal that they have been allowed to languish

06 February,2025 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
'Varun’s googlies a big problem for England': Ganguly

'Varun’s googlies a big problem for England': Ganguly

Lavishing praise on Chakravarthy, the former BCCI president, 52, said: “Varun must have worked very hard before this series. His control is tremendous, so is his length”

30 January,2025 06:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish Datta

"Events management company": Ian Chappell's labels ICC

Ian Chappell also raised questions if Afghanistan is capable of hosting a Test series on their land, which is completely under Taliban rule or if Ireland has enough Test-standard stadiums. Afghanistan and Ireland were awarded Test status in 2018 and have since played 11 and nine Tests, respectively, winning four and two of them

27 January,2025 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit’s struggles shook Team India

Rohit’s struggles shook Team India

Sharma’s recent form raises doubts about the opening position and captaincy. While KL Rahul is a decent alternative, leadership becomes a bigger headache whenever Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable

12 January,2025 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Sam factor boosted Smith

Sam factor boosted Smith

Australia’s teenage opener Konstas’ gregarious attitude energised Steve, who rediscovered his old-self and began to play with more freedom. Ex-captain’s strokeplay and skipper Pat Cummins’ determination put hosts on the path to a big total

29 December,2024 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Use your head with Travis!

Use your head with Travis!

India need to find a way to seriously challenge Head with appropriate field placings that are matched by some sensible and aggressive bowling

15 December,2024 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Redders, the quiet Aussie

Redders, the quiet Aussie

The selectors had often unwisely left Redpath out of a few Australian sides but fortunately chose him in the squad to travel to New Zealand in 1974

10 December,2024 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
India told you!

India told you!

Visitors’ two previous series victories in Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21) were a warning that this was going to be a tough series

01 December,2024 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
No one can Phil in for him

No one can Phil in for him

The 10th anniversary of Hughes’ demise is a timely reminder of what he meant to the Australian players—popular, loyal, ability to make them smile and keep the game in perspective

28 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Year this about Joe Root

Year this about Joe Root

Incredibly, the classy Yorkshireman sped past the 1,000-run mark for 2024 whilst piling up centuries at the incredible rate of around one every four innings. That is a superhuman performance

07 November,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell

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