On dampish pitches, the late Underwood was nigh unplayable and his ally Alan Knott was a master ’keeper, especially on treacherous pitches. Underwood specialised in the superman ball—up, up and away—but Knott, in typically expert fashion, handled a difficult task easily
24 April,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
The idea of inserting the opposition in important matches often lacks common sense; fielding first also suggests a lack of faith in the openers
10 April,2024 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Oz will be undoubtedly challenged by India, the holders of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy next summer and it will be a concern if Marsh as well as Head have to dig the hosts out of trouble against a fit and firing Bumrah, Shami and Siraj
26 March,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
When Stokes needed to be extremely brave as captain and hope he got lucky, he was abnormally conservative. He could improve his captaincy in demanding chases if he checked out the leadership master—Javed Miandad
12 March,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
India did not lose a wicket in the post-tea session on day three, scoring 40 invaluable runs to put the pressure back on England
11 March,2024 04:26 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
In the sudden shuffling of the Indian side after a prolonged period of selection stability, the leadership of Rohit Sharma is often overlooked. In his quiet but efficient way, Rohit is a very different leader from the aggressive and highly visible Ben Stokes
01 March,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
As the scales of the five-Test series against England tilt in India’s favour 2-1, opinions pour in from all over the world about what’s in store for the remainder of this exciting contest
21 February,2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Skipper Ben Stokes has shown himself to be a strong-minded and smart leader. The Three Lions have great faith in him and it shows up both on and off the field
11 February,2024 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
It’s never a good idea to put your trust in a short ball’s behaviour. The preferred method is easier if you play the horizontal bat shot off the back foot as it’s more natural to move into the correct position
01 February,2024 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
There are valid arguments about the increasing costs and for the introduction of four-day Tests, but why isn’t the tardy pace of play being addressed? It is slowing every day
22 January,2024 01:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellADVERTISEMENT
