Rohit Sharma and Yuvraj Singh. © AFP

Patil and company make some big calls

It will be interesting to see what shape India’s batting order takes after the axing of Gambhir and Yuvraj

Ajinkya Rahane. © BCCI

IPL is both challenge and opportunity

It gives young players the security to play with freedom at the highest level, but you need improved skills to get there

Ravindra Jadeja. © BCCI

Jadeja and the youth brigade raise the bar

India’s greenhorn brigade sounds the bugle as Jadeja, Pujara, Vijay and an improved Ashwin come to the fore

Shikhar Dhawan. © BCCI

Dhawan: A Lagaan character with great work ethic

That Dhawan did not let the presence of two established India openers in his state side dent his motivation to produce runs is proof of his grit and ability

Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara. © BCCI

Vijay follows Pujara’s Lead

Pujara’s performances have been reassuring while Vijay has changed his approach admirably

MS Dhoni. © BCCI

Dhoni, the master of timing, gets it right again

The Australia-India Test series was bound to be a tale of two captains: both trying to resurrect their teams, both of them having to lead by example and keen on getting their teams back to…

Murali Vijay bats. © Getty Images

Imperative for Dhoni to get the combination right

The Aussies are in India and as always, all the disappointments of the past have evaporated and there are fresh expectations in the air. The current Australian side has a fair bit of…

S Badrinath plays a shot. © AFP

Wise investment essential for bright future

Mumbai annexed the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy crown to make it title No. 40 in 44 appearances in the final. The 40th triumph came rather easily in the end as they made light work…

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