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Mindless scheduling making players opt for harsh choices

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:52:14 GMT

At the time the IPL was mooted in order to combat the rebel ICL, I felt the timing was right to have a round table meeting involving all the game’s stakeholders, from players and administrators to television executives and sponsors. Ian Chappell writes. Ian says

Political powerplay drains colour purple

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:08:26 GMT

The film Invictus depicts how South Africa president Nelson Mandela's involvement with the Springboks helped them win the 1995 rugby World Cup at home and encourage racial integration. Nilankur Das reports.

The big occasion of an IPL final had little effect on Bisla

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:08:41 GMT

What a memorable night and one of the best of my career. The atmosphere was electric throughout and the match was a fitting climax to another excellent tournament. Jacques Kallis writes.

In the face of allegations, BCCI needs to be careful

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:41:33 GMT

It is always good when a new team rises to the top and that is what happened in this year's IPL final with the Kolkata Knight Riders winning their first title. Kapil Dev writes.

BCCI must usher in change now: Kapil Dev

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:32:24 GMT

The Board should be sensitive while dealing with dissent and realise not all cricketers can be bullied into submission. It was a wonderful gesture by the BCCI to honour many former players and their families by sharing the profits earned from the IPL. Kapil Dev writes. BCCI needs to be careful | Kapil says

BCCI has no room for constructive criticism

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:58:59 GMT

Well, these thoughts, encompassing the very nature of survival which degrades human beings, came to mind when the Indian cricket Board decided to deny Kirti Azad and Kapil Dev their "one-time monetary benefit" which is being doled out of the profits generated from the IPL. Pradeep Magazine writes.

We don't see the need to make a special plan for Dhoni

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:46:34 GMT

A lot of people work very hard behind the scenes at KKR to make sure the players have everything they need to play their best cricket, and I would like to say 'thank you.' Jacques Kallis writes.

Strategy goof-ups cost the Daredevils dear

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:39:06 GMT

The form that Delhi were in, they should have found a place in the final, but again, tactical errors cost them the opportunity. Mark Waugh writes.

The Roaring T20s

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:05:58 GMT

By the very nature of the game, the Twenty20 format is limited in its sophistication. But this is more than made up by the circus-like atmosphere - the much derisively described 'tamasha' - and its still novel sub-national loyalty scheme. Indrajit Hazra writes.

IPL a sad reflection of our bowling resources

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:07:53 GMT

While our batsmen have learnt a few new tricks to stay ahead of the game, the same can't be said about our bowlers. In fact, even the settled India bowlers have lost a bit of sheen over the last seven weeks. Aakash Chopra writes.

Chennai hold the edge in home game

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:46:35 GMT

Chennai have the edge considering it's a home game and they adapt to pressure well, writes Mark Waugh.

Smart to bat first against CSK

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:36:33 GMT

Chennai are enjoying the fresh lease of life they've got and by the looks of it, they want to make the most of it. The message was made even clearer on Wednesday by the captain himself. Sourav Ganguly writes.

Gambhir is a tough but popular leader

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:31:21 GMT

Gauti has been a hard but popular leader and his runs at the top of the order have been crucial. Jacques Kallis writes.

Steyn's class made the difference

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:22 GMT

With the men separated from the boys, it is worth taking a look at the five teams that missed out on the playoffs. Javagal Srinath writes.

Talk of Super Kings being lucky is unfair

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:58:24 GMT

It was a difficult Sunday as we watched the game between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Deccan Chargers. Stephen Fleming writes.

Lost in the stands

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:09:09 GMT

Home-bred stars have become a rare commodity, changing the philosophy behind IPL when it was launched, says Somshuvra Laha. Know the team | Iconoclasts or not

The perfect storm

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:50:33 GMT

At the 2011 IPL auction in Bangalore, a West Indies swashbuckler was ignored by the owners. All the attention was on Brian Lara, whose comeback attempts were snubbed by the owners.

Warne’s cricket royalty

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:53:49 GMT

They say the first time’s the best, whether it’s getting lucky with the girl next door or the maiden IPL, the old saying holds just as true. In 2008, cricket just got it’s own billion-dollar baby, a showstopper league with the who’s who of world cricket. Know the team