From Sydney streets to Bradman’s Bowral: A journey through cricketing lore

In sprawling Australia, where a majority of its citizens live on the coastal edges of a vast nation, Melbourne is one city that has the big metropolis vibe. Cosmopolitan to the core and multi-racial at its best, there are some localities that exude a distinct Chinese vibe. There is Chinatown, but even beyond that, the … Read more

Sunil Gavaskar: Credit to Ajit Agarkar and fellow selectors for pitchforking Nitish Reddy into Test cricket

Why Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game was seen at the magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground. It was a match between two hugely talented and competitive teams, which brought a fitting end to what has truly been a memorable year for the sport, but more so for Indian cricket. India won a World … Read more

Australia vs India Tour Diary: Pastoral Brisbane and a brush with wildlife!

Canberra is a capital with a twin shade. Seat of power, yes; a sleepy rural vibe, yes again! And on December 1, finally, a game gets underway at the Manuka Oval. The warm-up fixture between the Indians and the Prime Minister’s XI becomes a limited-overs affair, and Rohit Sharma’s men prevail by six wickets. Young … Read more