Sunil Gavaskar: IPL should look at reducing uncapped player retention fee below Rs 4 crore

Ever since the first year of the IPL, the auction of the players has been a life changer for plenty of players. While in the first couple of years there was a limit on what an uncapped Indian player could get, this was removed from the next year when it was found that an uncapped … Read more

Wriddhiman Saha: What defines Ashwin is his openness to suggestions

When I made my Test debut in February 2010, Harbhajan Singh was spearheading India’s spin department, along with Amit Mishra. However, later that year, as I broke into the white-ball team, I met a bright, confident, young off-spinner who was also taking his first steps in international cricket. We were around the same age, and … Read more

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: India dismantles Australia to take 1-0 lead in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

A blue patch shimmered in the stands as Indian fans congregated to celebrate a great triumph. The Tricolour fluttered, drums echoed, a conch lent a deep acoustic vibe and on the turf Jasprit Bumrah’s men were tightening their hold on the first Test at the Optus Stadium here on Monday. History’s notes often whisper about … Read more