The integrity of the tournament was flawed from the moment it was decided India would play the second semi-final in Guyana whether they finished first or second in their group
30 June,2024 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
This imbalance in an India v Pakistan cricket limited overs match was partly explained years ago by a decorated Indian cricketer: “Pakistan tries to impress India, while we are only interested in having an impact on the West”
16 June,2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Being behind two-time winners West Indies and England in the T20 World Cup silverware count, 2021 champions Australia will look to improve on their record in the upcoming event; India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have won it once as well
02 June,2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
When Will he be back
Had Pucovski been healthy, he’d be ensconced as an Australia Test opener, but he’s only represented Australia once, against India in 2021
19 May,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
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 ChappellADVERTISEMENT
