Kanpur falls short of meeting ICC stipulations

It is a shame that South Africa keep getting to play in Kanpur. Read Column »

We won’t allow spinners to dominate

If the wicket plays poorly, we will attack and counter-attack to make certain we score quickly. Read Column »

Our boys are fit and raring to go

It is hardly rocket science that Sehwag has struggled with deliveries which have cramped him for room. Read Column »

Tested formula will make it hard for India

Anil Kumble joked after Chennai that he would have preferred, in hindsight, to have played three specialist batsmen and seven bowlers! Read Column »

We have the men to tussle with Harbhajan

With the greatest of respect to New Zealand, West Indies and Bangladesh, the truth that the serious 'business' part of our year starts here. I really do have the greatest of respect for the three countries we have played so far this season, but home ground advantage always made us favourites to beat an under prepared New Zealand side and a spirited but young West Indies team. And, while Bangladesh gave us a fright or two on their pitches, we did what we had to do in winning both Tests and all three One-Dayers. Read Column »