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Tarak Sinha: the unsung hero

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:32 +0530

Tarak Sinha is referred as the poor cousin of some of the more illustrious names in coaching circles.

Gurcharan Singh: Great master with adaptability

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:41:34 +0530

'It’s all in the mind' is a commonly used phrase, but to understand the essence of it, one should meet respected cricket coach Gurcharan Singh, whose face is the only part that reflects his age. Otherwise he is as sound, as fit and as enthusiastic as any of his young trainees.

Gony a hero for Chennai, and wife Manpreet

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:07:55 +0530

The Indian Premire League has thrown up quite a few domestic talent to the fore and one such cricketer is Manpreet Singh Gony - a man who chases his dreams both on the off the field literally.

Rural T20 beats IPL hollow

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:43:06 +0530

Even as millions watch eight club teams fight it out for the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy and the $3 million prize money; a completely different type of cricket is being played in rural India.

Dinesh Lad: The burnisher behind the scenes

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:28:27 +0530

It's amazing how often chance encounters shape new worlds. Twelve years ago Dinesh Lad, cricket coach in Gorai's Swami Vivekananda International School (Mumbai), took a liking for a 12-year-old Rohit Sharma who was bowling innocuous off-spins in a summer camp.

Chat: Bhajji needed to be sent a strong message

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:38:54 +0530

Bhajji seems to have crossed the Line of Control when he slapped Sreesanth after losing to the Kings XI Punjab.

Manabendra Ghosh: From coach to mentor

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:41:51 +0530

Turning on to Kolkata's Belgachia, the first thing that sinks in is the lull. The only sound that seems to shatter its quiet is the thud of ball against bat. At a corner of a vast stretch of ground, a familiar face is beavering away with his boys, correcting somebody's follow-through, checking a back lift.

BCCI paying for letting indiscipline flourish

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:43:37 +0530

The Turbanator's IPL journey could very well be over, with the IPL likely to hand out a 10-match ban on him for slapping Sreesanth at the end of Friday's encounter between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. The decision will be announced after Monday's hearing by match referee Farokh Engineer.

Achrekar 'Sir': Champion maker at dusk

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:46:35 +0530

A sea of fielders, wisps of dust showing up and countless number of cricket pitches cutting across the ground — the evenings at Mumbai's Shivaji Park haven't changed one bit. Captains fail to track their players but ask them about Ramakant Achrekar's cricket academy and they will guide you through the patchwork.

Nurturing cricket at the feet of the Himalayas

Cricketnext.com editors@cricketnext.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:30:05 +0530

Never a cricketer's destination, Dehradun is now home to the National School of Cricket, an attempt at marrying extra-curriculars with academics under one roof.