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  1. Test-ing Dhoni’s intel inside

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    / April 14, 2012 / Leave a comment
    When he was accused of match-fixing and was subsequently banned by the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), Mohammed Azharuddin used to bristle at any criticism directed at him. Hiding behind his Ray-ban, Azhar would question the credentials of anyone and everyone who pointed an accusing finger at...

  2. India is alive and kicking in the UK!

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    / September 10, 2011 / 3 Comments
    By S V L Narayan   On Friday noon, one would have thought one was outside Dadar railway station instead of the underground station at Oval. It looked as if all the PIOs in the UK were heading for the India-England ODI. The Indian tri-colour was visible everywhere, either as...

  3. Woe to be in England and watch Indian cricket

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    / September 10, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By V Desikan   When our cricket tour of England started, I was quite excited because of our No 1 status in Test cricket and also our splendid performance in the recent World Cup under the cool leadership of MSD. Another reason for my excitement was because of the timing...

  4. In search of Nessie, whiskey and gowf

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    / September 8, 2011 / Leave a comment
     By S V L Narayan   Though I visited the UK several times I did not find time to see Scotland. This time I made sure I fulfilled that desire. Thanks to the power of the internet (and the Indian credit card) I could plan out the complete schedule and...

  5. Finally, Euthanasia. Indian Test cricket R.I.P.

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    / August 22, 2011 / 3 Comments
    By S V L Narayan Sad, sad, sad being an Indian at the Oval today. A miserable series died a miserable death for Indian cricket. The first day started off promisingly with all the rain. I thought that would rescue us from a whitewash. Even on the third day, it...

  6. A miserable Indian at the Oval

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    / August 18, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By S V L Narayan   Here in London, it is dull and gloomy. Exactly the way I felt watching our team take the field at the Oval. GBP 60 was my sacrifice to encourage our players, hoping that at least they will play for personal pride. Unfortunately, the players...

  7. Test too much of a test for India

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    / August 5, 2011 / 1 Comment
    I fear for the worst. After Nottingham, Geoffrey Boycott said India batted like Bangladesh. Now if we lose another Test or perhaps both, I dread he will compare Dhoni and company to Afghanistan. Or worse, his mom-in-law’s neighbourhood team. The last three days have seen reams of newsprint and airtime...

  8. How India will square the series with England. Exclusive.

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    / August 2, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By T S Sudhir There is pindrop silence. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has convened a team meeting after the 319-run loss in the Nottingham Test. The agenda is obvious. How to bounce back in the series. But the mood is anything but upbeat. Duncan Fletcher : Boys, we have to play...

  9. Trent Bridgevaseline and the Indian mentality

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    / August 2, 2011 / 3 Comments
    By L Ravichander   Sat brooding at Nagpur airport for an announcement of the flight (Kingfisher) delayed by over an hour. In the morning too, they had cancelled the flight from Hyderabad to Nagpur. Some tech snag, sang the official version. Beyond the security area, I could see the Indian...

  10. India plays fair, now for a lovely 2nd innings

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    / August 1, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By T S Sudhir If it sounds an exaggeration, so be it. But to me, for the Trent Bridge crowd to boo the Indian team with chants of `cheats’ when they went to the pavilion for the tea break in the Nottingham Test, was a verbal version of Bodyline. This...

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