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India tour of South Africa 2013-14
Tue, September 03 2013
India have not communicated about South Africa or West Indies tour: Haroon Lorgat
India's reluctance to undertake a full tour of South Africa from November appears to have dashed the hosts' hopes of cashing in on the popularity of the reigning world champions.
Fri, September 12 2014
Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test Match and the shenanigans around it
The BCCI seems to believe that it is perfectly fine to behave in the most ungentlemanly manner while running "The Gentleman’s Game" in India.
Wed, August 20 2014
India’s proposed home series against West Indies will be a step back in their preparation for South Africa tour
In a bid to have Sachin Tendulkar play his landmark 200th Test in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have proposed to squeeze in a home series against the West Indies before the team heads to South Africa for a grueling tour. While it bodes well with the sentiments of a billion people in India, Prakash Govindasreenivasan opines that the move will clearly a step back with respect to the South Africa tour.
Mon, September 02 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test in India: Statistical analysis of venues best suited for the momentous occasion
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a two-Test home series against the West Indies in November, which means Sachin Tendulkar, who has represented India in 198 Test matches, will play his record 200th Test at home. But where? The itinerary of the series has not been announced. Sarang Bhalerao digs into the numbers and examines Tendulkar’s records at the home grounds.
Sat, September 13 2014
Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test: The West Indies series could tarnish the last days of a fantastic career
The decision to invite the West Indies for a couple of Tests is not exactly a favour to Sachin Tendulkar. According to Arunabha Sengupta, the BCCI has all but ascertained that the greatest of careers is tarnished with murky fumes during its final days.
Mon, September 02 2013
Zaheer Khan: A born fighter who is gunning to get his India spot back
You don't write off a champion like Zaheer Khan. While he is doing his best to make a comeback, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya reveals his early days of struggle.
Mon, September 02 2013
BCCI’s possible move to shorten the South African tour and its implications
Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to schedule a home series against the West Indies in November and possibly shorten India’s South African visit has certain implications. Nishad Pai Vaidya explains.
Mon, September 02 2013
Sachin Tendulkar not planning to retire after 200th Test: Reports
Sachin Tendulkar’s impending 200th Test is in the news as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has planned a series against the West Indies in November so that the landmark game comes before the home fans. Although there is speculation that the maestro will call it a day after the game, sources close to Tendulkar have indicated that he has no plans to retire.
Sun, September 01 2013
BCCI allows N Srinivasan to perform statutory functions
His exile is not yet over but N Srinivasan was given the go ahead to perform the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) "constitutional and statutory functions" by the Working Committee which also invited him to attend the Board's Annual General Meeting on September 29 in Chennai.
Sun, September 01 2013
N Srinivasan: I will chair BCCI’s AGM in Chennai
A defiant Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President N Srinivasan on Sunday declared that he will chair the Board's Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held in Chennai on September 29.