Nayan Mongia

Sachin Tendulkar has been sent by God to play cricket: Nayan Mongia

Fifteen years have passed since Nayan Mongia watched and enjoyed at the other end as Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 25th birthday with a glorious 134 in the Sharjah Cup final against Australia but the memories of it are as fresh as morning dew ahead of his former teammate's 40th birthday.

Sachin Tendulkar and his five epics at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium

Sachin Tendulkar has scored runs in grounds all over the world, but perhaps the greatest collection of his masterpieces have been accumulated in Chepauk. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the five Test centuries of the master at the ground — four in victories and one that almost snatched a miraculous win.

Sachin Tendulkar’s epic 136 that carried India to the doorstep of an incredible win against Pakistan

The day Sachin Tendulkar almost pulled off a single-handed miracle at Chennai. Unfortunately, it remained the greatest heartbreak of his career.

Nayan Mongia — an asset behind and in front of the stumps

Nayan Mongia, born on December 19, 1969, was one of India’s finest wicket-keepers, whose career ended in a rather uncharacteristic fashion. Karthik Parimal looks back at the crests and troughs of this gloveman on his 43rd birthday.

Virender Sehwag needs to take more responsibility

After yet another disappointing performance, this time in the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka everyone is raising fingers on the form of swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag.   Its been a long time since the Delhi batsman has crossed the mark of 50 runs in international cricket.   Former wicket keeper Nayan Mongia feels the...

Nayan Mongia asked to settle domestic violence case by court

By CricketCountry Staff

Former India cricketer Nayan Mongia has been asked by a metropolitan court to settle a domestic violence case with his mother, according to reports.

Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2012: Smit Patel happy to keep faith of the team in the final

By CricketCountry Staff

Smit Patel announced his arrival into the big league with a crucial half century in the final against Australia to help India lift the Under-19 World Cup at Townsville in Australia on Sunday.

Helmets should be made compulsory for wicketkeepers

If anyone in the Indian cricket fraternity can understand Mark Boucher's pain then that would be Indian wicketkeeper Saba Karim and Nayan Mongia.    Mongia was fortunate that he didn't have to quit the game due to injury but he can understand the pain.   Former India stumper Mongia feels that helmets should be made...

Baroda Cricket Asociation to set up new academy

The newly-elected managing committee of the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has decided to set up a cricket academy in the state.

MS Dhoni has flourished under pressure: Nayan Mongia

By CricketCountry Staff

Former Indian wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia said being a keeper is hard job and captain MS Dhoni is doing a wonderful job.