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Review
Tue, June 05 2018
Easier Said than Done — a review: Alan Wilkins, in flesh and blood, finally
Alan Wilkins' book is almost as smooth as his voice. And just like the man behind the microphone, he prefers to stay in the background.
Wed, April 11 2018
Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, by Boria Majumdar — a review: The cricket book India needed right now
India’s rise in cricket has been one without parallel in the history of the sport; and the transition deserved a book. In years to come, when cricket historians will look at awe at India’s phenomenal rise, they will look gratefully at Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians.
Thu, November 16 2017
Spell-Binding Spells — a review: Having a ball all right, but for a glitch or two
Cricket has been unfairly biased towards the batsman, which is precisely why Spell-Binding Spells is a long-awaited, relevant book to remind us that bowlers are also part of the sport.
Wed, November 08 2017
A Clear Blue Sky — a review: In the pantheon of the great cricket autobiographies
It is difficult to pick any one aspect that makes A Clear Blue Sky special. It is difficult to choose between the style and the anecdotes, the grief and the grit, the cricket and philosophy, the pride and the fears, and the philosophy towards life in general.
Sat, June 17 2017
Review: A Gentleman’s Game by Anindya Dutta
The first thing that stands out in A Gentleman’s Game: Reflections on Cricket History is the assortment of quotes: every chapter begins with a renowned — and more importantly, relevant — quote.
Sun, May 28 2017
A Match for a Million: Perhaps the most bizarre cricket story
A Match for a Million, written by Harold McFarlane, may not be the greatest short story or the best example of cricket writing. However, as Arunabha Sengupta found out, it is perhaps the most curious cricketing tale ever penned.
Sun, January 01 2017
Year-ender 2016: South Africa’s forgettable year as a team but memorable one as individuals
A year full of one historic high and abysmal lows, South Africa had a forgettable time as a team but memorable as individuals.
Sun, January 01 2017
Sri Lanka team review: One unprecedented high over colossal lows
2016 had more of downs and less of ups for the Lankan Lions, who had an unpredictable high of defeating Australia at home while also suffered the low of being defeated by Bangladesh in Asia Cup T20 2016.
Thu, September 15 2016
AB: The Autobiography — a review
We have all seen what AB de Villiers is capable of with the willow. We needed something new— something different from books on contemporary cricketers across the world at the rate of probably a hundred a year.
Wed, May 11 2016
Helmets should be compulsory for batsmen, fielders and substitutes suggests review over Phillip Hughes death
Helmets should be compulsory for batsmen and close fielders and substitutes considered for concussed players, a landmark review into the death of Australian Phillip Hughes