Reviews

Easier Said than Done — a review: Wilkins, in flesh and blood, finally
Abhishek MukherjeeJune 5, 2018 10:30 PM IST
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.
Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, by Boria Majumdar — a review: The cricket book India needed right now
Abhishek MukherjeeApril 11, 2018 9:16 PM IST
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,
Imperfect by Sanjay Manjrekar: Candid, intriguing, and very human
Abhishek MukherjeeJanuary 21, 2018 10:30 AM IST
India has not seen a cricket autobiography like Imperfect. By that I do not mean that it is the best book written by an Indian
Spell-Binding Spells — a review: Having a ball all right, but what about proofreading?
Abhishek MukherjeeNovember 16, 2017 9:09 AM IST
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
A Clear Blue Sky — a review: In the pantheon of the great cricket autobiographies
Abhishek MukherjeeNovember 8, 2017 11:23 AM IST
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
Sachin: A Billion Dreams borders on hagiography, sustains itself on nostalgia
Abhishek MukherjeeMay 29, 2017 1:05 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar was a pronoun. Had aliens landed in India in the 1990s they would have assumed there was some sort of underground cult in
A Match for a Million: Perhaps the most bizarre cricket story
Arunabha SenguptaMay 28, 2017 2:38 PM IST
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
Sir Everton Weekes: An Appreciation — the last book penned by Tony Cozier
Arunabha SenguptaApril 26, 2017 9:50 PM IST
Sir Everton Weekes: An Appreciation is a slim volume written with characteristic meticulousness by the legendary Barbadian cricket commentator and writer Tony Cozier.
Dead Man’s Eleven: The-cricket based episode of Midsomer Murders
Arunabha SenguptaFebruary 13, 2017 7:30 AM IST
Midsomer Murders is one of the most successful detective series on television ever. The current season of this British production is the 19th and the
Australia in 2016: A year full of misery
Devarchit VarmaJanuary 4, 2017 8:19 PM IST
A look-over at 2017 highlights Australia’s tour of India, the ICC Champions Trophy and The Ashes 2017-18 as the biggest events for Steven Smith’s team.
Yearender 2016: Cricket in the hinterland
Abhishek MukherjeeJanuary 2, 2017 2:57 PM IST
There are some, like UAE and Scotland, who have been around for ages, but have never really threatened to break through to the top echelon.
Year-ender 2016: NZ bumpy ride post McCullum era
Aditya SahayJanuary 2, 2017 10:16 AM IST
New Zealand appears to be in a dilemma whether to follow Brendon McCullum’s path or create their own space. With ICC Champions Trophy 2017 in
Sri Lanka team review: One unprecedented high over colossal lows
Vishal MehraJanuary 1, 2017 11:05 AM IST
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
Year-ender: India rule 2016; King Kohli and knights set to conquer more
Suvajit MustafiDecember 31, 2016 5:39 PM IST
Virat Kohli owned 2016. His voyage towards excellence had begun in 2012, but 2016 saw him propelling the journey towards greatness. Come 2017, King Kohli
2016 Year-ender: Nosedive in flannels ruins England’s limited-overs surge
Abhishek MukherjeeDecember 30, 2016 3:45 PM IST
No Test team has met with a drop as steep in the span of a single year as England have. However, their journey in coloured

Easier Said than Done — a review: Wilkins, in flesh and blood, finally

Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, by Boria Majumdar — a review: The cricket book India needed right now

Imperfect by Sanjay Manjrekar: Candid, intriguing, and very human

Spell-Binding Spells — a review: Having a ball all right, but what about proofreading?

A Clear Blue Sky — a review: In the pantheon of the great cricket autobiographies

Sachin: A Billion Dreams borders on hagiography, sustains itself on nostalgia

A Match for a Million: Perhaps the most bizarre cricket story

Sir Everton Weekes: An Appreciation — the last book penned by Tony Cozier

Dead Man’s Eleven: The-cricket based episode of Midsomer Murders

Australia in 2016: A year full of misery

Yearender 2016: Cricket in the hinterland

Year-ender 2016: NZ bumpy ride post McCullum era

Sri Lanka team review: One unprecedented high over colossal lows

Year-ender: India rule 2016; King Kohli and knights set to conquer more

2016 Year-ender: Nosedive in flannels ruins England’s limited-overs surge

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