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M.S. Dhoni (left) and Rishabh Pant.

Over the top: Players are conscious that they could make history

Threatening situations in many matches were stymied by players who rose to the occasion, individually or collectively.

10 Feb 2019 1:36 AM IST

Over the top: India still heavily dependent on top three

In the absence of Virat Kohli and M S Dhoni, the batting was undoubtedly weakened.

3 Feb 2019 1:08 AM IST

MS Dhoni remains the canniest chaser in Team India

Kohli's stature as the best batsman in the world remains undiminished,

20 Jan 2019 12:41 AM IST

Hardik Pandya has always been a show pony

After returning home, the two will face an inquiry committee instituted by the COA in consultation with the BCCI.

13 Jan 2019 1:11 AM IST

India captain Virat Kohli greets former Australian bowler Glenn McGrath. (Photo: AFP)

The whiff of achhe din' is unmistakable

Winning away from home has always posed the severest challenge for India's cricketers.

6 Jan 2019 1:28 AM IST

Former England pacer Darren Gough feels India have enough firepower in their pace attack to cover for the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah in the first Test beginning on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Jasprit Bumrah has the ability to out-think batsmen

At least six of his eight wickets till the fourth day seemed to emerge from some plan

30 Dec 2018 12:27 AM IST

The India skipper praised Australia for the win, saying the hosts were relentless in their bowling and also outshone the visitors in batting. (Photo: AFP)

Momentum now with Australia

At every level, and most intensely at the international level, sport has as much to do with mental toughness as skills.

23 Dec 2018 12:54 AM IST

India show impressive resilience

Yet it must be remembered that playing at home Australia have never been pushovers, whatever the quality of players/team...

9 Dec 2018 6:58 AM IST

India show impressive resilience

The lead was nominal in literal value, but had enormous psychological importance, as play on Saturday was to show.

9 Dec 2018 12:54 AM IST

Prithvi Shaw grimaces in pain after injuring his ankle during a warm-up game in Sydney. (AP)

Composition of India's playing XI in turmoil

Alas, the four-day fixture which concluded on Saturday did not quite pan out as expected on several counts.

3 Dec 2018 12:02 AM IST

Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj.

Mithali Raj & Harmanpreet Kaur need to resolve conflicts

The prerogative of the team management notwithstanding, Mithali's non-selection was baffling.

25 Nov 2018 1:06 AM IST

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli. (Photo: AP)

India's Cup combination still incomplete

The all-rounder's slots (7 and 8) are also important and as yet not filled. Much depends on how quickly Hardik Pandya...

18 Nov 2018 6:14 AM IST