If a player earning $400,000 (approximately 2.1 crores) has willed to do wrong, can the rest of his genre be completely discounted? The fact that Sreesanth’s name has now surfaced is sure to open a can of worms, writes Karthik Parimal.
May 17 2013, 11:27 am
Read MoreKings XI Punjab host the Mumbai Indians in a do or die encounter in the 69th match of the Indian Premier League at Dharamsala on Saturday.
May 17 2013, 11:03 am
Read MoreHaving struck some form in the past couple of matches, Kings XI Punjab now face the daunting task of taking on table-toppers and strong title contenders Mumbai Indians at Dharamsala on Saturday in a bid to keep their playoff hopes alive in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
May 17 2013, 12:20 pm
Read MoreOn May 15, 1999, Hansie Cronje ran into the first of his many major troubles, when he plugged-in an earpiece, to receive instructions from coach Bob Woolmer, during South Africa’s first World Cup fixture against India. Karthik Parimal looks back at that incident and what followed thereafter.
May 15 2013, 1:16 pm
Read MorePune Warriors India slipped to their third defeat in four matches in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), losing to Mumbai Indians by 41 runs. Mumbai thus skipped over to the top of the points table with six points from four games.
May 13 2013, 5:04 pm
Read MoreOn May 13, 2003, West Indies pulled off a heist, against all odds, over Steve Waugh’s invincible line-up. Although the result didn’t alter the outcome of the series, it produced moments that will forever be etched in the memories of players and viewers alike. Karthik Parimal reviews the dramatic Test that saw West Indies register their largest successful run-chase.
May 13 2013, 12:01 pm
Read MoreA confident Mumbai Indians travel to Hyderabad to face the Sunrisers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium today.
May 1 2013, 4:13 pm
Read MoreOn May 8, 1985, New Zealand registered yet another collapse against West Indies, thereby conceding the series 2-0. Malcolm Marshall was the protagonist, finishing the contest as the highest wicket-taker — 27 wickets from four Tests — 12 ahead of the next best, Richard Hadlee. Karthik Parimal reviews the eventful Test.
May 8 2013, 10:54 am
Read MoreThe selection of the Indian cricket team often throws open the doors for a debate. While pundits, purists and fans may disagree on the inclusion (or exclusion) of one or more players, the general conclusionis: the selectors have, yet again, failed to do a good job.
May 6 2013, 3:59 pm
Read MoreUpul Chandana, born May 7, 1972, was one of Sri Lanka’s able leg-spinners, whose career coincided with that of Muttiah Muralitharan’s. Although they operated differently, the former was seldom consistent. Moreover, Murali’s effectiveness meant that Chandana’s services were sporadically used. Karthik Parimal looks back at his punctuated career.
May 7 2013, 3:59 pm
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