Chetan Narula

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Is Hamilton better than Schumacher by miles?

Is Hamilton better than Schumacher by miles?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Lewis Hamilton has competed with Alonso, Raikkonen, Button, Rosberg, Schumacher and Vettel, champions all of them, and he has come out on top.

Despedida, Senor Alonso

Despedida, Senor Alonso

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Alonso's last race victory came in 2013, and he hasn't been on the podium since 2014. For arguably one of the best drivers F1 has ever seen, this is the very definition of a legacy unfulfilled, says Chetan Narula.

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'He is that daredevil taking the bike round and round in the 'Well of Death', and we -- those following and witnessing Indian cricket -- are all just along for the ride,' says Chetan Narula.

'I was just hoping to play for India again'

'I was just hoping to play for India again'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

After Ambati Rayudu failed the Yo-Yo test, the selectors turned to Suresh Raina for the ODI series in England.

Superman hangs up his cape

Superman hangs up his cape

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

AB de Villiers could do anything and everything. If he defied gravity on field, with a bat in hand the laws of physics bent to his wishes.

F1 2018: Making History and the battle for 5 titles

F1 2018: Making History and the battle for 5 titles

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

For the first time in F1 history, two four-time champions are on the same grid and vying for their fifth title.

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Why Virat depends on KulCha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Will Chahal-Yadav spin India towards the 2019 ICC World Cup in England, asks Chetan Narula.

Why does Virat constantly change his playing 11?

Why does Virat constantly change his playing 11?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

In the 35 Tests Kohli has led as captain, he has fielded 35 different playing 11s. Sure, the chopping and changing worked in the sub-continent because the home conditions masked the deficiencies in constantly chopping and changing the playing 11, says Chetan Narula.

Fast bowlers: Team India's new trump cards

Fast bowlers: Team India's new trump cards

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Perhaps for the first time, India's pace strength is not centred on any one individual, or set of individuals.

Who will open in the 1st Test in South Africa?

Who will open in the 1st Test in South Africa?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

'On one hand, three in-form openers is a healthy problem of plenty.' 'On the other, you just don't know whom to pick, and whether the selection sits well with the conditions and opposition on offer,' says Chetan Narula.

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Supremely versatile and unique, Ravindra Jadeja is now an indispensable part of the Indian Test set-up.

Champions Trophy: India aren't the favourites, but...

Champions Trophy: India aren't the favourites, but...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

England are the favourites, but India's tried-and-tested squad are in the hunt in the Champions Trophy.