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Harish Kotian

Harish Kotian writes on cricket and sports. You can e-mail the author at harishk@rediff.co.in

Stories by Harish Kotian

T20s: How India fared under Captain Kohli

T20s: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2021

Virat Kohli's record in T20 Internationals as captain is one of the best in the world, but he finished without a ICC trophy.

Should India retain same team against Scotland?

Should India retain same team against Scotland?

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2021

Who do you feel should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup game against Scotland?

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2021

India finally made their presence felt as they thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.

Will India drop Hardik against Afghanistan?

Will India drop Hardik against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2021

Who do you feel should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan?

Indian Batsmen Have FORGOTTEN to ATTACK

Indian Batsmen Have FORGOTTEN to ATTACK

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2021

'No team has a lower attacking shot percentage than #IND'. Who would have imagined India would be sitting even below Namibia in the points table?

India vs New Zealand: The FIVE big battles

India vs New Zealand: The FIVE big battles

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2021

India's cricketers face one of their biggest tests in recent times, when they take on New Zealand with their T20 World Cup hopes on the line.

Will India bring in Ashwin/Thakur against New Zealand?

Will India bring in Ashwin/Thakur against New Zealand?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2021

Should India bring in Ravichandran Ashwin and attack New Zealand with spin? Should they include all-rounder Shardul Thakur?

Do-Or-Die For India Against New Zealand

Do-Or-Die For India Against New Zealand

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2021

India, who suffered a 10-wicket thrashing to Pakistan in their opening match, face a virtual quarter final game against New Zealand, on Sunday, October 31.

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka is famously remembered as someone who dropped Mahendra Singh Dhoni as IPL captain.

What Went WRONG For India against Pakistan

What Went WRONG For India against Pakistan

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2021

It was a forgettable outing for the Indians, as right from team selection to the toss to the batting and the bowling, nothing worked for them!

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2021

India have emerged winner in all five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, starting from the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

India vs Pakistan: The FIVE Big Battles

India vs Pakistan: The FIVE Big Battles

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2021

A look at 5 key battles in Sunday's clash at the T20 World Cup in Dubai.

Should India pick Hardik, Ishan for Pakistan game?

Should India pick Hardik, Ishan for Pakistan game?

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan?

The IPL Dream XI

The IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2021

India's young, rising stars Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan come up with world-class performances.

Turning Point: KKR's Shocking Collapse

Turning Point: KKR's Shocking Collapse

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2021

KKR lost four batsmen in a row for ducks.

Top Performer: Venky Continues Dream Run

Top Performer: Venky Continues Dream Run

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2021

He continued his dream showing with the bat in the UAE -- hitting fifties in all the three IPL venues in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Top Performers: Gaikwad, Uthappa

Top Performers: Gaikwad, Uthappa

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2021

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa hit half-centuries to power Chennai Super Kings to victory against Delhi Capitals in the IPL Qualifier 1 match on Sunday.

Turning Point: Pant's Shocking Captaincy

Turning Point: Pant's Shocking Captaincy

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2021

More than Mahendra Singh Dhoni wielding his magic with the bat, it was young Rishabh Pant's captaincy which left everyone bewildered.

Turning Point: Maxwell's Dropped Catches

Turning Point: Maxwell's Dropped Catches

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2021

The dangerous Glenn Maxwell was dropped twice, in the 14th over, which proved crucial in the final analysis.

Top Performer: Srikar Bharat

Top Performer: Srikar Bharat

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2021

He finished unbeaten on a career-best 78 not out from 52 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes, putting on a match-turning stand of 111 runs with Maxwell, who stroked 51 not out from 33 balls.