'He will be missed by all of us in Saurashtra.'
Some cricketers, sportswriter Nirmal Shekar tells Haresh Pandya, have come to believe that they are above the law.
Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja tells Haresh Pandya what attracted him to Reeva Solanki.
With his fifth Test hundred, the Saurashtra batsman has conclusively proved he is here to stay, says Haresh Pandya.
In Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India, says Haresh Pandya, has a bunch of exciting young batsmen who will go places, individually and collectively.
It may have appeared to many in England that the India all-rounder is probably fond of inviting confrontations because of his usually aggressive approach to his entire cricket but he is not.
Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Nayan Mongia talks tells Haresh Pandya that Mahendra Singh Dhoni must be retained as captain irrespective of the widespread criticism his Test captaincy has triggered in recent times.
Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar Pujara's father, believes his son and Virat Kohli will bounce back.
The glaring failure of India's three middle-order batsmen, who never got even a reasonably decent start from the openers, was the main reason why India kept collapsing repeatedly, says Haresh Pandya, reviewing the team's 3-1 drubbing in the five-Test series in England.
Aunshuman Gaekwad, who opened the innings with Sunil Gavaskar in Test matches and faced the hostile West Indian fast bowlers with guts and gumption, was one of the successful coaches of Team India. An intelligent man with independent thoughts, Gaekwad expresses his views, not just on cricket, unambiguously, in a freewheeling conversation with Haresh Pandya, soon after the departure of the Indian team for the Champions Trophy in England.
Irfan Pathan tells Haresh Pandya he's looking forward to rebuilding his career and playing for India again.
Much is at stake, including pride, for Team India as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and company are all set to embark on a marathon tour of England featuring five Tests, five ODIs and a Twenty20 game.
It's not the contest between India and the West Indies, but the batting icon that cricket lovers are thronging the Wankhede stadium to see, says Haresh Pandya.
'No country can take India and its badminton players lightly,' says London Olympics medalist Saina Nehwal.
For one so young, Cheteshwar Pujara is extremely religious. He performs puja, meditates and lives a simple life despite being a celebrity. Haresh Pandya, who has known the batsman since he was a child, reveals the role his family and spirituality have played in his achievements.
Former England fast bowler Alex Tudor discusses the dismal showing of his countrymen in the ongoing Ashes, while being effusive in praise of India's young brigade.
The 2-0 series win over New Zealand, says Haresh Pandya, was built around remarkable performances and handsome contributions from Team India's youngsters.
In his farewell innings at the Wankhede, Sachin Tendulkar, says Haresh Pandya, may have sent a message that he still has it in him to hang around for some time more.
The manner in which Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli batted in the second ODI against Australia in Jaipur, even a target of 400-plus, says Haresh Pandya, would not have been beyond India's reach.
Cricket's run-machine not only broke numerous records and created a plethora of new ones during a marathon career, but, says Haresh Pandya, also ensured all predictions about him were proved true.
Instead of lamenting the loss of greats, M S Dhoni used the Australia Tests to groom a bunch of youngsters into what could well be the nucleus of a champion outfit, says Haresh Pandya.
Just by the numbers alone, Cheteshwar Pujara's feats in Test cricket match the ascent of two flamboyant batsmen who shone briefly, before fading into oblivion. Haresh Pandya, who knows Pujara well, explains why the Saurashtra batsman will not end up like Lawrence Rowe and Vinod Kambli.
Jaidev Unadkat is a much-improved bowler now. Zimbabawe is his best chance to find a regular place in India's team, says Haresh Pandya.
Cheteshwar Pujara speaks to Haresh Pandya about his successful outing in the just-concluded Test series against New Zealand.
Former India stumper Nayan Mongia tells Haresh Pandya that many players from the Under-19 World Cup-winning team have the potential to make it to India's senior squad.
Playing under the inevitable shadow of the now-retired Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli handled both the Kiwis and weight of expectations well in the first Test, says Haresh Pandya.
Bishen Singh Bedi, who led the Indian team to Australia in 1977-78, revealed an interesting incident that proved Bradman's supreme command over the willow.
India's Under-19 World Cup triumph has confirmed that India's reservoir is inundating with bright, exciting talents, says Haresh Pandya.
Arvind Pujara celebrates his son Cheteshwar's maiden hundred in the first Test against New Zealand with Haresh Pandya.
The solution to India's immediate problems in the wake of the home Test series defeat to England, says Haresh Pandya, lies in unearthing more young talent and giving them opportunities to prove their worth.
Arvind Pujara, in conversation with Haresh Pandya, discusses the rise of his son, Indian cricket's new star Cheteshwar.
With the exception of the recent tours of England and Australia, where India suffered eight defeats in a row, hardly does a Test series pass without addition of a new feather in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cap as a captain.
Haresh Pandya tries to find out what ails the rare Asiatic lions of Saurashtra's Gir forest and why they stray out of their only habitat in the world.
Like Julius Caesar, Don Bradman remains as powerful in death as he was during and after his eventful playing days.
It's hard to imagine the England authorities changing their stand in Kevin Pietersen's case, writes Haresh Pandya.
Cheteshwar Pujara tells Haresh Pandya he is confident of doing well in the upcoming series against New Zealand.
Ahead of the Test series commencing Down Under on Boxing Day, Haresh Pandya looks back on cricket contests between the two countries.
Former India swashbuckling batsman Salim Durrani goes down memory lane in an exclusive conversation with Haresh Pandya.
India were beaten black and blue during their trip to England for a five-match Test series last summer. But the Indians have a great chance to avenge that defeat by making most of the home conditions when they face the team from the old blighty in a three-match Test series next week, feels Haresh Pandya.
If Chris Gayle plays for the West Indies again, a new and distinct flavour will be added not only to the West Indies team but also international cricket, says Haresh Pandya.
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