'Of the 32 captains who have led India in Test cricket, only four have been pure bowlers -- Ghulam Ahmed, Venkatraghavan, Bishan Bedi and myself.' 'The captain must lead with only one idea in mind -- to win the game. The draw mentality is partly because captains lacked confidence and partly because they want to protect their record. If you don't think winning is the point of the game, there is little point in even entering the field.' 'As the Monekygate controversy raged, I received a message from Bishen Bedi, no stranger to controversies himself. "As a captain," he wrote, "take a decision you will be proud of when you look back on history".' Anil Kumble, cricketing legend, on the Art of Captaincy.
Following in the footsteps of elder brother Sarfaraz Khan, who was a big hit during the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League earlier this year, Mumbai youngster Musheer will also have the opportunity to hone his skills in England next month.
Take a look at the statistical highlights of the fourth ODI in Kolkata on Thursday.
Jettisoned England batsman Kevin Pietersen has added another payday to his diary with the announcement he will play in the Caribbean Premier League in July and August after his commitments in India.
Joe Root said that although England got a few things wrong, they never let go of the belief to win.
Virat Kohli's aura in Indian cricket has grown exponentially over the past few years but contrary to popular perception, he has never wielded 'disproportionate influence' when it comes to policy decisions, says Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai.
As India gets set to play its 500th Test, Rajneesh Gupta presents India's memorable Test victories at home.
'I am new to Kings XI, so it is going to be how we come together, how the team dynamics work and take it forward.'
The participation of English players in the Indian Premier League has only increased the 'warmth' among the rival players but on the field, India captain Virat Kohli expects a high intensity battle between the two teams during the long tour, starting with the first T20 International in Manchester, on Tuesday.
Snubbed Maxwell eyes county cricket to fuel Test bid.
One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.
The waiting ends for England's new Test captain Joe Root on Thursday when he leads his side out for the start of a four-match series against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday, nearly four months after his appointment.
Veteran left-arm spinner Murali Kartik retired from competitive cricket having played eight Tests and 37 ODIs for India between 1999 and 2007 taking 24 and 37 wickets respectively.
Images from Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday
Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.
The impact of social media cannot be understated in the recent rise in the profile of women cricketers.
The 45-year-old, who played 52 Tests between 1991 and 2002, replaced his former international team mate Graham Gooch who stepped down from the role in May.
Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi
India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been issued a British work permit and is set to join Derbyshire County Cricket Club this week for the remainder of the English County Championship.
India batting great Rahul Dravid recalled meeting Tiger Pataudi in 1997 and revealed how he found there was no bitterness in him about the injury which left him with just one eye.
Rajneesh Gupta lists the instances when cricketers died while playing a match.
Veteran India discard and Railways captain Murali Kartik found himself in the centre of a controversy when he 'Mankaded' Bengal batsman Sandipan Das leading to an ugly altercation with opposition coach Ashok Malhotra during a Ranji Trophy game in New Delhi on Sunday.
'Batting against spin bowling you need to have your own individual plan. You can't go into a match saying, "Oh, this wicket is going to spin this much".'
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
Cheteshwar Pujara's debut for Derbyshire County Cricket Club, for which he has recently signed a contract to play in the remainder of the English County Championship, has been delayed simply because he has not yet been granted a British work visa. Consequently, he hasn't reached England and missed Derbyshire's crucial ongoing Division II match against Worcestershire at Derby in LV County Championship.
Following the demise of Ankit Keshri here other instances when cricketers died while playing a match.
Here are some of the best iPhone photos taken this year.
Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy
351 cricketers -- 230 Indians and 131 foreigners -- will go under the hammer in Saturday's IPL players' auction.
Love him or loathe him, Kevin Pietersen's return from a knee injury in time to face Australia in the Ashes series will have left England supporters breathing a sigh of relief.
Blessed with a computer-like brain and an elephantine memory, Anandji Dossa was a pioneer in compiling cricket statistics and scores. Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the modest stats-man, who has passed into the ages.
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