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Why the umpire's decision must be final!

Not since Sachin Tendulkar's dubious LBW decision in Australia by Daryl Harper has any decision caused as much furor as Ian Bell's decision on Sunday.

What's wrong with Team India? What needs to be done

Following the dismal showing in one-day tournaments in Australia and Bangladesh, Faisal Shariff suggests remedial action, keeping the 2015 World Cup in mind.

Spin can no longer win at home for India

India must stop thinking it can make up for poor away performances by producing spin-friendly tracks, says Faisal Shariff.

India slipping into 1990s mode

India's strength was never its bowling, says Faisal Shariff, but each time they discover a gem, they seem to perfect the art of pushing him out of the system.

LIVE CHAT: Right time to talk about Sachin's retirement?

Was it right to retain Sachin Tendulkar in Test team? Should he call it a day after the England series?

5 Things I Didn't Like about the World Cup

Old rediff.com hand and cricket aficionado Faisal Shariff on five things that put him off Cricket World Cup 2011

Dhoni's dream will rise and fall with middle order

The Indian batting lineup is quiet easily the most feared in this tournament but how the middle order plays the middle overs when the top-order calls in sick is where matches will be won and lost for skipper Dhoni, says cricket expert Faisal Shariff

'Cricket is at a stage all sports go through'

'I got a 300 with my flawed technique'

'You don't become world champs with one win'

High intensity fitness camp in August: Wright

John Wright chalks out the blue print for the Indian team over the next three months.

'I am khadoos on the field'

'The 1983 team was much more Indian'

Pehli nazar mein pehla pyaar is crap!

'1998 was the greatest phase in my career'

Sachin Tendulkar on his career, his batting strategy and his four-year-old son Arjun.

'We'd like to have a Shoaib Akhtar in our side'

'They weren't the same Aussies'

'Taylor was a better captain than Waugh'

I am the fall guy: Shoaib Akhtar

I have to prove myself again: Harbhajan

Jayasuriya is King Midas, says Arnold

'I am not eyeing any post'

'I have developed a style; so far it has worked,' says India 'A' coach Sandeep Patil.

'He wore the Indian colours on his chest with pride and aplomb'

'Though I had my reservations about Sunny as a captain, I must say that he is a very proud Indian.'

India's Greatest Win

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

When Deano spoke to Rediff

'India's strength is batting and it is under attack right now. It is time to stand up and be counted.'

Without me, would Virat go wild with the bat?

'My type exists in heaps -- millions really -- cheering, cussing and calculating from the comforts of our living room as if the television screen can magically convey our woe or wisdom to the player.' 'Except without our frantic cheering, irrational logic and infectious gusto, the sport would have half its appeal.' Sukanya Verma on what it is like to be the Indian Cricket Fan.

Why are the legends of Indian cricket silent?

'How do any of the cricketers who have been idolised by millions of fans not just for their ability, but also for their integrity and strength of character, continue to stay silent spectators, asks Faisal Shariff.