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.
The two hotels have been turned into virtual fortresses with policemen and other security personnel outside and inside.
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.
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.
The 2-0 series win over New Zealand, says Haresh Pandya, was built around remarkable performances and handsome contributions from Team India's youngsters.
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.
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.
Cheteshwar Pujara speaks to Haresh Pandya about his successful outing in the just-concluded Test series against New Zealand.
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.
Arvind Pujara, in conversation with Haresh Pandya, discusses the rise of his son, Indian cricket's new star Cheteshwar.
Haresh Chawla, group chief executive officer of Network18, on Thursday put in his papers. And Rajesh Jejurikar, Mahindra & Mahindra's chief executive for the automotive division, will join Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) as president.
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.
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.
'It is difficult to pin down any singular factor but marriage does invite the emotional investment of viewers,' observes Chintan Girish Modi.
Saurashtra batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says he feels encouraged when truly great cricketers like Gundappa Viswanath appreciate his technique and performance.
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.
As Team India is preparing to take on New Zealand, Virat Kohli, who is playing his first full series at home, is going to be the cynosure of all eyes. He has already uncorked himself and is bound to explode against the Kiwis.
VVS Laxman was the one of the last artists of the willow, writes Haresh Pandya.
Regardless of the humiliation in England and Australia, this, says Haresh Pandya, is the best possible chance for India to prove it is still one of the finest Test teams.
Ahead of the Test series commencing Down Under on Boxing Day, Haresh Pandya looks back on cricket contests between the two countries.
Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.
Despite being ignored by the Ranji squad, Saurashtra's hard-hitting batsman Kuldeep Raval has shown perseverance and his talent is set to come to the fore for the Delhi Daredevils, writes Haresh Pandya.
In an ironical situation, the population of lions in Gujarat's Gir National Park has steadily increased in recent years but there has also been an alarming rise in their death toll.
Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the former Test run-machine who turns 63 today.
The Bollywood actress and her personal trainer have been infected with the H1N1 virus, reports Haresh Pandya from Rajkot.
Former India swashbuckling batsman Salim Durrani goes down memory lane in an exclusive conversation with Haresh Pandya.
Tiger Pataudi had a penchant for pranks. Haresh Pandya recounts an incident when 'dacoits' held Gundappa Viswanath and other players to ransom.
The selectors have kept faith in the young brigade and therefore have picked a balanced side, says Haresh Pandya.
Cricket writing can be an art form in the hands of the most talented of wordsmiths.
Out of Team India reckoning, Saurashtra bowler Jaidev Unadkat tells Haresh Pandya he is not unnecessarily disappointed by the turn of events in his still budding career.
India play the next Test at Sachin Tendulkar's favourite hunting ground and this could just end his search for the elusive 100th ton, writes Haresh Pandya.
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Haresh Pandya says Team India didn't just lose the first Test in Melbourne by 122 runs; they gifted it to the young and enthusiastic Aussies on a platter.
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