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UP go slow, but stay in control

Thursday 26 November '09

Uttar Pradesh held the aces going into the second day’s play in their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, but for some reason...
UP make wayward Delhi pay

Wednesday 25 November '09

Tanmay Srivastava has one of the most exquisite cover drives on the domestic circuit, but he hardly got a chance to showcase it on Tuesday.
Minefield awaits Delhi, UP

Tuesday 24 November '09

Away from the hustle bustle of people squeezed into share-autos and two-wheelers vying for space with HMVs on single-lane highways...
Karnataka robbed by bad light

Saturday 14 November '09

Just 23 runs short of their second outright victory, conditions and slow start ensure match ends in a draw....
Karnataka call the shots

Friday 13 November '09

It was a day punctuated by frequent interruptions due to poor light and the Delhi batsmen’s tendency to be spectacular and suicidal.
Dravid makes the difference for Karnataka

Thursday 12 November '09

It was a better response the second time around from Delhi, as the batsmen seemed clearer on whether to lean forward or rock back, on which balls to touch and which to leave alone....
Vinay rolls Delhi over

Wednesday 11 November '09

There’s been a lot written and spoken about modern-day stroke-making innovations in this age of Twenty20 cricket, but it’s...
Baroda’s Bilakhia hits 91, Delhi settle for draw

Saturday 7 November '09

For all practical purposes, the final day’s play in the Delhi-Baroda match ended within 34 minutes and 6.3 overs into the day....
Pacemen tighten Delhi’s grip

Friday 6 November '09

The seamers bowled at good length, pitching their deliveries further up to get more swing, and the slip cordon stood with...
Delhi ride on Dhawan’s double

Thursday 5 November '09

There was only one team that looked equipped to bag an outright win on the Motibaug wicket, and Delhi, surprisingly, seemed to settle...
Lucky Dhawan leads Delhi charge

Wednesday 4 November '09

It was a day when nothing went right for Baroda: their strike bowler Salim Veragi was twice called for chucking, the rest of the attack...
Board comes down hard on chuckers

Wednesday 4 November '09

It’s the opening day of the Ranji season, and the BCCI has already started cracking the whip on bowlers with suspect actions.
Hurting Delhi take on Baroda

Tuesday 3 November '09

It seemed like a spot in the middle of a wildlife resort, with dense trees and narrow roads along rummaged monuments.
‘I will keep playing my natural game’

Tuesday 3 November '09

At practice, Yusuf Pathan repeatedly changed t-shirts, switched nets to extend his stint with the bat, and then sent the ball...
Dhoni, Yuvraj grind out Aus

Sunday 1 November '09

It turned out to be an intriguing tale of two skippers and their left-handed deputies involved in a fascinating tug-of-war to capture the third...
India turn on the style in the field

Sunday 1 November '09

The slip fielders were conspicuous by their absence long before the shine on the ball had begun to fade.
India’s mantra: back to basics

Saturday 31 October '09

Gary Kirsten applauded as Virender Sehwag played a booming straight drive during practice. But Sachin Tendulkar, waiting for his turn.
After 200 wickets, Shakti swings to a different beat

Saturday 31 October '09

Taking notes on a pad, typing them into his laptop under an asbestos sheet at the St Stephens ground, Shakti Singh looked like any other cricket...
Aussies in pain, India at home

Friday 30 October '09

The team hotel was virtually a fortress, dotted with armed personnel, and policemen in plain clothes mingling with the formally dressed staff....
Quick fix for Kotla pitch after Champions League fiasco

Tuesday 27 October '09

Standing on the main square, Manoj Chaudhary was taking notes in his little black diary. Called on a temporary basis and designated...
New South Wales thrash Victoria, enter final with 79-run win

Thursday 22 October '09

It didn't go according to the script. The first semi-final of the Champions League T20 between the traditional Australian rivals turned out...
New South Wales favourites in Champions League big bash

Wednesday 21 October '09

Brett Lee walked up to the bowling crease ever-so-slowly, jumped into a side-on position and let rip a googly.
Delhi sign off with a win

Tuesday 20 October '09

The turnout belied the insignificance of this match, with the crowds filling up the stands to primarily watch the cricketers more than the cricket.
Daredevils the new chokers?

Monday 19 October '09

It may be the most insignificant match of the Champions League with Delhi Daredevils having exited the tournament already and Cape Cobras firmly coiled into the semi-finals.
Victoria through despite loss

Wednesday 14 October '09

Tuesday evening was all about numbers, with permutations and combinations overshadowing the actual contest at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
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