Articles by R Kaushik
Kohli, Rohit, combined age of 74, take the limelight off Suryavanshi, Mhatre
To prove that while young lads comfortably half their age might smack 35-ball centuries, it’s foolhardy to talk of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as spent forces
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was not allowed to play vs Australia U19, his reply was…
Several months back, Rahul Dravid felt the recently turned teenager (Vaibhav Suryavanshi) was too young to be playing even Under-19 cricket!
Rohit Sharma scents blood, won't be easily satisfied; MI great ends long wait
After a disappointing start to IPL 2025 season, Rohit made a remarkable return to run-scoring with two back-to-back half-centuries against CSK and SRH.
Starc vs Bumrah a no-brainer even after DC pacer's heroics. Only one winner…
Jasprit Bumrah at his best is unplayable. Clearly, he is more versatile than Mitchell Starc.
Shreyas Iyer's sensational coup against KKR not enough; may never captain India
Despite his astute tactical brilliance and superior man management skills, Shreyas Iyer might join the long list of leaders never to have led the country.
Nair knew what Bumrah was going to bowl before MI pacer himself
Karun Nair effortlessly schooled the best in the business Jasprit Bumrah, smashing a 22-ball fifty in his first IPL match since 2022.
Dhoni's final lap or another false alarm? Don't turn the last page on CSK legend
Four games into Season 18, the whispers are slowly gathering pace. Should Dhoni continue to play? Is it time to move on from Thala?
If Dhoni's knees are shot and he can't bat long, why didn't CSK retire him out?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's entry point has been a source of much debate and discussion as Season 18 of the Indian Premier League enters its third week.
RCB would have beaten CSK 999/1000 even if Dhoni batted ahead of Ashwin but…
This isn’t an Ashwin vs Dhoni debate. It can’t be, can it, when there can only be one winner? This is about what Dhoni’s role is within the CSK set-up.
Shardul Thakur: Lord of LSG, master of comebacks, drops reminder to Agarkar
Inside the first week of IPL 2025, Shardul Thakur proudly flaunts the Purple Cap with six scalps from two matches, including a career-best four for 34 vs SRH.
Ashutosh, Shashank are no Bumrah, Pandya, but remind there's more to IPL than…
It's been just four days since the IPL 2025 began, but there's no dearth of young unknowns who continue to captivate the imagination of the audience.
Prospect of 300+, return of reverse swing: What to expect from IPL 2025
Would it be unrealistic to expect that SRH, or indeed any of the other nine franchises, will surge past 300 this time around?
'King' before Kohli: Why Viv Richards would've aced IPL if he were still playing
Imagine a world where Viv Richards walked out to bat at No. 3 in an IPL game, strutting with a swag of his own.
'I'd look at the clock and think oh no, another 11 minutes to teatime': Gavaskar
38 years since the legendary Sunil Gavaskar played his final Test for India, the Little Master recalls memories of that match against Pakistan and a lot more.
Kohli will still rage but his renewed energy promises exciting couple of years
Virat Kohli is 36, but he's a fit and hungry 36. And his rejuvenated energy ensures an exciting couple of years for the India batting great.
Agarkar, Gambhir must negotiate with Kohli, Rohit with care and sensitivity
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aren’t just among the greatest white-ball batters of their generation or of their country, but the greatest of all time.
No Bumrah, unbeaten again: Why India's Champions Trophy win is special
India's Champions Trophy title success had an indelible Rohit Sharma imprint. With plenty of help from the snappy, snapping Gautam Gambhir.
How India can beat New Zealand in Champions Trophy final
Ahead of India vs New Zealand match today, we look at what Rohit Sharma's men must do to stop Mitchell Santner from joining Stephen Fleming and Kane Williamson
Virat Kohli gets his juices flowing, pulse racing for Champions Trophy final
Virat Kohli has a grand chance to further fortify an unshakeable legacy as the greatest limited-overs batter of his, maybe any, generation.
Steve Smith retires: Fought to the end, left with little choice but to move on
Until his last ODI playing, the astute leader in Steve Smith kept finding ways to innovate and put the opposition – in this case, India – under pressure.
Hardik's monster sixes, KL Rahul's MS Dhoni act lay rest to 6-year-old demons
Not quite the tortoise to Hardik Pandya’s hare, KL Rahul delivered the decisive blow – a six off Glenn Maxwell to drag his side over the line
How India can beat Australia in Champions Trophy semi-final
Australia have been a bugbear for India to deal with, particularly in recent years, but Rohit Sharma's men have good chances of getting past that hurdle.
View: Rohit Sharma does not fit the 'ideal' athlete image, but so what?
In the end, performances matter. Can Rohit bat for long durations? Can he scamper for a quick single? Those should be the yardstick of assessing a cricketer.
Varun Chakaravarthy convinced Rohit, Gambhir he’ll be an asset in CT 2025
At the same ground where he had gone wicketless against the Kiwis in October 2021, Varun Chakaravarthy picked up five for 42
If it's ‘advantage India’ in Dubai, so be it: Rohit not losing any sleep over it
Champions Trophy: Familiarity with conditions is one thing, to be able to adapt one’s games, mindsets and attitudes to these conditions is quite another.
Kohli not chasing Sachin, but sick and tired PAK willing to gift him runs
Virat Kohli’s latest masterpiece against the bowling attack he loves to love came at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night.
India beating Pakistan in CT 2025 showdown won’t be big deal but if they…'
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025: If both teams play at their best, winner-picking shouldn’t be all that difficult.
Gill's ice-cold control holds India firm after aggression falls short
Shubman Gill produced a masterclass, slamming a brilliant century to keep India cruising in their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh.
BAN's 3-2 record stands no chance vs Rohit's average of 56.14, Kohli's 910 runs
Normalcy is set to be restored when India, driven by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, take on Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy match on Thursday.
Champions Trophy: Dhoni's brains, Ashwin's heroics as India pull off epic heist
India pulled off a five-run heist over England in a stop-start final of the 2013 Champions Trophy.
