Articles by R Kaushik
Young Turk Gill, seasoned pro Ashwin in unlikely 1-2 counter-punch
Shubman Gill, four years young in international cricket, wouldn’t have minded sharing Saturday’s limelight with Ashwin who sets high standards for himself.
Gambhir and Rohit's Groundhog Day: Indian batting stuck in a cycle of collapses
For far too long, India's batting collapse has been a concern. And a fresh one that snatched away the advantage on Day 1 of 3rd Test hasn't helped at all.
What are India's chances of beating Australia for BGT after New Zealand shocker?
The outcome of the series against New Zealand may not have been on expected lines, but the chances of India beating Australia may surprise you.
Ambitious, smart NZ expose India's Achilles' heel after historic series win
New Zealand have exposed India’s Achilles’ heel
Who to blame for India's home defeat after 4331 days: Gambhir? Rohit? Or…
Post-mortems have already begun, talk of heads rolling and an overall shake-up has gathered pace in the aftermath of the 113-run drubbing in Pune.
Kohli, Rohit may hate Doull's remarks but India's implosion to spin is worrying
Doull’s assertion isn’t likely to please the Test squad, but the evidence is overwhelming, and India's implosions against spin have become increasingly frequent
Ashwin guides, Sundar shines: Apprentice steals the show in comeback Test
Washington completed a demolition job that had been started by Ashwin after Tom Latham won a crucial toss and opted to bat.
Sundar may replace Kuldeep in XI; Sarfaraz, Kohli compete in nets, Rahul absent
Not much should be read into the fact that alongside captain Rohit and Yashasvi, Rahul wasn’t present at the nets because that is generally his pre-Test routine
KL Rahul dangerously close to Laxman territory; to be dropped for Gill, Sarfaraz
To accommodate both Sarfaraz and Gill and stick with their five-bowler formula, a batter from the Bengaluru Test must make way. Ergo Rahul and the predicted axe
New Zealand's blitz meets Team India's grit in a Test of two tales
New Zealand were set for a straightforward win on Day 2, but Team India ensured the Kiwis had to battle hard for their first victory on Indian soil in 36 years.
Rishabh Pant, like MS Dhoni, is not about landmarks. He commands attention
Pant is not about hundreds; he is not about landmarks and statistical highlights. He commands attention with his presence, with his other-worldly batting.
Can Sarfaraz Khan become VVS Laxman minus his Rahul Dravid in Virat Kohli?
Kohli will take no further batting part in this match. It’s all up to Sarfaraz now, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant
How Rachin Ravindra got massive help from Bengaluru and Chennai in nailing India
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra is as much a Bengaluru and Chennai boy as he is a Kiwi.
Rohit's bold leadership tested on one of India's worst Test days
Rohit Sharma doesn’t enjoy press dos, so for him to volunteer to front the media after one of India’s worst Test days ever might be viewed as selfless act.
NZ's evil omen catches India in 11-yr-old first: More bad news in Bengaluru
India vs New Zealand: Wednesday’s no-show in Bengaluru meant New Zealand have seen no slice of action for 18 successive Test sessions in India.
How BCCI medical team's plans for Shami went up in smoke: Career in danger
Mohammed Shami potentially is still some gas in the tank, a few more miles in his legs, but will the injuries please stay away?
Why India will be under pressure to whitewash New Zealand in Test series
A clean sweep against New Zealand will practically guarantee India’s qualification to the WTC final, as massive an incentive as it can get.
Sanju Samson conquers biggest enemy in Indian jersey, drops trash on detractors
When openers Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal return, Samson will batter lower down. But that won’t be a deterrent. He has overcome his inner demons
Nitish Reddy a cut above Shankar, Iyer, Dube, can keep Pandya under pressure
These are very, very early days yet and it would be presumptuous to herald Nitish as one for the future, but the signs are more than promising
How BCCI avoided costly Umran mistake as Mayank peppers speedguns on debut
Suryakumar Yadav has labelled him the one with the X-Factor; Mayank Yadav is already well on his way to proving that that’s no empty boast from the captain.
Samson's first chance as India opener-keeper in 9 years could also be his last
Sanju Samson is likely to be India's first-choice opener and keeper for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh for the first time since his debut.
Can India's 'best-ever Women's T20 World Cup team' bring home first-ever trophy?
India look to have most bases covered and have won in both their official warm-up games. But captain Harmanpreet and coach Muzumdar know that guarantees nothing
Jaiswal's chutzpah gives India three-format gold and sleepless nights to Aussies
Yashasvi Jaiswal is busy making a name for himself in the world of cricket, with chutzpah and elan, with ferocity and grace.
India’s Kanpur carnage puts hunt for WTC points in proper perspective
Despite the loss of 235 overs of play, India are, unthinkably, eyeing victory after unleashing a sparkling exhibition of unfettered stroke-making.
BCCI or UPCA to blame for Kanpur chaos as Indian team brace for WTC impact?
How does one explain away this avoidable embarrassment? If the UPCA did have to host a Test match, why wasn’t Lucknow the chosen venue?
Akash Deep locked for AUS, to push Siraj, Shami after earning Rohit's trust
He is just three Tests old, but Akash Deep is set to be on that flight to Australia and push the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Shami for a place in India's XI.
Time to acknowledge underrated champion Ashwin in batter-obsessed India
It’s time to get our collective heads out of the sand and recognise Ashwin for the champion he is when he is still plying his wares
Horrific car crash and 634 days later, Rishabh Pant still the daredevil he was
Rishabh Pant is on a mission to make this second chance at life count, and the early indications more than indicate that he is firmly on the right track.
Virat Kohli's biggest fears unlocked by Bangladesh; DRS brain-fade adds to woes
It won’t escape Virat Kohli that there are twin issues – against sucker balls outside off from quicks, and against off-spin more than any other variety of spin.
Ashwin, Jadeja's '4-in-1' touch adds fuel after Gambhir irked by Kapil obsession
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's incredible rearguard effort proved once again that there's no match to India's stock of spin-bowling all-rounders.
