Articles by R Kaushik
GR Vishwanath recalls how Karnataka ended Bombay's hegemony in Ranji 50 yrs ago
Karnataka beat Bombay in the semi-final to end their 15-year-long streak and then went on to topple Rajasthan in the final to lift their maiden Ranji title
Virat Kohli's pre-match chat with Pietersen that fuelled ‘I still got it’ truth
It’s possible that Pietersen enlightened Kohli on the spirit in which he had made on-air remarks on Sunday, during the Gujarat Titans-Mumbai Indians contest.
How Impact Player rule has lit up IPL stage
On paper, the concept looked exciting, a vast improvement on the Super Sub idea that was briefly in vogue in One-Day International cricket.
IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant the cynosure
For the first time in a long while in IPL, the cynosure will be Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, and with good reason too.
Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya: Getting to the bottom of the MI captaincy muddle
When MI kick off their IPL 2024 campaign, it will mark the first instance of an Indian captain (Rohit) playing under someone else (Pandya) on a designated basis
If Virat Kohli of all 'isn't suited for slow wickets' at T20 World Cup, who is?
Making sense of whether Virat Kohli is a fit for India at T20 World Cup amid reports that he may not be part of the squad.
Rishabh Pant back but fitness update set to spark T20 World Cup debate
Is Rishabh Pant such a non-negotiable that corners can be cut to facilitate his return to the national set-up?
How Rohit Sharma, Dravid's army of young turks taught England the Bazball lesson
For India, this outcome is an affirmation of their processes and systems at the grassroots and domestic levels.
Ashwin's unheralded genius with new ball brings on England doomsday
In his first five overs on Saturday, Ravichandran Ashwin had reduced the projected England fightback into a non-starter
Gill-led 'brat pack' solves 'Who after Kohli, Rohit' worry with Dharamsala show
In the last few years, it’s been who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still plying their wares, and Pujara and Rahane, no longer on the Test landscape.
Kuldeep Yadav's Dharamsala deja vu: A story of seven years and 12 Tests
These last seven years have been ‘interesting’, the 29-year-old observed, with a wry smile. Talk about understatements.
Ashwin vs Sachin, Gavaskar, Kapil: India spinner to outshine all 100-Test GOATS?
What are the chances of Ravichandran Ashwin having the perfect 100th Test, in comparison to how some of India's legends have fared? Let's find out.
Kumble's tribute to Ashwin: 'We'll probably realise his quality when he retires'
From one champion to another, Anil Kumble pays tribute to India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin as he gears up to play his 100th Test
Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer's road to redemption will be taxing, uncomfortable
Where does all this leave Iyer and Kishan? In a pickle, for sure. Their respective roads to redemption will be long, arduous, taxing and uncomfortable.
Dhruv Jurel, Shubman Gill come of age as India's young turks take charge
Dhruv Jurel and Shubman Gill batted with the kind of maturity one would associate with a 50-Test veteran.
Dhruv Jurel imbibes the 'VVS Laxman' spirit to steer India's comeback in Ranchi
Dhruv Jurel produced a fine 90-run knock in India's first innings, narrowing India's deficit to just 46 runs.
Shoaib Bashir outperforms R Ashwin despite fewer tricks, marathon spell
Shoaib Bashir picked four wickets during Day 2 of the fourth Test against India
Emotions over cricketing acumen sums up Rohit Sharma's DRS nightmare in 4th Test
India lost all of their three reviews within 61 overs of the first innings against England in Ranchi
Jasprit Bumrah was keen to play all 5 Tests vs England but got rested because…
Bumrah isn’t the first pacer India have rested this series. Mohammed Siraj sat out the second Test in Visakhapatnam even though the hosts trailed 0-1
India's annihilation of England biggest win of Rohit Sharma's captaincy career
With players injured or unavailable for selection, Rohit Sharma led India to a famous win over England in Rajkot, one that could well be the most cherished.
In Ashwin’s absence, India’s next-gen steps up to bring Bazball to a halt
India maintained relentless pressure, refusing refreshingly to be sucked into England’s brand of play
Ashwin, once dropped to accommodate Rohit, is now a champion at 500 and counting
Ravichandran Ashwin's legacy continue to grow as India's champion spinner scaled Mount 500.
Sarfaraz Khan's dream debut ends in cruel twist but leaves us wanting more
Sarfaraz Khan produced one of the most entertaining fifties on debut by an Indian batter in recent memory.
India's batting thin, but Rohit Sharma's comrades are no novices
Seldom has a more inexperienced Indian Test batting line-up taken the field in recent times.
Why India are unable to beat Australia in ICC finals
Three straight ICC finals, three defeats. Australia have had the wood over India and here's why.
Debate all you want over KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel but where is Ishan Kishan?
One suspects the pitch in Rajkot will have some bearing on who of Bharat or Jurel gets the nod, but you still can’t help but wonder: Where is Ishan Kishan?
Virat Kohli doesn't owe explanation to anyone, not even to the decision-makers
It’s also up to Virat Kohli whether he chooses to explain or not because, truth to tell, he really doesn’t owe any explanation to anyone.
How many more chances will Shreyas Iyer get in Tests before he's finally let go?
Shreyas Iyer is walking on a tightrope. He needs to score runs quickly before the team management decides enough is enough.
Has Jasprit Bumrah overtaken Kapil Dev as India's greatest fast bowler ever?
The numbers may not be a criteria; but the impact, the beauty, the craftsmanship make you wonder how between Jasprit Bumrah and Kapil Dev is the real GOAT.
Shubman Gill shows shades of old, but also exudes plenty of new in Vizag grind
Shubman Gill showed what he is capable as the India youngster struck a timely century against England on Day 3 of the Visakhapatnam Test.
