…minus the spectators

A fascinating account of the Afghan cricket team’s journey to the international arena

The Two Faces of Bishan Singh Bedi In a country where biographies are akin to hagiographies, Suresh Menon’s book on the spin bowler is refreshingly objective

Why this could prove to be a story of sporting success you can count on

Shoaib Akhtar’s autobiography is a bitter man’s rant against his more accomplished peers

That Indian cricket needs reforms is now widely acknowledged. But as much as some good ideas, what it will take to fix it is a stiff dose of intent

India’s bitter humiliation in England raises serious questions about the priorities of our cricketing establishment

The English media has an unmatched talent for hyperbole. And when they are in the zone, even bald facts can take a ride

The could-have-beens are as big a part of cricket lore as its many records. The century Sachin did not get at Lord’s will perhaps make it more memorable. Like Bradman’s last innings duck

When crowd support in England is with India, it’s not just that the home team has lost its notional home advantage. It rankles at some deeper level

CELESTIAL HEROISM IS a bestseller, unless it is badly made. In it merges great survivor dramas and the romance of breaching the boundaries of human…