Special Report on World Cup: Essays by James Astill, Dilip D’Souza, Mini Kapoor, Dileep Premachandran and Suresh Menon
Best Ever Bowler • Best Ever Batsman • Fastest Ever Delivery • Indian Superstitions • Closest Finishes • Five players to watch • Five Games to watch
From favourites just two years ago, India’s chances of defending the World Cup now seem remote
Now that would be a subplot to watch out for in this World Cup
The booming market economy sustained by the World Cup
A despatch from Australia and New Zealand, the hosts, and the Indian flavour in the World Cup
Why the absence of the master is good for India and its fans
It’s South Africa’s chance after two decades of hurt
Afghanistan and the meaning of minnows in the World Cup
Captains matter and so does Dhoni, who is still the best hope for India