King Nero fiddles while Rome burns. The utter disdain for stark realities in this parable could not have been more unfortunately related to the efforts of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek the appointment of a
Sri Lanka's recent form, before the visit to Sharjah, hasn't been anything to shout about. They were beaten in the very first match at Nairobi. That India should lose three matches on the trot to this Sri Lanka side is something
Mumbai: The Indian team for the One-day triangular series in Zimbabwe also featuring West Indies will be selected on June 13, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Executive Secretary Sharad Diwadkar said.The triangular One-day series will begin on June
New Delhi: The working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is meeting on Wednesday to discuss the format of the domestic tournaments. <br/><br/>The committee will also ratify the decisions taken by the technical committee. The
King Nero fiddles while Rome burns. The utter disdain for stark realities in this parable could not have been more unfortunately related to the efforts of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek the appointment of a foreign coach, even as the performance of the Indian team dips to an unprecedented low. Two foreign coaches have come and gone, after having presented their credentials to a panel that cannot, by any stretch of imagination, be described as qualified to test, leave side select, anyone of them. A third, whose yes-and-no antics have bewildered many to the
Sri Lanka's recent form, before the visit to Sharjah, hasn't been anything to shout about. They were beaten in the very first match at Nairobi. That India should lose three matches on the trot to this Sri Lanka side is something that defies logic, whatever their strength and our weaknesses. To put it bluntly, the Indian team just did not perform, whatever may have been the reasons. The indications of this were seen in the manner in which we played against Zimbabwe, giving the supporters unnecessary cause for worries throughout. As a feeling of worst embarrassment hits all those connected
Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah has been one of the most successful and widely popular player-turned-administrator in Indian cricket. His immense contributions in the field of sports, medical sciences and social services make him one of the proudest sons of Karnataka. The 84-year-old Dr Thimmappiah has the distinction of serving in the Indian Army in the Second World War as an officer for three years. He served the Board of Control for Cricket in India on all committees representing Karnataka State Cricket Association. He
How different is modern day cricket? The game is in no way inferior now and I can say it is superior. Fielding has also improved after the advent of One-day matches. In the earlier days, there was nothing like coaching. Coaching will help to rectify flaws, which essentially improve the standard of the game. The game has improved, but the sanctity and involvement is missing. Now a lot of youngsters have taken to cricket, making the selection process very competitive. What do you have
