Tag Archives: Sreesanth

There Will Be No Heroes

Posted on May 29, 2013 by thecricketcouch

Sport, at its core is about fairness – in how it is played, how it is run and the experience of viewing it. In its best form, it is capable of inspiring the actors on its egalitarian stage to the … Continue reading →

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On the spot fixing controversy

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thecricketcouch

This is what it has come down to. Three players of the Rajasthan Royals, one of them played 27 Tests for India and is a 2-time world champion, standing amidst dodgy looking characters with their faces wrapped in black cloth. … Continue reading →

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On desire (or a lack of)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by thecricketcouch

Dear Rohit Brijnath, I have always enjoyed your writing style and your ability to discuss different sports with equal aplomb, be it cricket, tennis or badminton. I read your “Voice from within” and it is a neat little trick you … Continue reading →

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Autobiographies

Posted on June 1, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Recently I came in possession of a few books on cricket, including a biography and an autobiography. That made me think what the titles would be if some of the Indian cricketers decided to put their lives on print. Irfan … Continue reading →

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O Bowlers, Where Art Thou?

Posted on May 28, 2010 by thecricketcouch

The fact that India could not defend a reasonably good score of 285 against a weak Zimbabwe team proves one thing that the followers of Indian cricket have long been aware of – the scarcity of match winning bowlers in … Continue reading →

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7 Things I learned from this year’s IPL

Posted on April 27, 2010 by thecricketcouch

The IPL tournament just got over and my home team Chennai Super Kings won it all. They have been the most consistent team through the first 3 years of the tournament: 2 Finals (1 W, 1 L) and 1 semifinals. … Continue reading →

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