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October 30, 2004



Running scared... all the way
Unless you knew the players personally or have a contract in place beforehand, talking to the Indian cricketers is impossible.



October 29, 2004



Missing in Action: Our 'Great' Batsmen!
'To them, McGrath, Gillespie & Kasprowicz were frightful looking aliens from Mars who were not to be confronted face to face.'
A triumph of the will and intellect
Every Australian pulled his weight in the team and even when things looked bleak, as they did in Chennai, they persisted.



October 28, 2004



India face moment of truth
The proud record of not losing to the Aussies at home for 35 years is about to end, but Rajeev D Pai still clings to hope.



October 25, 2004



Sachin's return makes task more challenging
Justin Langer predicts uncompromising battles between bat and ball in the third Test, beginning in Nagpur on Tuesday.
Where's the opening balance?
Why open with a middle order batsman when there are tried and tested openers available, says Ashish Magotra.



October 20, 2004



To walk or not to walk?
In a situation which could directly decide the result of a series and indirectly the future income of your team mates, is walking necessarily the right thing to do, says John Mehaffey.

A classic ad for Tests
'It was just as well, perhaps, that the rains came. For a defeat for either of the two teams would not have been just.'




October 19, 2004



Now the challenge becomes even stronger
Justin Langer says Australia are unlikely to repeat the mistakes it made in the second Test.



October 12, 2004



Do they earn their keep?
We have chosen to gloat over our few triumphs and turned a blind eye to the conspicuous inconsistency in performance marked by disturbing troughs and peaks, says Arvind Lavakare.



October 11, 2004



Clarke's footwork was like cricketing poetry
Two breathtaking deliveries from Glenn McGrath set the scene for the remainder of the first Test, says Justin Langer.
Indian batting cruel to its spinners
The Indian top order did not give enough time for its spinners to recuperate, says Ian Healy.



October 10, 2004



Allow teams the right to appeal
Ashish Magotra makes out a case for teams to appeal against an umpire's decision.



October 06, 2004



India's greatest bowler ever
Kumble's strength, says Ashish Magotra, has always been his ability to hang on when the going gets tough. Count him out at your own peril.



October 04, 2004



Aussies aim Waugh's 'ultimate goal'
Tony Lawrence thinks it is up to the current Australian team to erase Steve Waugh's only regret.



September 24, 2004



Wanted: Tendulkar of old
Tendulkar climbed down the steps of greatness simply, says Sriram Ranganathan, because he decided to change his game and cut out most of the shots he became famous for.



September 17, 2004



Subash Chandra bats for sport
All you wanted to know about the chairman of Zee Telefilms, India's biggest listed media company.



September 15, 2004



Flintoff delights and entertains
During the course of a glorious summer for England, Flintoff, has become an international hero.



September 04, 2004



Changes can only affect 'Team India'
Javagal Srinath believes India are too talented to keep losing badly.



September 02, 2004



Indian batsmen owe an apology to their fans
Except for Sachin Tendulkar, who is genuinely injured, the rest of the players seem to be using their injuries to beneficial effect, says Javagal Srinath.



August 26, 2004



Time John Wright wakes up
Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath says India's coach needs to infuse fresh ideas into the team.



August 22, 2004



India's problems stem from improper planning
The results of the last two matches against Pakistan suggest that the Indians have been beaten hands down.



August 01, 2004



Sri Lanka have the edge in close tie
Winning teams tend to relax early in big games and enjoy the occasion. Losing teams find stupid, silly things to distract them early.
Sri Lanka seem to really want the Asia Cup
But Bob Woolmer believes the return of V V S Laxman could be a key factor in the final.



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