Dileep Premachandran Archive
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May 22, 2013
Brad Hodge, with 54 from 29, had the last, and ultimately, decisive word on helping the Rajsthan Royals get past the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL eliminator game, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article IPL: Rajasthan's Brad Hodge emerges as hero in eliminator game
May 20, 2013
Installing anti-corruption officials for IPL teams is a start but it will not eliminate problem of spot-fixing unless players are smarter about who they choose to mix with. Read Article Cricket: Sreesanth episode shows it's all about the company you keep
May 16, 2013
Pressure to come good, greed and lack of professionalism causing players to fall for temptation, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article Spot-fixing: The good, bad and ugly of the IPL riches
May 12, 2013
Fewer spots in cricket's World Cup closes the door on the Cinderella teams, which ultimately takes some charm away from the sport. Read Article Cricket: The Irelands and Afghanistans need a lot more love
May 09, 2013
Personally, I'll be sad to see Ferguson go. He didn't just knock Liverpool off the perch; he tarred and feathered us, too. Read Article Liverpool fan's grudging respect for Sir Alex Ferguson's contribution to Manchester United
May 05, 2013
The decision not to include Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh in the Champions Trophy squad hints at an administration looking ahead, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article India are looking to the future and World Cup 2015 defence
May 02, 2013
The likely swinging conditions in England mean a lot of thought must go in to the attack, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article Choice of bowlers to swing it for India in Champions Trophy will be interesting
Apr 28, 2013
The historical disdain some cricket fans have shown at IPL and other matches in India goes too far, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is vilified in his own country
Apr 25, 2013
The wonder manager Pep Guardiola's move to Munich coincides with German clubs upstaging those from Spain. Read Article Bayern Munich's rise could well be the end of the Barcelona era
Apr 22, 2013
Mike Denness, who died last week after battling cancer, is destined to be remembered most for his actions as a match referee even though he played 28 Tests for the England cricket team, 19 as captain. Read Article Refereeing controversy overshadows fine playing career of Mike Denness