Dileep Premachandran Archive
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Mar 10, 2013
Those that have watched Mohammad Ashraful at his exuberant best will testify as to what a travesty his Test average of 24 is. Read Article Two-tier Test system in cricket will not help 'lesser' nations
Mar 08, 2013
A century in the opening Test against England in Ahmedabad last November bought Sehwag some time, but his form tailed away. Read Article Quiet exit is no way for Virender Sehwag to leave the India set-up
Mar 03, 2013
Selectors will likely consider alternatives at the top of the batting order in Tests. Read Article Open season for India as Virender Sehwag's poor run continues
Feb 28, 2013
Before the series, Michael Clarke spoke of how pace bowling was his side's strength. Despite underwhelming performances from Peter Siddle and Mitchell Starc, that has not changed. Read Article Australia lack spinners of quality to turn it around on Indian pitches
Feb 24, 2013
The India off-spinner has yet to justify his selection in the ongoing Chennai Test against Australia. Read Article Only Harbhajan Singh to blame for lack of support from MS Dhoni
Feb 21, 2013
The Test series between India and Australia should provide answers as to what state the two teams are in, writes Dileep Premachandran. Read Article A change can do India and Australia good ahead of Test series
Feb 17, 2013
England's Matt Prior and others are frustrated that cricket players of far less ability are cashing in, while he and his teammates miss out on lucrative contracts because they miss the business end of the IPL season. Read Article Cricket players have earned right to play in lucrative IPL
Feb 14, 2013
How are sporting dynasties established, and why do they decline? Often, the catalyst is a captain or coach. Read Article Success recipe of Australia cricket, Liverpool and Green Bay Packers
Feb 10, 2013
Under-performing Gautam Gambhir is not selected, writes Dileep Premachandran, but his replacements do not inspire confidence for India in the first two of four Tests against Australia. Read Article India batsman Gautam Gambhir pays price for poor cricket performance
Feb 07, 2013
The profile has risen for a team once known as Upper Volta and they are now one step away from hitting the peak at the African Cup of Nations. Read Article African Cup of Nations: moment of truth is upon Burkina Faso