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Don't brush debacle under the carpet

Virat Kohli's superlative knock and India's unbelievable victory at Hobart had raised hopes of an India-Australia tri-series final. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. Although we are upset about it, we must understand that the two best teams on form have qualified for the three-match title showdown.

India should take the blame for this messy situation

India find themselves in a pretty intriguing situation in the tri-series. There are many equations involved if they are to qualifying for the three-match finals. Sourav Ganguly writes.

Looking for a happy ending

Ponting’s glorious ODI career missed a fitting farewell. Sachin Tendulkar could do well to take a cue from it when taking the big call. Ian Chappell writes. Ricky in numbers | Exalted league

If India lose the crucial match, heads can roll

It's a must-win situation for India against Australia on Sunday. Sri Lanka have proved that Australia is not invincible by beating them in consecutive games, and so, India should come out strong and resilient. Sourav Ganguly writes.

Imagine how Sachin is feeling!

In living memory, this is perhaps the first time an India captain has questioned Tendulkar's place in the team. However, there is little doubt that he, despite his sudden and even inexplicable dip in run-making, looks a man in form. Pradeep Magazine writes.

Time for Jadeja to evolve

Ravinder Jadeja, as a cricketer, has now entered the second phase of his career. Since he's been a regular in the side for a while, it's time he assumed a bigger role. Aakash Chopra writes.

It'll be difficult for Ponting to return to the ODI side now

I feel that, with so many new faces in the squad and with the return of the likes of Shane Watson, it will be difficult for Punter come back into the One-day side. Sourav Ganguly writes.

Skipper Dhoni mirrors the crisis in cricket

MS Dhoni, the quintessential one-day cricketer and its supreme leader, is also in many ways symptomatic of the crisis the game is facing today. Pradeep Magazine writes. Dhoni the skipper | The biggest win

India need to be wary of Gabba bounce

India's bowling and fielding is getting sharper by the day. But their problem lies batting. They are playing at the Gabba for the first time and will have to get used to the bounce quickly. Sourav Ganguly writes.

Relieved India will be the team to beat

India must be confident after their win against Australia at Adelaide. This would remove the cobwebs from the heads of India players, who've suffered in the Test series. Sourav Ganguly writes.

Rotation policy of little relevance in India’s context

Indian cricket seems to be obsessed with the 'rotation policy'. What is it? The concept took form when Australia reached a crescendo in early 2000.

Let’s not turn personal trauma into a spectacle

Are sportspersons mere commodities whose brand-value we all en-cash, even if it has tragic connotations? When the likes of Tendulkar are scoring runs, they make news, when they are not, they still make news. Pradeep Magazine writes. High spirits