A November day in 2010 could well have been the turning point for Rajasthan in their Ranji Trophy ambition. They had packed off Hyderabad for 21, the lowest score in the premier domestic tournament,
Sanjay Dixit writes.
There has been an unexpectedly long gap between the third and the fourth Test because the game at Perth finished within three days. Sometimes in these situations, when the chips are down, it helps. It gives you time to iron out your faults. Saurav Ganguly writes.
Down 0-3, the series has already been lost, but in the fourth and final Test, at Adelaide, India will get a chance to salvage some pride and take some confidence into the second leg of the tour.
Rohit Bhaskar writes.
Match reckoner | Last chance to salvage pride
Adelaide is traditionally a good batting pitch and with the temperature being on the higher side of the 30's, the pitch will get drier. That's
Mark Waugh's view
In addition to the action that unfolds in the middle, there is hype and noise around cricket. As part of this change, players use mind-games to attack the opposition with verbal volleys and off-field sledging. Australia invented this weapon and have refined this into a science.
An ugly duckling among swans, the opener finished with more runs than many of his stylish compatriots, Rohit Bhaskar writes.
We fret, fume and fulminate against a "good for nothing" India team, its ageing and now lusterless stars and write Test cricket's epitaph.
Pradeep Magazine writes.
Ahead of the team’s departure for Chennai, the Rajasthan Cricket Association held a function to wish them luck and celebrate their royal march to the Ranji final. Amrit Mathur writes.
Warner's ton stands out as it was scored against an international attack.
Ian Chappell writes.
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Warner's fastest
New players, steady influx of fresh talent, tough decisions and an overhaul of selection policy.
Sourav Ganguly writes.
India mauled 
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Humiliation
Batting, which is India's strength, has been the main cause of their debacle overseas. Losing seven away Tests in a row, the famed batting line-up has been found wanting, and it's a serious issue.
Mark Waugh writes.
In sport, there are losses and shattering defeats; India suffered the latter at the WACA and it should prompt some dramatic action.
Ian Chappell writes.
Given Rahul Dravid’s technical prowess, the ‘bowled’ dismissal is unthinkable. But, we must understand that a batsman gets out when he’s beaten by a bowler and hence reading too much into one particular mode of dismissal isn’t justified.
Aakash Chopra writes.
For India, to pull one back, they will have to fight the mental battle. It's very easy to lose confidence when you lose six overseas games in a row, but the Indians must remember that it cannot get worse.
Sourav Ganguly writes.
I know, back home in India, there is talk about VVS Laxman's form and his usefulness to this current Indian team. My vote, however, will go to the stylish middle-order batsman. He is a class act and has tormented the Australian bowlers many a time.
Mark Waugh writes.