India vs England 2011: News

Earlier, I was of the view that India had shoddy preparation to blame for their performance. But after the annihilation at Edgbaston, I am convinced this England side would have beaten even a battle-ready India. Nasser Hussain writes. 

It was a proud moment for former England batting stalwart Dennis Amiss, deputy chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board. His four-year goal has been accomplished; and the icing on the cake was England also becoming No 1 on his home ground, Edgbaston.

We’ve had miserable series in the past when nothing seemed to go our way, when questions were asked by supporters regarding our motivation, commitment and fitness, and when everything appeared dark. Anil Kumble writes.

India’s performance against England has been abysmal but things could get worse before they get better. India’s disastrous tour of England has been a while in the making. Ian Chappell writes.

I'm wary of confusing acclimatisation with preparation, for it can only be a part of the entire process. Or else, how would one explain India's poor show even in the Test matches? Aakash Chopra writes. Piling it on

A distraught onlooker Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, after whom the trophy is named, spoke to HT on India's expected slide from the summit. Firoz Mirza reports. Pataudi says

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has defended Indian spinners, saying their criticism is harsh when the conditions are against them. Excerpts from an interview...

A lot has happened since the second Test at Trent Bridge --- riots have broken out in London and Birmingham, Rahul Dravid has returned to the one-day side and subsequently announced his retirement from the shorter format, Zaheer Khan has suffered an injury and RP Singh has returned from nowhere. Sourav Ganguly writes. Ganguly says

It is fantastic to have a break in the middle of a long series, as it is good to rekindle freshness in the system. In terms of a winning side, you like to stay on a roll, writes Kevin Pietersen.

There have been some significant off-field developments in the last few days, none more notable than Rahul Dravid's recall to one-day cricket, and his subsequent retirement from it, writes Anil Kumble.
Who might get the nod

Why is the world No. 1 side looking so listless in England? Ask anyone, an expert or an ordinary fan, and you will get one name- Zaheer Khan. Subhash Rajta writes.

Mohammad Ali said he could dance in the ring only because he ran miles on the road. Rahul Dravid, otherwise unlike the champion boxer, says his mantra is similar. Amrit Mathur writes.

With players either overcooked by playing too much cricket, like Harbhajan Singh, or undercooked by playing too little, like Virender Sehwag, Dhoni has to think clearly ahead of Edgbaston. Nasser Husssain writes.

India's imminent fall from the top, judging by their swift capitulation in the first two Tests, has and will spawn many interpretations. Pradeep Magazine writes. Money a temptation to hide injuries?

One may argue it was silly of Ian Bell to leave his crease while the ball was still live, and the umpire hadn't signaled tea. Yet, Bell did not intend to take a run, the videos prove. His naive assumption was instinctive. Aakash Chopra writes.