Articles by R Kaushik
Shardul Thakur: Lord of LSG, master of comebacks, drops reminder to Agarkar
Inside the first week of IPL 2025, Shardul Thakur proudly flaunts the Purple Cap with six scalps from two matches, including a career-best four for 34 vs SRH.
Ashutosh, Shashank are no Bumrah, Pandya, but remind there's more to IPL than…
It's been just four days since the IPL 2025 began, but there's no dearth of young unknowns who continue to captivate the imagination of the audience.
Prospect of 300+, return of reverse swing: What to expect from IPL 2025
Would it be unrealistic to expect that SRH, or indeed any of the other nine franchises, will surge past 300 this time around?
'King' before Kohli: Why Viv Richards would've aced IPL if he were still playing
Imagine a world where Viv Richards walked out to bat at No. 3 in an IPL game, strutting with a swag of his own.
'I'd look at the clock and think oh no, another 11 minutes to teatime': Gavaskar
38 years since the legendary Sunil Gavaskar played his final Test for India, the Little Master recalls memories of that match against Pakistan and a lot more.
Kohli will still rage but his renewed energy promises exciting couple of years
Virat Kohli is 36, but he's a fit and hungry 36. And his rejuvenated energy ensures an exciting couple of years for the India batting great.
Agarkar, Gambhir must negotiate with Kohli, Rohit with care and sensitivity
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aren’t just among the greatest white-ball batters of their generation or of their country, but the greatest of all time.
No Bumrah, unbeaten again: Why India's Champions Trophy win is special
India's Champions Trophy title success had an indelible Rohit Sharma imprint. With plenty of help from the snappy, snapping Gautam Gambhir.
How India can beat New Zealand in Champions Trophy final
Ahead of India vs New Zealand match today, we look at what Rohit Sharma's men must do to stop Mitchell Santner from joining Stephen Fleming and Kane Williamson
Virat Kohli gets his juices flowing, pulse racing for Champions Trophy final
Virat Kohli has a grand chance to further fortify an unshakeable legacy as the greatest limited-overs batter of his, maybe any, generation.
Steve Smith retires: Fought to the end, left with little choice but to move on
Until his last ODI playing, the astute leader in Steve Smith kept finding ways to innovate and put the opposition – in this case, India – under pressure.
Hardik's monster sixes, KL Rahul's MS Dhoni act lay rest to 6-year-old demons
Not quite the tortoise to Hardik Pandya’s hare, KL Rahul delivered the decisive blow – a six off Glenn Maxwell to drag his side over the line
How India can beat Australia in Champions Trophy semi-final
Australia have been a bugbear for India to deal with, particularly in recent years, but Rohit Sharma's men have good chances of getting past that hurdle.
View: Rohit Sharma does not fit the 'ideal' athlete image, but so what?
In the end, performances matter. Can Rohit bat for long durations? Can he scamper for a quick single? Those should be the yardstick of assessing a cricketer.
Varun Chakaravarthy convinced Rohit, Gambhir he’ll be an asset in CT 2025
At the same ground where he had gone wicketless against the Kiwis in October 2021, Varun Chakaravarthy picked up five for 42
If it's ‘advantage India’ in Dubai, so be it: Rohit not losing any sleep over it
Champions Trophy: Familiarity with conditions is one thing, to be able to adapt one’s games, mindsets and attitudes to these conditions is quite another.
Kohli not chasing Sachin, but sick and tired PAK willing to gift him runs
Virat Kohli’s latest masterpiece against the bowling attack he loves to love came at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night.
India beating Pakistan in CT 2025 showdown won’t be big deal but if they…'
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025: If both teams play at their best, winner-picking shouldn’t be all that difficult.
Gill's ice-cold control holds India firm after aggression falls short
Shubman Gill produced a masterclass, slamming a brilliant century to keep India cruising in their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh.
BAN's 3-2 record stands no chance vs Rohit's average of 56.14, Kohli's 910 runs
Normalcy is set to be restored when India, driven by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, take on Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy match on Thursday.
Champions Trophy: Dhoni's brains, Ashwin's heroics as India pull off epic heist
India pulled off a five-run heist over England in a stop-start final of the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Pakistan's best chance to defend CT crown but India can unlock gold rush too
The hosts have a strong unit that recently successfully chased down 350 for the first time in their history, but apart from India, they will also be wary of NZ.
India winning Champions Trophy with kingpins Kohli, Rohit Jadeja a reality…
India have everything it takes to go all the way. It’s now just a matter of playing to their full potential. Or at least very close to it.
CT: India bowl twice, bat 10.4 overs; ICC's bizarre rule robs Ganguly and Co.
The 2002 Champions Trophy was shared between India and Sri Lanka after the twice-played final ended in a washout.
India at Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli’s class, Yuvraj Singh's blitz flatten PAK
India registered a mammoth 180-run win over Pakistan in their 2017 Champions Trophy opener, but Sarfaraz's men would avenge the loss in the final.
The best of India at Champions Trophy: Rohit, Dhawan and a match made in heaven
The 2013 Champions Trophy witnessed the start of one of world cricket's greatest opening pairs as India debuted Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan at the top.
India at Champions Trophy: Dhoni's bowling and Kohli's batting too good for WI
After a brilliant bowling performance that also included a showstopper act from MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli took centre stage against West Indies in CT 2009.
'Welcome back, skipper. Missed you': Rohit wins back dressing room trust
It's not as if Rohit Sharma lost the respect of his peers, but doubts had certainly begun to creep in. On Sunday, he smashed them out of the park.
India at Champions Trophy: Sehwag saves the day with his 3D impact vs SA
South Africa gave their critics another chance to use the ‘C’ word during their semifinal against India in the 2002 Champions Trophy in Colombo
India at the Champions Trophy: Sehwag's trailblazing blitz tears England apart
No bowler was capable enough of keeping Sehwag in check, no part of the ground was spared his pyrotechnics as he put on a masterclass.
