Has Rahane run out of time?

Rahane has an impressive record in leading Team India, making him a good choice for the South African tour, but will his poor batting performance and threat from younger players be his undoing? Patriot takes a look Ajinkya Rahane used to be called a calm and composed mind whose aggression was not like Virat Kohli […]

Mayank strikes the perfect note before SA tour

After failing to impress in the first Test, Mayank Agarwal’s solid knock of 150 in the second Test might just be enough to open many more opportunities for him in team India  Mayank Anurag Agarwal has to thank his stars for getting an opportunity to play both Tests against New Zealand. Had both in-form first-choice […]

Is Iyer’s arrival the answer for a team in transition?

For the five Indian selectors, Shreyas Iyer’s 170 runs in his Test debut has become more of a headache, even though he might be exactly what the Indian team needs right now The 26-year-old got this chance against New Zealand in Kanpur simply because regular Team India skipper Virat Kohli was ‘rested’ after a hectic […]

Good beginning, but Dravid’s real test lies ahead

Rahul Dravid’s entry, as the new Team India chief, is sure to bring a positive change in the Indian team, but winning ICC trophies in the coming years will be his real test It’s hard to determine his impact yet. The victory in the first three T20 internationals against New Zealand, after the premature shock […]

A lesson for Indian cricket: 3 leaders, 3 formats

Replacing Kohli as the leader of team India will not be an easy task, is it time for the BCCI to start grooming the future leaders? For the first time since he took over as leader of Team India, Virat Kohli is feeling the heat. For any wise captain who has led India with iron hands, […]

Shastri: Player, commentator, coach and commentator again

Ravi Shastri has had a contrasting career; from being a player to BCCI’s ‘own guy’ to being a guide to the team. Patriot takes a look at his journey so far   Ravi Shastri left the Team India dressing room on Monday night delivering what he has always been best at… ‘a lecture’! As the five-year-long […]

Blame it on IPL or poor team selection?

On the verge of exit from the Group stage of the T20 World Cup, is the reason behind team India’s poor performance more than losing the coin toss? Patriot takes a look   Is it simply the toss that was instrumental in Team India’s successive defeats in a space of one week? Well, think again… In a […]

Half fit, half-hearted India fail to counter Pak punches

Pakistan’s win against India  in the T20 World Cup has put the Indian side on slippery slope, one, which can be overcome only through introspection in team selection and hard work   A win for Pakistan in the World Cup has come after a wait of 29 years. The contest, though fought for 37.5 overs, was […]