Articles by Ashish Magotra
The Trent Boult question Indians want to ask, but can't
As new and lucrative T20 leagues come up in South Africa and the UAE, Indian players alone can't cash in as BCCI won't give clearance, to maintain IPL's exclusivity
Published on Aug 15, 2022 11:24 PM IST
Ashish Magotra, New Delhi
The Lakshya Sen project: Where it’s at and where it’s going
"Lakshya may have better ability... not technical ability or footwork. I am talking about the ability to grasp, analyse, learn from situations, improve based on those learnings," says Vimal Kumar, who has mentored him at the Prakash Padukone academy
Published on Aug 15, 2022 11:13 PM IST
Ashish Magotra, New Delhi
Gushing over Gukesh: 16-year-old turns heads with 6 wins at Chess Olympiad
In March 2022, D Gukesh was rated 2614. Five months on, he has a live Elo rating of 2719. This fascinatingly quick journey of 105 ELO points showcases just how good the 16-year-old’s recent run of form has been.
Updated on Aug 04, 2022 12:48 PM IST
Ashish Magotra, New Delhi
Rafael Nadal defies injury to setup Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has set up a semi-final date with Australian Nick Kyrgios after a five-set win over Taylor Fritz
Updated on Jul 07, 2022 12:53 AM IST
Finishing touch: Rahul Dravid's India search for the missing link
The inability to defend another total in the fourth innings would have sent alarm bells ringing in the Indian camp
Published on Jul 05, 2022 08:50 PM IST
Indian cricket's Mithali Raj era comes to an end
She has helped establish the base upon which Indian cricket can now reach for great heights and it is only fair that we acknowledge her as one of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced.
Updated on Jun 09, 2022 05:04 PM IST
Ashish Magotra, New Delhi
Striking it not: Virat Kohli in chains?
The fact that Virat Kohli is unable to force the pace anymore is not a theory. If one takes a look at his numbers over the last three years (across all formats and IPL), a trend emerges. There has been a steady decline in his strike rate (SR) with every passing year.
Published on Jun 02, 2022 07:19 PM IST
Ashish Magotra, New Delhi