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Once a spinner, the bat is now White's weapon

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:52:01 GMT

Playing for the Deccan Chargers for the second consecutive year - he had donned Royal Challengers colours from 2008-2010 - White has been the only bright spot for the Hyderabad team, Sharmistha Chaudhuri writes.

I'm working on a new delivery

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:07:14 GMT

The Mumbai Indians' bowler, who again is on the top of the bowling charts, spoke to HT on a wide range of issues, including the burning country versus IPL debate and his recent back injury, which forced him to miss a few games.

'If it's in my zone, I will go for my shots'

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:23:10 GMT

"Test cricket hasn't changed me as a batsman. I still believe in 'if you see it, then hit it'," David Warner said.

Can't stop playing for politics: Sachin

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:47 GMT

Breaking his silence in public following the controversy over his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said, “I want to make it clear that I am not a politician. I am a sportsperson and will continue to be one.”

Sachin far from finished: Achrekar

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:29:26 GMT

While wishing Sachin a happy birthday, I want to tell him that he has fulfilled almost all my dreams, and for him to not leave any of them unfulfilled, he must not retire now. He must go on playing and scoring runs for the country, Ramakant Achrekar writes.

Been there but Knight Riders' Das is still waiting to do that

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:09:35 GMT

Das, in fact, is one of only three Indians in KKR who was also with the team in 2008.

There's jealousy in England over the IPL

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:35:46 GMT

"The IPL is struggling to find acceptance in the UK, which I don't know why," Kevin Pietersen tells to Debjeet Kundu in an interview.

Season of losses and gains

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:44:05 GMT

Yuvraj talks of his life-changing battle against cancer, the moments of denial and his inspiration.

For Rajasthan's latest find, daddy knows best

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:06:05 GMT

On what is his dream in this edition of the IPL, Cooper promptly says, "Sachin Tendulkar's wicket."

Wish I had someone to guide me: Sachin

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:45:34 GMT

The maestro feels his commitment and wholehearted effort towards the game have helped him achieve the landmark.

'It's been a test of character'

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:05:18 GMT

'I am not god. After scoring 99 centuries, I needed a year to score another. It shows scoring a hundred from 99 is tough. It has been a huge learning process.'

'Never thought I was the Wall'

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:44:12 GMT

'Dravid is amused with the nickname which he felt was used by people to praise or poke fun at him when he didn’t do well.'

Bowling to Don one of my greatest moments

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:03:47 GMT

In an interview with HT, the 61-year-old pace legend talked about his other love, football, and the shabby way in which "those fools" (read ICC) function.

The nightwatchman keeping a close eye on India

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:03:18 GMT

The important thing in Perth is to loop the ball and give it a fair toss, former Australian cricketer Tony Mann tells HT in an exclusive interview.

'The one batsman I want to bowl to is Sehwag'

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:36:27 GMT

The affable tearaway, Pat Cummins, sidelined for the Test series because of a shin injury, is hopeful of regaining fitness ahead of the two T20s and the one-day triseries.

A century is just around the corner

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:24:05 GMT

In a freewheeling chat with HT before leaving for the tour, the left-handed opener said he looked forward to scoring an elusive century in his maiden Test series Down Under.

I don't want to live with the 'next Lara' label

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:47:07 GMT

The talented West Indian batsmen admits that his game does that of the legendary Brian Lara but admits that he would be like to known more for his own game.

I should have been informed about exclusion in advance

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:14:15 GMT

Mumbai's veteran pacer Ajit Agarkar talks about his non-inclusion in the team.

Lara is definitely my role model

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:19:10 GMT

Darren Bravo's playing style has garnered him many comparisons to the legendary Brian Lara and the former's recent performance has only seemed to enhance it.

This ODI series doesn't matter much: David Gower

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:54:21 GMT

A view of former England captain David Gower's take on the present English team, among other things.

'That's the only way I play cricket'

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:20:52 GMT

Robin Uthappa talks to HT about his playing style, which has raised eyebrows from time to time.

'I got to see extreme ends of the spectrum'

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:13 GMT

Arul Suppiah talks to HT his formative years and his T20 experience.

Five Tests a year will get Bangladesh nowhere

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:01:49 GMT

Shakib Al Hasan talks about Bangladesh cricket and his own stint in IPL, among other things.

The lone ranger

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31:23 GMT

While the rest of the team struggled to get runs in the recently concluded series, Rahul Dravid piled them up in his trademark style.

'BCCI should take a lead in making itself accountable'

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:40:11 GMT

The BCCI is an administrative body and rules of retirement for judiciary (65 years) and bureaucracy (60 years) should apply to it also, says Maken.