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Next Fab Four of Indian test cricket

Recently, India test team registered one of their most memorable performances in England. They managed a well deserved 2-2 draw against a more fancied oppostion in their own backyard. This was really remarkable because it came from team in transistion under a new test captain after the sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli . Cricket pandits had not given much chance this new looked team under Shubham Gill . Certain English analysts opined that the series against India would serve as a good warm-up for the Ashes . The Indian test team went against all odds and did the unthinkable. As we bask in the glory of the this remarkable feat, probably its the right time to reflect upon the future of the test team. The most pertinest question banging on every Indian cricket fan is : Who would be the next Fab Four ? First one to make the list, would be Shubham Gill. The charismatic captain who led from the front and scored a mammoth 754 runs in the England series. He has the patient g...
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India start as favorites in the Asia Cup 25

Bouyed by an inspired performance in England , where they managed to draw the series (2-2), Indian crciket team gears up for their next assignment in form of Asia Cup 25 . There can be no doubt that the defending and current T20 champions start as tournament favourites. This Asia cup has been marred by political tensions between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Both the countries have been at loggerhead since the infamous Pehlgam attacks which resulted in short conflict between the two nations. Now, as the dust seems to have settled with BCCI announcing its team for the marquee tournamanent. It is a perfect and ardent time to look at the squad. India will undoubtedly feel the absence of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who had announced their retirement from T20 post the triumph in T20 WC in June 24. On paper, the current squad looks really formidable. This has been proved by their startling performance post the T20 WC. India has registered win in 17 out of their 20 gam...
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Training at Infosys Mysore

Infosys Mysore - "Place where dreams become reality". As soon as one receives the offer letter, the ever agonising wait for the joining day mail starts.Having heard numerous stories about the 5-star accomodation provided to the trainees in the World Class campus of Mysore , I was really looking forward to witness it. So finally, when I received my joining date, I was more than ready to take the first train to Mysore . Before entering into the Mysore campus, one has to undergo a mandatory security check up. Since, a large number of trainees had their joining along with me, it took me nearly an hour before I underwent the mandatory security check. After the security check, we were taken to our hostels by a golf cart . When the golf cart made a move towards the hostels, I had the first glimpse of the Mysore campus and it really impressed me, to say the least. As soon as I reached my designated block, I was handed the keys of my room where a big surprise ...
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How to invest in Stock Market?

Stock markets seem to be favourite place for investors to earn quick money. Some call it a mere gamble while others call it speculation or calculated risk. Whatever you call it, it is not important. It has and will remain to be an attractive source of multiplying your earnings. What do you need to do before investing your hard earned money into stocks. I would like to list down few steps which if followed religiously can yield you good returns. Remember I am not here to list down the stocks that you should buy, instead try to help you out in chosing the right one by taking calculated risk Prepare a Watchlist Just do not jump into the market as soon as you have ready cash. Spend sometime in watching the market movement. Believe me it is not as simple as it seems. Study how it behaves owing to different macro economic factors . Prepare a watchlist that would contain stocks that you feel can earn you profit. Do not spend much thought in chosing these stocks. Take help from certain...
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IPL:Boon or Bane

IPL was started with much fanfare in 2008.It was regarded as the next big thing in cricket.Under the able guidance of Lalit Modi , it started of really well.It was inspired by the highly popular EPL (english Premier League).Since its inception,it has caught the eyes of players and viewers alike.It brought in Bollywood and corporates under one roof. It resulted in huge amount of money poured into the game. Presence of bollywood stars during matches raised the glamour quotient. Pay package of international players, increased by leaps and bound. Players who appeared for a season, started drawing much more than what they were paid by their respective boards. This has lured a number of international cricketers to cut short their international career. Many others have become free lancers. This has resulted in question being raised over player's loyalty for his country. There is nothing harm in the players opting for these leagues which offer them lucrative money but definit...
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Test Corrigendum for India

Retirement of Dravid and Laxman in quick succession has left a huge void in the Indian middle order . Once reputed for its FAB4 (Dravid, Sachin , Ganguly ,Laxman),the batting line up suddenly looks brittle.Worse enough,we still have not found a replacement for Ganguly, who had retired from test cricket wayback in 2008. Yuvraj and Raina were considered to be the most suitable replacement for Dada. Both of them promised a lot but none of them delivered . Cheteshwar Pujara , the run machine from the domestic circuit was drafted into the Indian team owing to his potential of playing long innings. He had a promising debut against Aussies and he carried his form on to the tour of SA. It was widely felt that the search for Ganguly's heir apparent was over. Unfortuantely, it was short-lived as Pujara while appearing for KKR in an IPl match, injured himself. The injury was so grave that he was out of action for more than 5-6 months. Last year was a forgettable year for the  Indian t...
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Virat Kohli: Mr. Consistent

Virat Kohli , the lad from Delhi has been the most consistent batsman for India in the last 2 years. He averages ov 52 in ODIs with a strike rate of around 87.0 that is simply phenomenal. The good thing about Kohli is that whenever he comes on to bat, he is really calm and composed and can switch gear at will. He has a wide array of shots which makes him a potent player. When he is at his destructive best, he  makes the best bowlers look ordinary. He is from the younger generation that doesen't wilt under pressure and love to face challenges. As a skipper of U-19 team ,he guided the team to World Cup glory in 2008 . The transition from U-19 to senior level never been a smooth ride for the players in past. In the past we have seen a number of U-19 cricketers making it to the senior level at an early age but soon they were lost into oblivion.Kohli was no exception. After his heroics in the U-19, he was considered the next big thing in the Indian cricket fraternity . As a result ...
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