( To understand realistically , without pride or prejudice , who is the greatest cricketer of all time between Sachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman , we may have to dig deep into history. And World War II). If he was to maintain the legendary Don Bradman’s career-closing average of 99. 94 , then by the… [Read more…]
( An extract from the article Sachin Tendulkar , Nothing Else from the book ELEVEN.) ( Written in November 2009 ) In 1989, I was 28 years. Since then, to use a cliché, change has been a constant. I remember Rajiv Gandhi’s dimpled smile and earth innocence in his handsome countenance. LK Advani’s rath-yatra and… [Read more…]
Every sport has controversies. But Indian cricket has perfected it into an art of the possible. Serious allegations remain unresolved. Because we in the Indian media have chosen to be happily mum about it. Why? Then why are we so prodigiously stunned about the enormous power and towering influence of lobbyists like Niira Radia who… [Read more…]
December 27, 2010
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