Boucher slams Proteas for 'tentative' batting approach in Cardiff

Wriddhiman Saha wears his reticence like a badge of honour and, quite like his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni, doesn't believe in sledging opposition batsmen as most wicketkeepers are wont to. "I haven't seen MS Dhoni sledge ever. So it is not compulsory ...

'I liked Adam Gilchrist from childhood -- both his batting and keeping style. I think of him as an ideal 'keeper.' IMAGE: Wriddhiman Saha celebrates scoring a century. Photograph: WICB Media/Randy Brooks of Brooks Latouche Photography Wriddhiman Saha wears his reticence like a badge of honour and, quite like his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni, doesn't believe in sledging opposition batsmen."I haven't seen MS Dhoni sledge ever. So it is not compulsory that you have to sledge. Sometimes we can ...

When South Africa lost to India on Sunday, they cemented their reputation for 'choking' in ICC tournaments.Rajneesh Gupta tells us why South Africa's record for freezing in important ICC contests is, alas, well deserved. IMAGE: South Africa's ODI Captain A B de Villiers. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images In what had turned in to a virtual quarter-final on Sunday, June 11, South Africa were cruising along nicely against India. They had reached 140 for the loss of two wickets and looked all ...

The 8th Champions Trophy begins in England this week.Rajneesh Gupta captures the tournament in all its statistical glory like only he can. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami is ecstatic after claiming a wicket during India's first Champions Trophy warm-up game against New Zealand at the Oval in London, May 27, 2017. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter The Champions Trophy came into existence with the dual aim of spreading the game and raising money for the International Cricket Council in between World Cups. The ...