The Name of the Game
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 7
The truth about swing bowling
It may not be rocket science, but it took a NASA scientist to decode the mysterious art of swing bowling in the '80s
Dec 18 2020
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME, EPISODE 6
Wicketkeeping: The heart of the game
At the very origin of the cricket field, lies the most overlooked and underrated position in the sport
Sep 03 2020
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 5
Wrist spin: Cricket's enchanting show-stealer
In the latest edition of 'Name of the Game', we untangle one of cricket's most skilful arts
Jul 23 2020
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 4
The bouncer: A back-breaking, bone-chilling treat
Celebrating a timeless part of the fast bowler's arsenal that exhibits the coexistence of thankless labour and showstopping drama in equal measure
Jun 11 2020
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 3
Standing tall against the short ball
Breaking down the essentials of cracking one of cricket's toughest examinations, with Amol Muzumdar
Jun 04 2020
OTHERS • NAME OF THE GAME
The Kings of the Cordon
The world's best slip fielders and their most jaw-dropping catches
May 14 2020
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 2
What it takes to be in the slips
You might not get one for ages, but can you hold your nerve when the nick comes?
May 14 2020
OTHERS • NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 1
Seam Bowling: The Cheatsheet
The essence of seam bowling, in a nutshell
Apr 22 2020
OTHERS • NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 1
Seam Bowling: Spells from Hell
In this section, we revisit some of the most probing spells of seam bowling in recent memory
Apr 22 2020
FEATURES • THE NAME OF THE GAME: EPISODE 1
Scrambling the seam
The enigma of the seaming ball is perhaps the sport's best-kept secret - but does it have to be one?
Apr 22 2020