Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

'It was career of a small man. Till you don't get that stamp (Test cap), you are a small man.' IMAGE: Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that......

When Lata Mangeshkar rescued BCCI post 1983 WC win

IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar was very close to all Mumbai cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar and Sachin Tendulkar, who spoke about her with unmatchable humility and mother like respect.......

Dravid-helmed NCA introduces 'corporate class' for new coaches

IMAGE: NCA chief Rahul Dravid makes it a point to attend classes held for coaches at the National Cricket Academy. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Getty Images Under Rahul Dravid's stewardship, the......

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

'He is a huge fan of Brett Lee and likes to bowl fast and with fire like him.' IMAGE: Prasidh Krishna registered a haul of 4/54, the best by an Indian debutant in ODIs, in the opening match......

Banned Shaw gets coach backing

'He (Prithvi) is a fighter and will definitely come out of it. He has worked hard (to reach the top)' IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw, left, with India head coach Ravi Shastri. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty......