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Sidharth Monga
Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Surface tension before series decider

Surface tension before series decider

Kanpur has a lot to thank Ahmedabad for. Had India come into this match leading the series, a draw would have been as likely as the haze in the Kanpur winter

10-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur
Smith ready for spin battle

Smith ready for spin battle

At the cusp of a huge upset, South Africa know they will have to face the toughest test of their tour so far: a dry, deteriorating, underprepared pitch

10-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur
Kumble doubtful for Kanpur

Kumble doubtful for Kanpur

On a wicket that is dry, devoid of live grass and already cracking, 24 hours before the start of the decider India are not even sure they will get the services of Kumble

10-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga in Kanpur
Longing for the long form

Longing for the long form

The second season of the ICL has been an improvement on the first, but the players have one big complaint

07-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga
Monstrous innings, rebuilt reputations

Monstrous innings, rebuilt reputations

Dream debuts and predictable farewells, records broken and boots filled ... we've got all the March action in a nutshell for you

01-Apr-2008•Sidharth Monga
Kaif's recall a reward for his dedication

Kaif's recall a reward for his dedication

By choosing Mohammad Kaif, the selectors have sent out a positive message: that performances in domestic cricket, more importantly first-class cricket, do count

30-Mar-2008•Sidharth Monga
RP Singh swings Central to victory

RP Singh swings Central to victory

After a solid batting performance by Central Zone, RP Singh ripped through the North Zone top order to condemn them to a 70-run defeat

17-Mar-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
Thrilling contest on the cards

Thrilling contest on the cards

If the pitch favours seam it means this match might be worth going to just for the contest between the Central bowlers and the North batsmen. This one is for those who thought domestic cricket was boring

16-Mar-2008•The Preview by Sidharth Monga at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
Central Zone attack sets up easy win

Central Zone attack sets up easy win

Central Zone won by six wickets, with a bonus point, while the defending champions West earned a minus point

14-Mar-2008•Sidharth Monga at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
One-day battle kicks off amid poor ground realities

One-day battle kicks off amid poor ground realities

The Chinnaswamy Stadium outfield is clearly affected, the IPL is the talk of town. Deodhar Trophy? What Deodhar Trophy?

13-Mar-2008•The Preview by Sidharth Monga in Bangalore
Tense win hands India trophy

Tense win hands India trophy

The Indian bowlers first blew the South African top order away and then, after heavy rains had reduced the match to 25 overs, held their nerves to win their second Under-19 World Cup

02-Mar-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga
Brendon's blinders, Sharma's sizzlers

Brendon's blinders, Sharma's sizzlers

Odd dismissals and frenzied fifties, scorching spells and last tangos ... they're all in our look back at the on-field highlights of the month gone by

01-Mar-2008•Sidharth Monga
'Lee's toughest to face'

'Lee's toughest to face'

The joys of playing at Lord's, favourite openers, Ranji v Duleep, and more

23-Feb-2008•Interview by Sidharth Monga
Dhawan guides North to title

Dhawan guides North to title

Shikhar Dhawan's unbeaten 94 led North Zone to their second consecutive Duleep Trophy title

22-Feb-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium
North need 92 more to clinch trophy

North need 92 more to clinch trophy

West were bowled out in two sessions to set North Zone an easy 166 to get, with two days and a session to go

21-Feb-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium
The day cricketers sold like stocks

The day cricketers sold like stocks

On-field action aside, we could have just witnessed the most eventful day in cricket's history, one when players were bought like stocks at a share market

20-Feb-2008•Sidharth Monga in Mumbai
Brave decision to bowl first

Brave decision to bowl first

Mithun Manhas made a brave decision in putting West Zone in on the Wankhede track which is reputed to be a good bat-first pitch

19-Feb-2008•Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium
VRV five-for gives North the edge

VRV five-for gives North the edge

VRV took his second five-wicket haul in two Duleep Trophy matches since his return from Australia, while Ajinkya Rahane followed his 172 in the previous game with an aggressive 91

19-Feb-2008•The Bulletin by Sidharth Monga at the Wankhede Stadium
Both sides anxious over depleted bowling

Both sides anxious over depleted bowling

Both teams are battle-ready, after having fought their way into the final from a difficult corner in their respective final league matches

18-Feb-2008•The Preview Sidharth Monga in Mumbai
To bowl, perchance to lead

To bowl, perchance to lead

Top-level international cricket now has two bowler-captains, Anil Kumble and Daniel Vettori, which is a whole lot more than there have been in recent times. We take a look at a little-understood breed

18-Feb-2008•Sidharth Monga
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