Articles by Ayaz Memon
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Mar 25, 2019
The dice are loaded against them, but bowlers make a match
Bowlers have to keep probing at flaws in a batsman’s technique and also second-guess his intent, induce false strokes through changes in line, length, pace and flight. And, they are succeeding -
Feb 16, 2019
Ranji breaking new ground but it’s still on a sticky wicket
When Vidarbha lifted the Ranji Trophy on February 7 at Nagpur after a taut final against Saurashtra, it capped an extraordinary achievement. -
Feb 02, 2019
How slow-and-steady India entered life in the fast lane
India's premier pacemen — Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma — rattled rival teams and bagged 136 Test wickets. This is a fantastic statistic in itself, made even more remarkable by the fact that Bumrah, who claimed 48 wickets in nine Tests, was in his first year in Test cricket. -
Jul 09, 2018
India vs England: Ajinkya Rahane opens up on his preparation for gruelling Test series, defends Yo-Yo test
Ajinkya Rahane has no time to think of what he could've contributed in the ongoing T20I and ODI series, and is instead focused on his preparation for the India-England Test series that starts from 1 August. -
Jul 09, 2018
My best yet to come: Full transcript of Ajinkya Rahane interview ahead of crucial India-England Test series
Here's the full transcript of the conversation between India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and noted cricket journalist Ayaz Memon, with Rahane set to travel to England for the Test leg of the tour. -
Feb 19, 2018
NBA All-Star 2018: Celebrity quotient, competitive sport in marquee game lays out template for others to emulate
The manner in which NBA has combined dollops of entertainment without compromising on the best virtues of basketball for the All-Star game remains an object lesson for other sports to emulate. -
Feb 18, 2018
NBA All-Star 2018: LeBron James-Laura Ingraham controversy takes centre stage before marquee game
During the media interaction, LeBron James not only reiterated what he had said in the Uniterrupted video, but also talked about race and social tensions in America. -
Feb 17, 2018
NBA All-Star 2018: Banter lights up celebrity game; Team World upstage America's Rising Stars
Almost everything at the NBA All Stars match being held over the weekend in Los Angeles this year is much the same like in previous editions, but there’s one aspect that is radically different. -
Apr 09, 2017
At the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, why the Refugee Team represented a major triumph
At the 2016 Rio summer Olympics, apart from all the stories about sporting prowess, achievement, talent, struggle, victory and loss, the refugee team's was one that was perhaps the most remarkable yet -
Jun 13, 2016
BCCI has a problem of plenty as it shortlists candidates for India's next coach
What exactly are BCCI's parameters for selection of India's Head Coach are not absolutely clear, but some aspects have been out in the public domain.





