One has had a few disagreements with many people who have been dismissive of even harbouring the idea of India as a potential sporting powerhouse. India doesn't have the requisite resources, willpower and the organisation needed to churn out champions consistently. It doesn't have a 'sports...

The South African tour of India, the first one in the post-apartheid era was historical in more ways than one. The origin of the BCCI marketing and financial juggernaut can be found in that tour. In his brilliant book 'A Maidan View', Mihir Bose has narrated the events that led to the windfall...