A qualified sports psychologist with a PhD in athletic performance, Dr. Vikram S. Rajan brings a unique mental-health lens to cricket coverage. He writes extensively on "batsman's anxiety," "captaincy burnout," "pressure handling in super overs," and "post-match depression." His column "Mind and Wicket" features exclusive interviews with international players about their inner demons. Dr. Rajan is the essential voice for "cricket psychology," "team dynamics," and "resilience training" in elite sport.
0 postsIreland opt to bowl; Matt Henry ruled out of Test with injury - In a highly anticipated return to red-ball cricket on home soil, Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in Belfast. The match sees both sides navigating significant squad changes, including an injury setback for the Black Caps.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed to dominate IPL 2026 Eliminator by ex-BCCI selector - As the Rajasthan Royals prepare for a high-stakes Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, former India selector Kris Srikkanth has placed his faith in teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge back to winning ways.
Sachin Tendulkar came close to playing in the BBL! Official video reveals shocki - Can you picture the legendary Sachin Tendulkar wearing the green of the Melbourne Stars? An extraordinary revelation from former franchise President Eddie McGuire has exposed an ambitious, top-secret plan to bring the Master Blaster out of retirement for a historic Big Bash League appearance alongside Shane Warne.
Rajat Patidar becomes threat to Shreyas Iyer as legendary cricketer makes bold T - Following a spectacular match-winning performance in the IPL 2026 Qualifiers, Rajat Patidar has ignited a fierce debate regarding his place in the Indian national team, with legend Ravichandran Ashwin suggesting he now poses a significant threat to Shreyas Iyer's spot.
"Tremendous injustice": Sanjay Manjrekar fumes over Auqib Nabi's snub despite st - Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has strongly criticized the national selectors for ignoring Jammu & Kashmir's star pacer Auqib Nabi for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, calling the decision a "tremendous injustice" that undermines the very essence of the Ranji Trophy.
Sourav Ganguly raises concerns over Rishabh Pant’s T20 adaptation and leadership - Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has shared his candid thoughts on Rishabh Pant’s recent decline, highlighting the challenges the star wicketkeeper-batter faces in balancing captaincy responsibilities with his individual performance in T20 cricket.
WWE star Drew McIntyre joins Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fan club, Riyan Parag stunned - In a surprising crossover between the worlds of professional wrestling and cricket, WWE superstar Drew McIntyre has declared himself a fan of Rajasthan Royals' breakout star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leaving even captain Riyan Parag stunned.
Glenn Phillips blasts ‘silly’ question during heated press conference after GT's - Emotions ran high in the aftermath of Gujarat Titans' crushing Qualifier 1 defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Glenn Phillips delivered a sharp rebuke to a journalist questioning the team's commitment.
Meghalaya women’s cricket scandal erupts amid sexual harassment allegations - The Meghalaya Under-23 women's cricket team is at the center of a disturbing scandal following serious allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by support staff. The incident has triggered an investigation by the Meghalaya State Commission for Women, raising urgent concerns about institutional accountability and athlete safety.
Sourav Ganguly rules Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of Test cricket - Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the rapid rise of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, advocating for his immediate inclusion in T20Is while urging patience regarding his transition to the longest format of the game.
'Predictable' - GT's bowling is 'a bit like SRH's batting,' says Tom Moody - Following a challenging exit in the IPL 2026 playoffs, cricket experts Tom Moody and Ambati Rayudu highlight how the Gujarat Titans' rigid bowling strategy proved their undoing against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
'Rajat Patidar got quite annoyed with me....': RCB boss shares dressing-room sto - After a commanding performance in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, RCB's Rajat Patidar is being hailed as one of the tournament's most complete batters. Behind his explosive rise lies an amusing dressing-room story involving a 'spin-basher' label that served as the ultimate catalyst for his evolution.
