I met Khan in a farm house on the outskirts of Bombay. He was bare-chested and cutting his nails with a big knife.

BY Manu Joseph 5 May 2015

History is always written by the victorious. But that doesn't mean it's true. There is so much else to remember when you look back on World Cup 2003. And screw history as written by the victorious.

BY Sandipan Deb 22 March 2003

The Indian captain defends his decision to bowl first but admits that it was 'generally a poor bowling performance' and that even chasing 300 runs was possible but 360 was a bit too much.

BY Manu Joseph 22 March 2003

It doesn't really matter if it's Australia or India that they play. They both look equally tough, says the Kenyan captain.

BY Manu Joseph 17 March 2003

As the Indians come down from the narrow stairs on Thursday, they will know that a billion people back home will never forgive them if they don't win. The Kenyans, on the other hand, as their coach says smugly, 'have nothing to lose'.

BY Manu Joseph 17 March 2003

Aren't we ready to face the Aussies? The Indian captain publicly admits he would much rather play the Sri Lankans -- despite seven straight wins! Spiritless Australia phobia or what? What's in a metal cup when some other team is still considered the

BY Manu Joseph 13 March 2003

It didn't rain, it poured -- but not the kind the Sri Lankans would have wished -- runs from Indian top 3, first, and then Lankan wickets, as Team India strode into the Semis with a comprehensive 183 run victory.

BY Manu Joseph 9 March 2003

The 10 greatest one-day matches of all time featuring India by Outlook's think-tank.

BY Alam Srinivas 3 February 2003

... is a condition by which India will win a particular number of matches in a row and then lose the next one no matter which country it plays because it has to respond to its natural instinct to be inconsistent.

BY Manu Joseph 3 February 2003

It's not an easy choice when half your life is over, but then you think about the kids...

BY Manu Joseph 10 January 2003