THE INSIDER - IPL is BCCI's baby and so are the players, so who are to blame for the lack of planning? The BCCI has no plan, full stop. Things happen and the board only looks to multiply the financial gains.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - Test cricket presents an entirely different context to the limited over versions of the game. It calls upon a whole different set of skills and attitudes.

COMMENT - The root of the problem is without doubt the programmes and processes (or the distinct lack of it) that the BCCI has instituted to protect its key players and preserve India's hold on the Test rankings.

PIT STOP PUNDIT - Leading upto the Hungarian GP, Bernie Ecclestone left the teams with a TV deal to ponder upon; Paul di Resta finishes 7th, scoring 6 important championship points for India’s only F1 team.

INSIDE OUT - A rude awakening it might be, but fortunately for once, India’s sports industry is young enough to learn from this alarming wake up call, even if this is an immaterial breach.

PIT STOP PUNDIT - Sutil’s finish earned Force India 8 points that saw their overall tally in the Constructor’s Championship add up to 20 points, 3 clear of Toro Rosso in 8th place.

VIEW FROM THE GROUND - While it is important to keep secret any proceedings while these are on, the government has a duty to inform the nation why the process has broken down

PIT STOP PUNDIT - Narain hasn’t commented publicly on the issue of his being dropped by the Hispania Racing Team yet, but I met him twice in the Paddock over the weekend and he was visibly upset. 

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - It was interesting to note, that one of the most steeped in tradition forums in the world of sport, served up some really interesting unconventional insights. 

VIEW FROM THE GROUND - While the ICC has ordered its member boards to stay away from government interference, the FIH offers a MORE sensible model on how to ensure autonomy, as well as proper functioning, through the government.