``History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.'' This quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero is apt for Sridharan Sriram who completed 1000 runs this Ranji Trophy season on Friday. In the process of compiling 165 against Punjab in the quarterfinal at Chennai, he has also hit five centuries in a season to complete a rare double. [More]

Left handed all rounder S Sriram underlined his growing stature in Indian cricket on Monday. With a fighting unbeaten 112 he rescued Tamil Nadu from a poor start and helped the home team to post a very respectable score of 252 for four wickets at close of play on the first day of their South Zone Ranji Trophy tie against Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram stadium. [More]