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Why the Humourless Wimbledon Needs Djoker, the Comeback Clown

Novak Djokovic has been a clown, he has been fragile, he has been gracious, he has been human. There is no way tennis could feel complete without Djokovic, who is now part of the triumvirate of fairytale returns alongside his rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Rahul Desai July 14, 2016

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Nobody Remembers the Guy Who Finished Second! They Won’t Say that About Kane Williamson and Roger Federer

Even after the most heartbreaking of defeats, Kane Williamson’s New Zealand and Roger Federer came across as winners. In a rare sporting moment, the second runners-up were celebrated more than the men who lifted the trophy. It made us realise that sport can exist without a loser.

Pawan July 13, 2016

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SOLD OUT: Dhoni, Kohli and Other Big Winners from the IPL Retention

It’s comeback time for Whistle Podu-ers Chennai Super Kings and Halla Bolers Rajasthan Royals. Plus, Gautam Gambhir might be up for auction. Is IPL 2018 going to be full of surprises?

Jackie Thakkar July 13, 2016

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How Much Cricket is Too Much Cricket?

Virat Kohli has brought up the issue of how he and his teammates are overworked. When workers are overworked, it’s a labour law issue. In cricket, we call it entertainment.

Hardik Rajgor July 13, 2016

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Is IPL Living In Its Own Bubble?

In the era of physical isolation, does a sporting event that brings people together need to mentally isolate itself from the devastation caused by the pandemic? As the country gasps for breath, it is too much to expect our cricketing heroes to amplify an SOS tweet or do something that shows they care – anything that’ll tone down the tone-deafness of the tournament.

Rupha Ramani July 12, 2016

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Viswanathan Anand: A Grandmaster and an Underdog

Chess might never be as sexy as F1 and Viswanathan Anand will never have as many ads as Sachin, but his greatness is unparalleled. It would be nice to see him get his due. His due, i.e., that extends beyond a half-day Twitter trend.

Parthshri Arora July 11, 2016

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Growing and Grieving Alongside Roger Federer

For two decades, significant moments in my life have seemed to intersect with those in Federer’s. Even his retirement comes at a time of definite change for me. We were in a sense, meant to grow older together.

Palash Kulkarni July 11, 2016

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Mithali Raj and Virat Kohli: The Batting Partnership Team India Needs

Cricket and its players would benefit from mixed-gender teams. If players like Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, and Poonam Raut were on the same team as Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Hardik Pandya, they’d be eligible for the same lucrative contracts, playing for the same crowds, and benefitting from the same level of exposure.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 11, 2016

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Test Cricket is Dying… But Why is it Taking So Long?

While keeping pace with ODIs and T20 matches feels like a breezy walk in the park, following Test matches is like slogging through quicksand. Maybe it’s time we did away with the antiquated format for good.

Jackie Thakkar July 10, 2016

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The Slow-Motion Charm of Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara is Man of the Match of the Adelaide Test. He may have scored 71 in the second innings. But it was his lone-hero 123 on the first day of the first Test that made all the difference. He scored his 16th century, crossed 5000 runs. Pujara showed intent – to defend, struggle, understand, grind, graft, and survive

Rahul Desai July 10, 2016