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The Lazy Elegance of Rohit Sharma
When you think Rohit Sharma, you think lazy elegance. At his best, his feet move like a ballerina dancer’s. On a bad day, he looks like a non-dancer at garba.
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The Superman in Blue
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is perhaps the bravest man Indian sport will have had the privilege of knowing. He might be the reason why cricket is still called the gentleman’s game.
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The Sweet Pain of Watching India Play South Africa
Watching the India-South Africa series is going to be like drinking throughout the night knowing fully well there is a terrible hangover waiting for you the next morning. But I will do it anyway.
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Anushka Sharma’s Trolls Prove That India Can’t Handle Real “Power Couples”
Anushka Sharma is facing yet another social media backlash – this time for being photographed with the Indian cricket team. Anushka can’t seem to catch a break. When Virat Kohli is not in his finest form, we believe blaming Anushka for existing is par for the course.
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How Does a Fan Mourn the Tainted Legacy of Kobe Bryant?
If the NBA had rockstars, Kobe Bryant would be the Elvis of his generation. But a person’s worth cannot be judged solely by their professional accomplishments. In 2003, he was arrested for sexual assault. With his sudden death, Bryant leaves behind an uncomfortable and complicated legacy.
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Person of the Week: Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi is famous for two things – faking retirement and always doing the unexpected. For uniting past and present players of Team India on Twitter, he is a natural choice for Person of the Week.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Arré Checklist: What Your IPL Team Says About You
If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances even when your Captain’s hair turns grey, while a true Kings XI fan is just here for a good time, not for a long time.