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Shane Warne was a Magician On and Off the Field
I had the privilege of working with the Aussie who was as much a maverick off the field as he was on it.
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Cricket is Rigged in India’s Favour. But Does the Desi Fan Really Care?
Last week, comedian Hasan Minhaj exposed our cynical commercialisation of cricket on his Netflix show Patriot Act. He explains how most “world” tournaments are now planned to suit India’s participation. The one question Minhaj, however, did not ask is whether the Indian cricket fan even cares.
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Why India-Pakistan Cricket Games Have Become a Yawn Fest
We are witnessing the decline of a cricketing legacy. India versus Pakistan was the crucible in which superstars were forged. Javed Miandad’s last-ball six and Venkatesh Prasad knocking off Aamer Sohail’s off stump is the stuff of legends. Without the biting rivalry, cricket is poorer.
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Virat Kohli: Cricketer of the Year, Shuffler of Players
A phenomenal batsman in all formats of the game, Virat Kohli’s decision-making as a captain often leaves a lot to be desired. After our performance in South Africa, we can’t help but wonder what if India had decided to pick Ajinkya Rahane ahead of Rohit Sharma. What if Bhuvneshwar Kumar was retained?
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The Eternal Agony of Being a Delhi Capitals Fan
Delhi’s IPL team is like a sweet but nagging girlfriend — regardless of what she says or how bad a fight you get into, you always know, even in those moments of frustration, that this is only fleeting and you cannot ever afford to lose her.
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The Top Three Reasons to Look Forward to India-New Zealand T20s (If You’re an Indian Fan)
Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma or Jasprit Bumrah-Mohammed Shami, who will be India’s Sakht Jodi in the T20 series against New Zealand?
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How King Kohli Made Us Stop Looking for the “Next Sachin”
The nation mourned when Sachin Tendulkar retired and wondered about how we would find “the next Sachin”. But Virat Kohli’s ascendance has set Sachin’s legacy free. Kohli proved that what Indian cricket needed wasn’t “the next Sachin”, but the first Virat.
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What is Yuvraj Singh’s Legacy in Indian Cricket? Two World Cups and a Lifetime of Memories
As Yuvraj Singh calls curtains on his international career, his lasting legacy will be the delivery of unforgettable moments both on the field and off it, whether it was Natwest 2002, World T20 2007, or World Cup 2011.
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How Not to Fail at the IPL Fantasy League: A Twelfth Man’s Confession
A “Kooda” player is a good-for-nothing nobody who merely makes up the numbers in any team. He is the last to be picked and first to be made to pay up for lost balls. Until the IPL Fantasy League offers a chance at redemption.
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“Run Faster!” Said the Couch Potato to the CWG Athlete
We are quick to jump for our Twitter accounts whenever an athlete wins at an international event. The pride is great and necessary. But beyond the celebration of individual achievement, shouldn’t it inspire us toward deeper engagement with sports?
