A Letter from the Past, to Virat Kohli, by Virat Kohli
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A Letter from the Past, to Virat Kohli, by Virat Kohli

Four years ago, in the World Cup semi-final, the Australian side dashed Team India and Virat Kohli’s hopes. But the 2015 Kohli will not let the 2019 Kohli fall at the same hurdle. As India gets ready to lock horns with Australia at the World Cup once again, Kohli receives a letter from his 26-year-old self.
What Team India’s World Cup Defeat Taught Me About Grief and Loss
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What Team India’s World Cup Defeat Taught Me About Grief and Loss

For my best friend, who lost his mother recently, the World Cup became an antidote. With every Team India victory, I believed that its only purpose was to make my friend feel again. But when the team crashed out, we sensed an ending. It reminded us that the pain of losing a loved one is real – nobody could, and should, take it away.
World Cup 2019: Ben Stokes, The Man Who Can Make Miracles Happen
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World Cup 2019: Ben Stokes, The Man Who Can Make Miracles Happen

With a performance that will go down in history in the World Cup final against New Zealand, England’s Ben Stokes infused ecstasy and euphoria befitting the occasion. The World Cup belonged to England. The World Cup belonged to Ben Stokes. And late last night, Stokes ascended to the cricketing pantheon.
Argentina and the Thrill of the Last-Minute Scramble
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Argentina and the Thrill of the Last-Minute Scramble

In the World Cup match against Nigeria, Argentina, staring down the barrel at an ignominious first-round exit, had their moment of last-minute inspiration, and it saved their skins. Much like how we’ve all felt the rush of last-minute magic ahead of an examination, when we were students.