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An Open Letter to the Man Who Will Replace AB de Villiers

Expecting to find a replacement for AB de Villiers is like wanting to find true love on Shaadi.com. To replace him, you need to be the batting backbone of the team, set new records in almost every match, and unite nations in grief during your retirement.

Jackie Thakkar June 18, 2016

People

Ajinkya Rahane: Cricket’s Common Man

When Ajinkya Rahane walks to the pitch, he’s focused. He’s there to do his job and he does it damn well. He’s the best employee of the Indian team.

Gaganjeet Singh June 14, 2016

Sports

What Will It Take for South Africa to Lift the World Cup Curse?

When something is repeated over and over again, it starts gaining credence. Today, South Africa’s World Cup “curse” is something every youngster coming in with dreams in his eyes, just has to deal with and accept. Maybe it has even become a part of the country’s sporting psyche that cannot be shaken off, no matter what happens.

Rupha Ramani June 14, 2016

POV

What’s a Hockey?

The Indian hockey team thought getting Shaad Ali to make a biopic on former captain, Sandeep Singh would definitely get them some attention. Boy, were they wrong.

Devaiah Bopanna June 13, 2016

Sports

India vs New Zealand: The Forever Underdogs May Not Be the Team Everyone Wants to Play

Is it as easy for India to just dismiss Kane Williamson early and that will be the match? Perhaps not. In Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson, the Kiwis have two pacers who have shared 32 wickets in this World Cup. Add Jimmy Neesham to the mix and you have multiple threats to confront.

Priyansh June 12, 2016

Sports

Happy Birthday Virat Kohli, the Man Who Makes Greatness Look Routine

Virat Kohli has made greatness look so routine, so ordinary, that his stature has deliberately eschewed the romance of divinity. He is a human pushing for perfection rather than a deity dabbling in imperfections.

Rahul Desai June 11, 2016

Sports

In a Team Full of Batsmen, England’s Jofra Archer Shows What a Strike-Bowler is Worth

Constructing a batting lineup that was the envy of the rest of the world came with a price. England compromised on the quality of bowling, hoping to make up for it by outscoring the opposition. A fearsome bowler who could instill fear into the opposition’s best batsmen was the missing piece in the jigsaw. Enter Jofra Archer.

Parth Pandya June 8, 2016

Sports

World Cup 2019: Take a Bow Afghanistan, India Won the Match, But You Won the Day

The World Cup, in its current form, is a tournament informed by a drive to protect the interests of the powerful sides – India, Australia, and England. Yet, they cannot do without the underdogs. In a World Cup shorn of interesting narratives, it was the challenge put forward by Afghanistan on Saturday that lit up the tournament.

Priyansh June 6, 2016

Sports

What Your IPL Team Says About You

The 2020 IPL kicks off tonight with CSK taking on MI. If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances no matter what. And you are a true Royal Challenger, if you believe in the power of Anushka Sharma’s birthday.

Kahini Iyer June 3, 2016

Sports

Was Ambati Rayudu Really Given a Raw Deal?

A year ago, if anyone had told Ambati Rayudu that come the World Cup, he would be sitting at home, disgruntled, hurt, and announcing his retirement, he would have laughed. There are countless players like Rayudu whose sporting dreams remain just dreams, but each unfulfilled dream is different from the other.

Pawan June 2, 2016