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Farewell, World Cup 2018. Thank You For Croatian President’s Jaadu Ki Jhappi & Maradona’s Madness

Before World Cup withdrawals hit you as unsuspectingly as the VAR penalty hit the Croatians last night, here’s a list of moments that will have you reminiscing, howling, and laughing your ass off in equal measure. Emmanuel Macron’s dab, Maradona’s drama or Japan’s thank you note, which is your favourite moment of the World Cup?

Arré Bench May 11, 2016

Sports

France vs Croatia: Should VAR Have Won the Man of the Match at the World Cup Final?

Everything is fair in love and VAR. This was true at the World Cup final between France and Croatia where a controversial VAR decision tilted the game in the favour of Les Bleus.

Hardik Rajgor May 10, 2016

Sports

What Do English Football and Indian Cricket Fans Have in Common? Unchecked Rowdiness

English football and its fandom echoes the ethos of Indian cricket. We’re like two step-brothers separated by format, whether it is in taking pride in bashing modest teams or treating matches with neighbour countries as a patriotism test.

Manik Sharma May 6, 2016

Sports

Is This the Most Predictable Cricket World Cup Ever?

Halfway through cricket’s showpiece event, the grim reality is becoming clearer: the tournament, despite its magnitude, is as damp and predictable as the rains that are constantly lashing it. There are no last-over finishes, no upsets, just the top four teams cruising ahead.

Pawan May 4, 2016

Sports

Football’s Eternal Question: Is This Going to be England’s World Cup?

2018 marked a rare World Cup where England arrived sans their usual hype and unwarranted swagger. Fans and pundits didn’t have high expectations from this young England squad – until the first kickoff whistle blew.

Hardik Rajgor April 30, 2016

Sports

Can We Please Take a Moment to Cheer for Hima Das?

Between Jofra Archer's deadly bouncers at Ashes and the shock draw in the Premier League, it’s been a hell of a weekend for sports fans. But amid all this frenzy, there is a soothing balm — and her name is Hima Das. The 19-year-old Assamese track star has quietly picked up six gold medals in as many weeks.

Kahini Iyer April 30, 2016

Sports

The Dropping of Mithali Raj: Do We Finally Care Enough About Women’s Cricket?

For a week now, Mithali Raj has been at the top of the news cycle. Fans have outraged over Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to drop her from the team, which might have cost us the semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup. This outrage, this demand for accountability, this scrutiny is a good thing for women’s cricket.

Hardik Rajgor April 29, 2016

Culture

What If We All Laughed a Little More Like PG Wodehouse Would’ve Wanted Us To?

The rose-tinted escapism that defines PG Wodehouse’s oeuvre speaks volumes of a social observer who knew that the days of this rarefied existence were numbered. In his tumultuous times, his refusal to take anything seriously, be it political patriotism, the sacred lion of MGM Studios, or his own work, was its own form of irreverent resistance – one that is just as effective today as it was a hundred years ago.

Kahini Iyer April 23, 2016

Sports

“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?

#VALUE! April 8, 2016

Sports

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.

Parth Pandya April 3, 2016