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I’m a Cricket White-winger
The charm of Test cricket lies in its esoteric nature. It’s an oddity that alienates novices while delighting seasoned viewers.
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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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Test Cricket is Dying… But Why is it Taking So Long?
While keeping pace with ODIs and T20 matches feels like a breezy walk in the park, following Test matches is like slogging through quicksand. Maybe it’s time we did away with the antiquated format for good.
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The Slow-Motion Charm of Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara is Man of the Match of the Adelaide Test. He may have scored 71 in the second innings. But it was his lone-hero 123 on the first day of the first Test that made all the difference. He scored his 16th century, crossed 5000 runs. Pujara showed intent – to defend, struggle, understand, grind, graft, and survive
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By Beating Australia, Has Virat Kohli Conquered the Final Frontier?
Virat Kohli has become the first Indian captain to win a Test series against Australia in Australia, solidifying his legacy and having his name etched in the record books. Could this be the real feather in his cap, the mother of all his achievements so far?
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How to Sledge with Style, a Lesson from Tim Paine and Rishabh Pant
The ongoing India-Australia series has been a glorious endorsement of two things – competitive Test cricket and a good old-fashioned sledge. Right from Tim Paine’s “Can you babysit?” to Rishabh Pant’s “Ever heard of a temporary captain?”, the “contest” has been loved by commentators and fans alike.
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A League of Unorthodox Gentlemen
Kuldeep Yadav, who, like Steve Smith at the other end of the 22 yards, is a much-needed aberration in the game of cricket because he keeps a niche craft alive.
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Sachin Bhakt or Statistics ki Dukhan: What Kind of a Cricket Fan Are You?
Now that the World Cup has arrived, you’re sure to find yourself in a crowd watching the games, whether through a store display window or a in a bustling living room. Keep an eye out for the person who still carries a torch for Sachin, and the self-promoter who adds three stories to their Instagram for every over.
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The Eternal Appeal of the Ashes
For once, here’s a series that commands our attention without cheerleaders, Navjot Singh Sidhu, or tacky corporate branding.