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Steve Smith: The Modern Genius of Test Cricket
Cricket is a sport that has seen its fair share of legends. From Don Bradman, whose numbers bordered on the unbelievable, to Sachin Tendulkar, the heartbeat of a billion dreams, to the likes of Sir Viv Richards, Sir Garfield Sobers, Graham Gooch, Kallis, Ponting, and Steve Waugh—giants of the game who defined their eras. But every now and then, a…
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The Death of Indian Test Cricket: A Mirror to Complacency
“Ifs and buts don’t win you matches.” This timeless adage might sound trite, but it hits the bullseye when dissecting India’s current debacle in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). The rhetoric of blaming external factors has become a convenient escape for Indian cricket—a nation once synonymous with resilience and fighting spirit. But let’s peel back the layers and confront the bitter…
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Ravichandran Ashwin: A Graceful Exit or a Sudden Spin?
The cricketing world is abuzz with Ravichandran Ashwin’s abrupt retirement from international cricket, a move that has left fans and pundits alike debating its timing and implications. Ashwin, a champion cricketer with an illustrious career spanning over a decade, has always been a maestro of reinvention—both as a bowler and as a thinker of the game. His decision to walk…
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India’s Pink-Ball Blues: Adelaide Debacle Highlights Glaring Gaps
India’s defeat in the just concluded pink-ball Test at Adelaide against Australia was not entirely unexpected. A lack of preparation, inexperience with the pink ball, and tactical stumbles, contributed to their downfall. Coming off a resounding 295-run victory in the preceding test match held at Perth, India seemed to have momentum on their side, but it evaporated quickly under the…
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From Third Umpires to DRS: How Technology Bowled Over Cricket
Cricket, they say, is a game of glorious uncertainties. Yet, in an era when every run counts and every decision can swing the pendulum of fate, technology has become the silent umpire. What started as a simple experiment with a black-and-white screen ( ‘The Third Umpire’) in the early ’90s, has evolved into a multi-faceted Decision Review System (DRS), giving…
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India’s Home Fortress Falls: A 3-0 Whitewash That Exposes the BCCI’s Failing Vision for Test Cricket
For decades, India’s dominance on home soil has been nearly unassailable in the Test format. New Zealand’s stunning 3-0 whitewash on Indian turf is, therefore, a seismic jolt, underscoring the shocking vulnerabilities in India’s cricket setup. For a team that hasn’t lost a test match at home to the Kiwis in 36 years, this series defeat is historic — but…
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How Poor Handovers Can Destroy a Cricket Legacy
Transition in sports is a delicate, almost artistic journey, one that can either elevate or destabilize the legacy of a team. Like the human experience of moving from one life stage to another, transition in sports demands time, patience, and meticulous planning. The cricketing world has provided countless lessons on the art of transition, showcasing successes and failures that highlight…
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Black Caps Rise, as India seeks redemption in Pune
Some records, though meant to be broken, seem almost insurmountable, standing as testaments to dominance. Yet, as we’ve seen in cricket, no fortress remains impregnable forever. In 2021, Australia’s famed Gabba fortress, where they hadn’t lost a Test in 32 years, was conquered by a fearless group of young Indian cricketers. It was a moment etched in cricket history, as…
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From Tendulkar to Kohli: The Evolution of Cricket’s Fab Four and Beyond
Cricket, like all great sports, has seen its pantheon of legends rise and inspire generations of fans. For me, the journey into cricket fandom began with India’s ill-fated tour of Australia in 1991-92, a series etched in the collective memory for reasons both bitter and sweet. During those times, India was far from being a formidable force on foreign soil,…
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Ghaziabad’s Anjali Chaudhary Wins Gold at 10m Air Pistol Junior World Championship
Ghaziabad: In a moment of immense pride for India, Anjali Chaudhary, a resident of Rajnagar Extension, Ghaziabad, clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Junior World Championship held from September 26 to October 4 in South America. Ranked second in all of India, Anjali’s performance has put her on the map as one of the nation’s brightest young…
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