In his heydays, Sourav Chandidas Ganguly was one of the most influential cricketers in India; second only to Sachin Tendulkar. Fondly called as ‘Dada’, he was a superlative left-handed batsman and an extraordinary captain who accomplished countless great feats for…
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Yuvraj Singh Records: A look at the key achievements by the stylish Indian match-winner
Earlier this year, when Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket, an era came to a close in Indian cricket. The stylish left-handed batsman was one of the finest strikers of the ball and one of Indian cricket’s greatest…
Cricket fan of the 90s? Here is a look at the best vintage cricket ads that will make you nostalgic
Cricket commercials are nothing new. For a nation that is obsessed with cricket and puts its stars on a pedestal, the Indian television screen is almost always teeming with adverts featuring a host of Indian cricket stars. However, cricket advertisements…
Sir Vivian Richards Expects West Indies To Give ‘Tough Competition’ To Virat’s India
There’s always something exciting on the cards when the West Indies play India. In the past, the two sides have unfurled arguably, modern cricket’s greatest batting rivalry; the enthralling contest between the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and the Prince of…
Why no other Cricketer from India can use MS Dhoni’s Jersey?
The Test jerseys of Indian cricketers shall arrive in the Caribbean, not before the completion of the ODI series. Yet, some talks have gathered steam regarding the two Tests that are all set to see India lock horns with the…
5 All Time Best Cricket Strokes And The Heroes Behind Them
Cricket is not merely a game between 22 contestants with each side consisting of eleven. Cricket is a tussle between talent and achievement on the one hand and a duel between skills and temperaments on the other. But while records…
Kabaddi World Cup-Winning Captain Anup Kumar Retires
You have heard that sports like Cricket in India have hijacked the form and fortune of other sports like Kabaddi, Football, Badminton, and others. You’ve also heard that the kind of marketing budgets and promotional strategies that one finds in cricket…
The smile of the West Indies Women’s Cricket team: Merissa Aguilleira
Prior to the start of the much-awaited ICC Women’s World T20, 2018, the social media universe was a bit of a chaotic space. But then, that’s often the case- isn’t it? After all, the entire DNA of the social media…
West Indies vs Bangladesh: tourists landed in B’desh without basics on how to play spin
Ricky Ponting. Sachin Tendulkar. Brian Lara. Jack Kallis. Rahul Dravid. Shiv Chanderpaul. They all had one thing in common. Think beyond them being great. That’d be like saying America is also called the USA. It’s obvious. Let’s refrain from silliness.…
For a change, Virat Kohli earns the wrath of the media
To say that he’s a great batsman would be like stating doctors are life-savers. Team India in trouble, who do you turn to? The answer is simple, Virat Kohli. His form in the series against the West Indies has been…
The Crowning Of The Wall: Rahul Dravid Inducted Into The ICC Hall of Fame
There are players that are respected by teammates. There are players that are regarded by the opponents. But few players are respected as much by their teammates as much as opponents regard them. You know where to put Rahul Dravid…
5 World Records set by Rahul Dravid that would make any cricket fan proud
Few batsmen have been afforded the respect that Rahul Dravid commands. But then, there haven’t been many who were as respected by their teammates as they were admired by the opponents. Rahul Dravid records are still unbeatable today. Rahul Dravid,…
Interesting facts about Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy! Why’s he unsung?
Probably, if you’ve logged onto Google today and been perturbed by the sight of a gentleman who happens to look a bit like the great Mandela and happened to click on what that doodle is, only then would you have bumped…
Few sights were as great in cricket as Shane Warne bowling! Why’s that? Some records
For the cricket purist, there always will be some images that shall uplift the spirit for time immemorial. It could either be playing a rewind of Sachin Tendulkar walking out to bat. For some, it could be reminiscing Saurav dancing…
Alastair Cook, retiring at 33, leaves Cricket wondering about ‘what-might’ have been
None can stop the changing vagaries of time. Today, Alastair Cook is an active player. Starting September 11, he will be addressed as an ex-English cricketer. Fans will miss him; English cricket would be in a state of permanent wonder…
Why Cricket needs to give Shivnarine Chanderpaul his true standing in the game?
It’s January 2009. The West Indies are in Napier. There are woollens everywhere you see in a picturesque ground. As the breeze flows over a lush green outfield, perhaps the beer tastes about as cool as the nip in the air.…
Virat is called King Kohli for a reason!
“There are good batsmen, there are great batsmen; then there’s a Virat Kohli” History repeats itself. But perhaps only then, when legends take control. The last time that India prayed together for a cricketer, that kids wanted to bat like…
You’ve tried Paneer pakodas, Aaloo pakodas but what about Cashew pakoda?
Monsoon means rain and rain means a lot of traffic jam, a heat of a different kind and, of course- sipping chai by the balcony of your apartment or house. Isn’t it? Few things are as enticing and lovable as…
Here’s How Celebrities Turned Up For The Ambani’s Pre-Engagement Party
What happens when the richest family in the country has their kids wedding, you try to score an invite and if you’re one of the luckiest then you dress your best and turn up for the event. Something similar is…
Ekta Kapoor Is Making A Sourav Ganguly Biopic Based On His Own Book
Sourav Ganguly has been one of the most influential and strong-minded player/captain in Indian cricket history and the same has been proved in various instances, during his tenure with the team and sport. He has lived through a career which…
Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone, Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal Are On Time’s 100 Most Influential People
Every year Time Magazine releases a list of 100 most influential people in the world. This list ensures that everyone with a great stature and presence in the world should be listed on this list along with the great work…
Wisden Picks Mithali Raj As the Women’s Cricketer of the year 2017
When Mithali Raj burst on the international cricket scene, there was no such thing as T20 cricket. Social media didn’t exist. Back in 1999, there being no dearth in the quantum and number of world class talents in the sport,…
What sort of crowd launches shoes at players? Chennai Super Kings shouldn’t have been disrespected?
Cricket, they say, is a parallel religion in India. Even Hindu-muslim differences duck under cover with the unity that cricket provides. It’s unreal. It’s beautiful and for the lack of better word, moist-eyed on many account. Players are just another…
Great news for Mumbai Indians fans: Netflix, Conde Nast Entertainment team up to produce series on IPL outfit
If you are privy to what runs in India’s heart-line then you may have come across the following phrase at least once in your lifetime. “Cricket and Bollywood are truly two alternate religions in India.” There’s hardly a surprise about…
How Australia Are Attempting To Rescue The Institution Of Cricket By Banning Their Top Match-Winners
Aggression and Australia have more in common than what lies between Siamese twins. But now that Smith and Warner are being slaughtered-as they should be- perhaps none would’ve forecasted the magnitude of the damage the reckless act would eventually fetch.…