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Sarah Waris
Sarah Waris is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Why it’s unfair to dismiss the IPL as just a league of entertainment
The glamour and the parties may still be around but the tournament, at its very core, remains an event that revolves around cricket.
Sarah Waris
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Domestic leagues are fine, but what's the point of having bilateral international T20 series?
In an already packed schedule, a meaningless two- or three-match T20I series only threatens to exhaust the players even further.
Sarah Waris
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Tests, ODIs or T20Is, 2016 was the year where Virat Kohli proved he was the king of all formats
If there was one cricketer who dominated the sport, whatever be the format, it was India’s 28-year-old Test captain who rewrote one record after another.
Sarah Waris
Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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When it comes to cricket commentary nowadays, it’s just (not) what the doctor ordered
The charming insights of Richie Benaud are passé. Today, cricket commentary is a combination of repeated clichés and unpolished anecdotes.
Sarah Waris
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There’s no question about it: India should dish out rank turners against visiting teams
Home advantage does not necessarily mean unfair advantage.
Sarah Waris
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'Gone like a tracer bullet': Five of the best English-language commentators on air currently
Is it any surprise that Harsha Bhogle occupies a prominent spot in the list?
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Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Enough is enough: Why we don’t want ODI scores to touch the 500-run mark
It was supposed to be a contest between bat and ball, right?
Sarah Waris
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While you weren't looking, India was producing an army of chess champions of the future
India has enough talent now to dominate the sport over the next few years.
Sarah Waris
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At 43, Leander Paes has earned the right to carry on till whenever he wants
He remains as fit as a fiddle and still retains a burning passion for the sport.
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The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Who will win if PV Sindhu takes on Saina Nehwal in a badminton match right now?
PV Sindhu is coming off her sensational exploits at the Olympics but Saina Nehwal remains the battle-hardened veteran.
Sarah Waris
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Aditi Ashok's stellar Olympic campaign is not the only reason you should be following her career
With impressive performances on a consistent basis, one can safely assume that the 18-year-old remains a golfer who is yet to climb the pinnacles in her sport.
Sarah Waris
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There are only three Indian boxers at the Olympics, but they're capable of surprises
All three can punch above their weight, though the opposition is formidable.
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The Field
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav stars in fifth T20I as visitors sweep series
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: In Olympic year, Neeraj Chopra keen to lay down the marker