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Bhaskar Chawla
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Jo’burg win should not be a moment of vindication for Virat Kohli, but one of introspection
The win at Wanderers deserves to be celebrated but for the skipper and his team, there are some major lessons to be learned.
Bhaskar Chawla
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From intent to form: The many contradictions of captain Kohli
While the India captain deserves credit for his great record, it’s time we start looking at the cracks in the foundation of his leadership.
Bhaskar Chawla
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The lost hope: It’s time we accept the writing on the wall, Shikhar Dhawan is no Virender Sehwag
One swashbuckling Delhi batsman to replace another swashbuckling Delhi batsman. It seemed like the perfect swap until we left Indian shores.
Bhaskar Chawla
Trending
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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PM Modi’s claim of dramatically enhancing India’s global standing a ‘mirage’, says report
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Neel Mukherjee’s new novel: A publisher at war with his industry embarks on a radical experiment
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Portraits of India’s people by a Flemmish artist who lived on the margins of 18th-century Calcutta
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KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane are indispensable for India in Tests. So why play them in the ODIs?
India have an enviable bench strength in the limited-overs formats which they must seriously consider using.
Bhaskar Chawla
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Numbers don’t lie: Why India’s record under Kohli should be taken with a pinch of salt
The current captain’s win percentage in Asia is currently 72.7%. It’s not a lot higher than his predecessor MS Dhoni’s record in the continent.
Bhaskar Chawla
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Numbers don’t lie: It’s pointless to do a ‘then vs now’ comparison for MS Dhoni
There are clear indications that some aspects of his game, which don’t always receive a lot of attention, have actually improved.
Bhaskar Chawla
Video
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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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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Numbers don’t lie: Post 2015 World Cup, Ashwin and Jadeja have been abysmal in limited overs cricket
Is it time that India look to divide their bowlers into Test- and limited-overs specialists?
Bhaskar Chawla
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Numbers don’t lie: For all his bravado, is Virat Kohli really a big match player?
The numbers paint a very different picture from the one that many imagined.
Bhaskar Chawla
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R Ashwin can learn a lot from Nathan Lyon if he wants to become India's strike bowler overseas
The Australian off-spinner’s accuracy and technique have proven him to be much more successful outside Asia than the Indian.
Bhaskar Chawla
The Reel
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover