Numbers Game
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Data Check: Kohli’s 2018 numbers show why he deserved to win all 3 top ICC awards in a year
The 30-year-old became the first to be named Test and ODI men’s player of the year as well as win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the year.
Scroll Staff
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Football giants Barcelona are the best-paid team in global sport, says sport salary survey
The Spanish giants are the first to have average basic annual pay of more than £10 million according to Sporting Intelligence’s Global Sports Salaries Survey.
AFP
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Data check: Why AB de Villiers was a batting colossus across all 3 formats
He is the only batsmen with an average of more than 50 and a strike rate of more than 100 in ODIs for players who’ve scored at least 3,000 runs.
Anand Katakam
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Centre has released Rs 3,454 crore for drought relief in Karnataka, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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Data check: Three charts that show how ODI batting was never the same after Sachin Tendulkar’s 200
Before Tendulkar’s double century a ton was scored in every 2.82 matches but the frequency since then is 1.71 matches for a 100.
Anand Katakam & Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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Weekly data check: The world’s most expensive defender to Alastair Cook’s double ton
A look at the events of the last week in numbers.
Scroll Staff
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Weekly data-check: Rohit’s Indore blitz, Smith’s Bradman pursuit, Vijender’s streak and more
A look at the events of the last week in numbers.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Weekly data-check: From Dhoni’s Dharamsala defiance to Manchester City’s amazing run
The Manchester City juggernaut, Dhoni’s patient 50 and much more.
Scroll Staff
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Data check: Three charts that show how quickly Kohli is catching up with Tendulkar
The Indian captain is on route to overtaking Sachin if he can continue to play like this.
Anand Katakam
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Game of leads and deficits in Tests: When can a captain relax knowing the result is secure
What lead guarantees a win? What deficit guarantees a loss? A thorough study.
Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Data check: Ashwin has had a great run but can he catch up to Murali or Warne?
The Indian off-spinner has a chance, but he’s running out of time.
Anand Katakam
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Has Dhoni aged like ‘fine wine’? A statistical comparison with Tendulkar, Bevan and other greats
Do batsmen who have a strong technique cope better while those who rely heavily on their hand-eye coordination suffer?
Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan
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In charts: Women are coming back to government hospitals in rural India
While more than 78% of them sought private care in 2004, only about 70.4 did so in 2014, according to a new report.
Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata