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Rajesh Tiwary
Rajesh Tiwary is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Always a rollercoaster ride: Pakistan cricket’s vicious cycle of glory and defeat
You either get an invincible Pakistan or a defenceless Pakistan. For Indian cricket fans, both these sides are frustrating to watch.
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Never mind Shastri and Kohli’s claims, it’s India’s approach that cost them dear in England
Blaming everything on selection in hindsight is part of Indian fans’ false belief that their team loses only because of some misfortune.
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From once being a meme magnet, Nehraji’s undying spirit ensures he will retire as a legend
Cricket was the only thing he knew and nothing could stop him from playing the game and striving to play it at the highest level.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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If selection process employed by Ganguly, Tendulkar and Laxman was fair, Moody would’ve got the job
In terms of coaching credentials, the Australian was so far ahead of the pack that it wasn’t even a race.
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The enigma that is the Pakistan cricket team: Don’t analyse, just rejoice in the madness
Pakistan’s reluctance to play cricket the “modern way” makes them uniquely attractive as a sports team.
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The BCCI must realise that they cannot monopolise a global game
Cricket comes first, profits later.
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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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Why we love Virat Kohli: He is India’s first unabashedly desi captain
His personality is not without flaws but his flaws resemble our flaws and that makes him so endearing.
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Brick by brick, Cheteshwar Pujara has become the invisible wall of the Indian Test team
There’s not much flash about Pujara but there is a lot of steely resolve.
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From doping to ball tampering, the ICC needs to use common sense when dealing with cricket’s sins
The rules regarding ball tampering remain foggy while different rules are followed when it comes to dealing with dope tests in cricket.
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The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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That little extra to Virat Kohli’s genius: He’s discovered the most efficient way to hit a six
The Indian batting maestro had discovered the perfect way to hit a maximum – the ball may not go too far, but it invariably always clears the ropes.
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Ravindra Jadeja's work ethic has seen him become a priceless asset – The Master of the Bore
Early on in his career, Jadeja was a divisive character, provoking guffaws on Twitter.
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Could Virat Kohli’s stupendous form actually prove detrimental for India in the long run?
As South Africa have recently demonstrated, sometimes, the absence of superstars can be a blessing in disguise.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship