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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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FIR filed against BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for comments about Prophet Mohammad
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Bengaluru’s metro rail project has a dark side to it
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IPL 2022: Jos Buttler equals Virat Kohli's record of four centuries in one IPL season
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‘The Immortal King Rao’: Can technology and wealth compensate for historic injustices of caste?
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With its GST ruling, the Supreme Court has articulated an alternative to BJP’s ‘one nation’ rhetoric
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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: Rodeo bull jumps into VIP seating area after throwing off rider and runs away
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‘Who I am’: Student says ‘curly hair’ instead of ‘gay’ in commencement speech to avoid censorship
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Watch: Former US President Obama reunites with boy who touched his hair in iconic 2009 photograph
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‘19 children died, that’s on your hands!’: US Senator Ted Cruz heckled at a restaurant in Texas
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‘I always wanted to do something different’: Sriya Lenka becomes the first Indian K-pop idol
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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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‘People are sobbing’: The journey of Onir’s acclaimed debut film ‘My Brother Nikhil’
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: Flights of nostalgia
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67
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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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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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Football: India lose 2-0 against Jordan in final international friendly before Asia Cup qualifiers
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Real Madrid repeatedly defied the odds: Reactions to Spanish giants’ famous Champions League triumph
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Watch: Real Madrid GK Thibaut Courtois hopes inspired UCL Final performance answers doubters
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IPL 2022: Driven Rajasthan Royals feature in first final since 2008 in a bid to honour Shane Warne
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French Open, Day 7 wrap: Swiatek through to fourth round; Ruud, Rune reach rare Nordic milestone