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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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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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This revered revolutionary was convinced that Bulgarians were descendants of Indians
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Watch: Smooth mashup of Grammy winner ‘Unholy’ with hit Hindi songs ‘Ram Chahe Leela’, ‘Ramta Jogi’
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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Delhi Police file 100 cases, arrest 6 for posters seeking ouster of PM Modi
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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: Talented cat meows on beat as it joins singer performing on the street
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Watch: UP forest department returns crane to the wild after its unique friendship with its rescuer
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Watch: Golden eagle demonstrates hunting techniques against specially designed robotic hare
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Watch: Automated kiosk serves hot biriyani at the press of a few buttons
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Watch: Massive earthquake hits north India, Pakistan, residents post videos from their homes
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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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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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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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Sports world daily: Carlos Alcaraz ready for Miami challenge, Navratilova beats cancer and more
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Swiss Open Super 300: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand bow out, Malvika Bansod enters main draw
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India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid on combinations for World Cup and Suryakumar Yadav’s form
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas lead India's charge into quarterfinals
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WPL 2023, UPW vs DC blog: Capsey stars with all-round show as Lanning and Co qualify for the final