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Sarah Waris
Sarah Waris is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Why it’s unfair to dismiss the IPL as just a league of entertainment
The glamour and the parties may still be around but the tournament, at its very core, remains an event that revolves around cricket.
Sarah Waris
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Domestic leagues are fine, but what's the point of having bilateral international T20 series?
In an already packed schedule, a meaningless two- or three-match T20I series only threatens to exhaust the players even further.
Sarah Waris
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Tests, ODIs or T20Is, 2016 was the year where Virat Kohli proved he was the king of all formats
If there was one cricketer who dominated the sport, whatever be the format, it was India’s 28-year-old Test captain who rewrote one record after another.
Sarah Waris
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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When it comes to cricket commentary nowadays, it’s just (not) what the doctor ordered
The charming insights of Richie Benaud are passé. Today, cricket commentary is a combination of repeated clichés and unpolished anecdotes.
Sarah Waris
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There’s no question about it: India should dish out rank turners against visiting teams
Home advantage does not necessarily mean unfair advantage.
Sarah Waris
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'Gone like a tracer bullet': Five of the best English-language commentators on air currently
Is it any surprise that Harsha Bhogle occupies a prominent spot in the list?
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Enough is enough: Why we don’t want ODI scores to touch the 500-run mark
It was supposed to be a contest between bat and ball, right?
Sarah Waris
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While you weren't looking, India was producing an army of chess champions of the future
India has enough talent now to dominate the sport over the next few years.
Sarah Waris
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At 43, Leander Paes has earned the right to carry on till whenever he wants
He remains as fit as a fiddle and still retains a burning passion for the sport.
Sarah Waris
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Who will win if PV Sindhu takes on Saina Nehwal in a badminton match right now?
PV Sindhu is coming off her sensational exploits at the Olympics but Saina Nehwal remains the battle-hardened veteran.
Sarah Waris
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Aditi Ashok's stellar Olympic campaign is not the only reason you should be following her career
With impressive performances on a consistent basis, one can safely assume that the 18-year-old remains a golfer who is yet to climb the pinnacles in her sport.
Sarah Waris
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There are only three Indian boxers at the Olympics, but they're capable of surprises
All three can punch above their weight, though the opposition is formidable.
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The Field
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates