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Bhaskar Chawla
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Jo’burg win should not be a moment of vindication for Virat Kohli, but one of introspection
The win at Wanderers deserves to be celebrated but for the skipper and his team, there are some major lessons to be learned.
Bhaskar Chawla
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From intent to form: The many contradictions of captain Kohli
While the India captain deserves credit for his great record, it’s time we start looking at the cracks in the foundation of his leadership.
Bhaskar Chawla
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The lost hope: It’s time we accept the writing on the wall, Shikhar Dhawan is no Virender Sehwag
One swashbuckling Delhi batsman to replace another swashbuckling Delhi batsman. It seemed like the perfect swap until we left Indian shores.
Bhaskar Chawla
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane are indispensable for India in Tests. So why play them in the ODIs?
India have an enviable bench strength in the limited-overs formats which they must seriously consider using.
Bhaskar Chawla
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Numbers don’t lie: Why India’s record under Kohli should be taken with a pinch of salt
The current captain’s win percentage in Asia is currently 72.7%. It’s not a lot higher than his predecessor MS Dhoni’s record in the continent.
Bhaskar Chawla
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Numbers don’t lie: It’s pointless to do a ‘then vs now’ comparison for MS Dhoni
There are clear indications that some aspects of his game, which don’t always receive a lot of attention, have actually improved.
Bhaskar Chawla
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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Numbers don’t lie: Post 2015 World Cup, Ashwin and Jadeja have been abysmal in limited overs cricket
Is it time that India look to divide their bowlers into Test- and limited-overs specialists?
Bhaskar Chawla
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Numbers don’t lie: For all his bravado, is Virat Kohli really a big match player?
The numbers paint a very different picture from the one that many imagined.
Bhaskar Chawla
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R Ashwin can learn a lot from Nathan Lyon if he wants to become India's strike bowler overseas
The Australian off-spinner’s accuracy and technique have proven him to be much more successful outside Asia than the Indian.
Bhaskar Chawla
The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties