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Akarsh Sharma
Akarsh Sharma is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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These charts show how India and Pakistan are polar opposites when it comes to retaining players
As many as eight Indians and as few as three Pakistanis have featured in the squads of all three major ICC 50-over tournaments between 2013 and 2017.
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Just what were AIFF thinking when they decided to host the Federation Cup in heat-singed Cuttack?
Temperatures are touching 42 degrees Celsius and players have been forced to play every alternate day. It simply defies footballing logic.
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I-League in numbers: Which club had the lowest percentage of goals scored by foreigners?
Lots of statistics from the recently concluded season plus Aizawl have a settled and supremely fit squad.
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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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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Can Aizawl FC restrict Mohun Bagan’s Sony Norde and complete a fairy-tale I-League triumph?
A contest between the best two teams in the league, is sure to be full of key battles, here is a look at a few that could prove to be decisive.
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After two months of toil, Minerva Punjab are finally proving that they belong in the I-League
The Punjab club had a rough beginning to its debut season in the top-flight but have come back strongly.
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We deserved better: For all the hype, this was a drab, scrappy, low-quality Kolkata derby
A safety-first approach from both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan meant that the match ended in a goalless draw.
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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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Jekyll or Hyde? Mohun Bagan's showing in the Kolkata Derby depends on which side is more prominent
The Mariners have a vulnerable defence at one end and a magnificent attack at the other.
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Bengaluru FC have lacked pragmatism this season and it’s hurting their title defence
The AFC Cup finalists have now lost their last three matches and are in danger of falling behind in the title race.
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As the controversial Nicolai Adam episode takes an ugly turn, spare a thought for the U-17 players
These players will become the first Indian team to participate in a football World Cup. Imagine the unbearable pressure on them.
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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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India's apathy with sport: Even a blockbuster Vijender Singh could not sell out the Thyagraj Stadium
The boxer deserved a bigger stage to win his first title on, along with a better response.
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Vijender's win is sweeter because it was so close, the title vindicating his decision to go pro
For the record, Vijender Singh won the WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title defeating Kerry Hope on points.
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What India gained at the Champions Trophy: not just the silver but also star turns by these players
India's hockey coach Roelant Oltmans may even have a minor problem of plenty with so many players in his squad blooming so well.
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The Field
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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
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final