Jos Buttler’s match-winning century for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 showed that it is possible to grittily persevere amid the mayhem of T20 cricket. The role of an anchor, then, is not extinct in the 20-over format
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Having ended his 24-year first-class career with a mind boggling 2,465 wickets at an average of 20.28, Derek Underwood was a left-arm spinner non pareil for England. The Kent bulwark, who was widely regarded as Sunil Gavaskar’s nemesis, passed away at the age of 78
BY Arijit Ghosh 19 April 2024
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The 17th season of Indian Premier League has brought along with it a fresh set of plans and strategies, employed by data-minded coaches to win the battles within the war. The league has routinely unearthed unheralded talent, and more of the same can be expected in 2024
BY Arijit Ghosh 27 March 2024
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Mumbai's 42nd Ranji Trophy title stands testimony to the age-old 'maidan cricket' culture that is intrinsic to the city. The hallowed grounds routinely throw up prolific batters who serve as the backbone of the Indian top-order
BY Arijit Ghosh 17 March 2024
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Despite kicking off the five-match series with a comeback win, Ben Stokes' England could not withstand India's relentless pressure with ball and bat and lost four Tests in a row against Rohit Sharma's young outfit
BY Arijit Ghosh 10 March 2024
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The concluding part of this three-article series focuses on the measures that the Board of Control for Cricket in India can adopt to harness the burgeoning talent pool in the country. The author holds forth on why a renewed emphasis on Ranji Trophy is a step in the right direction
BY Arijit Ghosh 28 February 2024
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In part two of a three-article series, the author breaks down why many talented young Indian cricketers are shunning domestic red-ball cricket in favour of the lucrative Indian Premier League. He explains how that is impacting their batting and bowling techniques
BY Arijit Ghosh 27 February 2024
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Indian cricket team deflated the 'Bazball' approach as the youngsters ran the show to seal a memorable series win against England
BY Arijit Ghosh 27 February 2024
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In part one of a three-article series, the author explores what Ranji Trophy meant to young, aspiring cricketers growing up before the turn of the century. He contrasts that with how things have changed now, arguably for the worse
BY Arijit Ghosh 26 February 2024
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Even with all the brilliance and sterling performances of the Rohit Sharmas and Ravindra Jadejas, the third India vs England Test match in Rajkot was essentially about the emergence of new stars in Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel. etc.
BY Arijit Ghosh 19 February 2024
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