Akaash Dasgupta
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Opinion | Spin Troubles To Dressing Room Leaks: What Indian Cricket Must Lose In 2025
The fact remains that 2024 was a sub-par year for Indian ODI and Test cricket.
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Opinion | World Cup Win To NZ Loss, The Rollercoaster Indian Cricket Was In 2024
The T20 World Cup win gave Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli the perfect opportunity to bring the curtain down on their T20I careers. On the other hand, New Zealands Test series win was a gut punch.
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Opinion | Indian Test Cricket Is On The Cusp Of Change. Don't Fear It
We stand on the cusp of another tectonic shift in Indian Test cricket today. The team has moved on from Test veterans like Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha. Ashwin, too, has brought the curtain down on his career.
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Opinion | R Ashwin: A Hero No One Was Fighting For
He earlier spoke about how what impressed him most was the way CSK fought for him at the auction, something he didnt find in the Indian camp anymore. No one was fighting for him.
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Opinion | Can Test Cricket Stand The Test Of Time - And The Lure Of T20s?
Many fans still like to watch Test cricket when their own country is in action no doubt, but not otherwise. How many Indian fans, for example, will get up early in the morning to catch a day of Ashes cricket in Australia?
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Opinion | Don't Look Beyond Bumrah For Next India Test Captain
If Bumrah does go on to become Indias full-time Test captain, he will in many ways be a trendsetter.
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Opinion | Taming The Aussies: How India Is Staying On Top Down Under
Indian teams of the past fought valiantly against the mighty Aussies on their shores, with many heroes emerging. Now they go in armed with the self-confidence that they are the better team.
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Opinion | Rishabh Pant - The Rs 27 Crore Phoenix Who Is Becoming A Mega Brand
Long before the IPL mega auction this year, reports indicated that Rishabh Pant was likely to be the most expensive player. The Lucknow franchise ensured that prediction came true by bidding a staggering Rs 27 crore.
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Opinion | Dear ICC, Wake Up: Hybrid Model Is Must For India If Pak Has Hosting Rights
It would just be prudent for the ICC and the PCB to discuss a hybrid model for the India matches, just like it was organised for the Asia Cup last year.
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Opinion | Australia: The Last Thing Virat And Rohit Want Is To Be Pushed Out
The number of runs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma end up scoring in the five-match IND-AUS Test series, and how big an impact they have on positive results for their team, will determine how many miles there are still left in their Test journeys.
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Opinion | To Play Or Not To Play: Is It The End Of The Line For Novak Djokovic?
Is Djokovic slowing down? Can he feel the end coming closer? The simple answer to that question vis--vis his performances at the Slams would be yes. But one must remember that his number-one priority will be to recalibrate his game.
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Para-Athletes Allege Harassment, Mismanagement At Delhi Stadium
A number of para-athletes have alleged that they faced a lot of trouble trying to get into New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium on Sunday to watch the final of the Pro-Wrestling League. The match had already drawn media glare over mismanagement that almost resulted in clash between fans and security personnel.
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Subrata shuns the past, saves the present
Subrata Pal turned from player to saviour on Monday night, saving three penalty shoot-outs to get India to defend the Nehru Cup successfully.
