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Yuvraj Singh: India's cricket icon with a swag celebrates his 42nd birthday

India have produced all-rounders of the class of Kapil Dev, but the flair and swag associated with Yuvraj Singh not only makes him stand out for how he approached and played the game but also for what he achieved through his skills that makes him once-in-a-generation cricketer. Today, one of…

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

“Nothing compares to Chennai”: Kapil Dev on his favourite cricket ground

Kapil Dev, cricketing legend, praised Ramaa Shankar's books, The Hidden Treasure Tales and Memoirs of a Foodie, at an event in Chennai. The books explore India's history, stories, and people who shaped the nation, as well as people's encounters with food. Both books are available on Amazon and are suitable…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

An all-time XI: When players drop out, it’s a sign of progress

Columnists love debating all-time best teams, with few players guaranteed to be on everyone's list. Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar are likely to be on most, but Frank Woolley didn't include Bradman in his. To mark its 150th anniversary, Wisden Almanack chose an all-time Test team. Ahead of the 2007…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

ICC World Cup finals | Narendra Modi stadium turns sea of blue to watch India in red hot form

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium buzzed with excitement as thousands of fans in blue jerseys and traditional Indian headgear flocked to the venue to cheer India to victory in the Cricket World Cup. Vendors sold masks of Virat Kohli and PM Modi, while children painted faces in the Tricolour. Foreign fans,…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

ODI World Cup: Epic India-Australia contests

A look at a few memorable India-Australia contests in the 50-over World Cup:

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023

India's triumph of 1983: A historic cricket World Cup win that transformed a nation

In the annals of Indian cricket, there exists a moment that transcends boundaries, a moment that etches itself into the very fabric of our nation's history—the World Cup win of 1983. It was more than just a cricketing victory; it was a seismic shift that changed the course of Indian…

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

India vs New Zealand: Those edge of the seat thrillers

It's not one of the most storied rivalries, but India vs New Zealand clashes over the years have had their share of edge-of-the-seat tension. Through the 1980s, 90s and the first decade of the 2000s, it used to be a battle of equals, but in the last 10 years, India…

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

1987 World Cup | That Wankhede evening: When Maninder had tears and Azhar didn't know what to do

In 1987, India's cricket team was on a roll, but lost the World Cup semi-final to England at Wankhede Stadium. Sachin Tendulkar, watching from the boundary line, made a pledge to himself that his story would be different. Kapil Dev lost his captaincy, and Maninder Singh, a world-class spinner, never…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Former champion Syed Kirmani cautions India of World Cup's 'glorious uncertainties'

NEW DELHI: As Team India ended the group fixture of the ongoing ODI World Cup undefeated, pulling off nine wins on the trot, they now face a tough Kiwi challenge in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023

‘A metaphor for life’: Bollywood’s stormy love affair with Indian cricket

Bollywood has had a rocky relationship with cricket over the decades, often reflecting India’s changing society.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023