BIZARRE: 13 - What They Never Told You

How a passion for quizzing and sport kicked off this writer’s career

Cricket trivia changed Joy Bhattacharjya’s life. In 1996, he got a job researching a cricket quiz, leading to 25 years in sports. He set quizzes for several cricketers and cricketing teams, and has now co-authored a book on cricket trivia, The Great Indian Cricket Circus

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar presents PM Narendra Modi Indian cricket team jersey

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar presented the Indian cricket team jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

ODI World Cup 2023: All you need to know about 10 iconic venues

The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will feature matches across ten venues in India. From Chennai to Dharamsala, cricket enthusiasts from all over the world will converge to witness the pinnacle of the global game.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

In 10-15 years, India will also be called a sporting country: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: At a time when Team India is gearing up for the Asia Cup and the World Cup, the stupendous performances of India’s top sportspersons in other disciplines have given the country plenty of reasons to celebrate.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

We should have 15 players for World Cup from Asia Cup team only: Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

Buchi Babu tournament: A rich legacy of star players and big teams

Buchi Babu tournament: A rich legacy of star players and big teams

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Watch: How MS Dhoni's tip shaped Shivam Dube's career

NEW DELHI: Talismanic MS Dhoni has joined the likes of yesteryear greats Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar who would inspire a generation of rising cricketers with their experiences and pep talks.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2023

From giants to minnows: The definitive fall of West Indies cricket

The contrast has been too stark to escape notice. Over the last few weeks, the cricketing gaze has largely been at the evenly-matched, intense game seen in the ongoing Ashes Test series, between archrivals England and Australia. At the same time, the touring Indian team’s 1-0 test series win against…

Newslaundry · Jul 31, 2023

Kinetic energy, passion and emotion are fine, but rules must be respected too

With muscular nationalism or feverish club loyalties affecting fans and their judgements, sportspersons are put on a pedestal. Smugness creeps in and it affects judgement

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal join elite list of Indian openers in just two Tests

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a remarkable feat during the second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain, becoming the fourth opening pair in Indian cricket history to record two century partnerships in away Tests.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2023