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India vs New Zealand: The Forever Underdogs May Not Be the Team Everyone Wants to Play

Is it as easy for India to just dismiss Kane Williamson early and that will be the match? Perhaps not. In Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson, the Kiwis have two pacers who have shared 32 wickets in this World Cup. Add Jimmy Neesham to the mix and you have multiple threats to confront.

Priyansh June 12, 2016

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What to Expect from Day 1 of the Round of 16

Can Messi crack the impenetrable French defence? Will Ronaldo continue to carry Portugal on his shoulders? Who will Luis Suarez bite next? Find out the answers to your most pressing World Cup questions in our preview.

Arré Bench June 12, 2016

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Brazil May Have Gone, But the Neymar Roll Will Live On

On Friday, as Brazil battled Belgium, it seemed Neymar wished to hide his theatrics in the background by showing he could run, dribble, and diddle. But in the end, it was he who had to roll past the exit door. Indeed, the World Cup will move past his various grumblings, but it is the Neymar Roll which will make the list of enduring memories.

Priyansh June 11, 2016

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Happy Birthday Virat Kohli, the Man Who Makes Greatness Look Routine

Virat Kohli has made greatness look so routine, so ordinary, that his stature has deliberately eschewed the romance of divinity. He is a human pushing for perfection rather than a deity dabbling in imperfections.

Rahul Desai June 11, 2016

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In a Team Full of Batsmen, England’s Jofra Archer Shows What a Strike-Bowler is Worth

Constructing a batting lineup that was the envy of the rest of the world came with a price. England compromised on the quality of bowling, hoping to make up for it by outscoring the opposition. A fearsome bowler who could instill fear into the opposition’s best batsmen was the missing piece in the jigsaw. Enter Jofra Archer.

Parth Pandya June 8, 2016

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Undertaker’s Last Rite

The Undertaker’s career is the perfect metaphor for pro-wrestling fandom. He has earned his place in the pantheon of legends by constant reinvention.

Dushyant Shekhawat June 8, 2016

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Is WWE’s Women’s Wrestling Throwing Sexism Over the Top Rope?

Almost 40 per cent of WWE’s audience comprises women. Instead of the titillating and vulgar sexuality of the mid-2000s, can the world’s largest wrestling promotion give their female audience worthy role models to look up to in the ring?

Sourodipto Sanyal June 7, 2016

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World Cup 2019: Take a Bow Afghanistan, India Won the Match, But You Won the Day

The World Cup, in its current form, is a tournament informed by a drive to protect the interests of the powerful sides – India, Australia, and England. Yet, they cannot do without the underdogs. In a World Cup shorn of interesting narratives, it was the challenge put forward by Afghanistan on Saturday that lit up the tournament.

Priyansh June 6, 2016

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Hey People, Leave MS Dhoni Alone

Let’s not script a farewell for MS Dhoni. He knows better than anybody else when it’s time to call it a day.

Anahad Madhav June 3, 2016

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What Your IPL Team Says About You

The 2020 IPL kicks off tonight with CSK taking on MI. If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances no matter what. And you are a true Royal Challenger, if you believe in the power of Anushka Sharma’s birthday.

Kahini Iyer June 3, 2016