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Miracle at Eden: The Innings that Healed Indian Cricket

From March 11 to March 15, 2001, the greatest Test match ever to be played took place at Eden Gardens, where India beat Australia. The victory heralded a new beginning for Indian cricket, built on the back of self-belief, determination, and honour that had gone missing after the match-fixing scandal.

Pawan June 27, 2016

Sports

Remembering Ramakant Achrekar, the Man Who Made God

How many people can claim to have slapped Sachin Tendulkar? The greatest coaches do not simply train champions, but raise gentlemen that also showcase good character and discipline in their personal lives, and Ramakant Achrekar was no different.

Arré Bench June 25, 2016

Sports

Virat Kohli: The Man Who Makes Miracles Seem Mundane

Virat Kohli has reached a rare peak that only few sportsmen do, where he has become so good that it has become boring. It’s not a surprise anymore when he gets a 100; in fact, it’s a surprise when he doesn’t. And that is an astonishing feat.

Hardik Rajgor June 21, 2016

Pop Culture

Koffee With Karan: Hardik Pandya Isn’t a “Brat”, He is an Outright Misogynist

There’s no denying that the old relationship between cricket and courteousness had become archaic. But after the latest Koffee with Karan episode, which featured Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul on the couch, it might have finally died for good.

Kahini Iyer April 7, 2016