Tournament Archives

Why Aren’t We Cheering for Team India at the Ongoing “Kabaddi World Cup”?

Kabaddi is both a homegrown sport, as well as a hot television property. So why aren’t more Indians gung-ho at the prospect of the boys bringing home a trophy? Well, for starters, it could be because the tournament is taking place in Pakistan.

Dushyant Shekhawat June 22, 2016

POV

Cricket is Rigged in India’s Favour. But Does the Desi Fan Really Care?

Last week, comedian Hasan Minhaj exposed our cynical commercialisation of cricket on his Netflix show Patriot Act. He explains how most “world” tournaments are now planned to suit India’s participation. The one question Minhaj, however, did not ask is whether the Indian cricket fan even cares.

Manik Sharma April 28, 2016