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The Lazy Elegance of Rohit Sharma
When you think Rohit Sharma, you think lazy elegance. At his best, his feet move like a ballerina dancer’s. On a bad day, he looks like a non-dancer at garba.
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The Superman in Blue
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is perhaps the bravest man Indian sport will have had the privilege of knowing. He might be the reason why cricket is still called the gentleman’s game.
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SOLD OUT: Dhoni, Kohli and Other Big Winners from the IPL Retention
It’s comeback time for Whistle Podu-ers Chennai Super Kings and Halla Bolers Rajasthan Royals. Plus, Gautam Gambhir might be up for auction. Is IPL 2018 going to be full of surprises?
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How Much Cricket is Too Much Cricket?
Virat Kohli has brought up the issue of how he and his teammates are overworked. When workers are overworked, it’s a labour law issue. In cricket, we call it entertainment.
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Will India Go Into the World Cup Without MS Dhoni?
MS Dhoni has been dropped. For 15 years, he has played international cricket at the highest level, captaining his side in all three formats, while also being the crux of the batting order. Can we begin to fathom what Team India will look like without him in it?
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Dhoni’s Dynasty at CSK Might Be Coming to an End, But His Legacy Is Immortal
Dhoni is CSK and CSK is Dhoni. No one would have envisioned that a player from Jharkhand would be thought of as Chennai’s own, and lead them to untold success. But all good things must come to an end.
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Arré Checklist: What Your IPL Team Says About You
If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances even when your Captain’s hair turns grey, while a true Kings XI fan is just here for a good time, not for a long time.
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IPL 2019: Why Virat Kohli Should Consider Stepping Down as RCB Captain
Six seasons ago, Virat Kohli became the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, but his IPL trophy cabinet is still empty. Had any other captain been unable to maximise his players’ potential over so many years, his job would have been on the line. How does Kohli get so much leeway?
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Bhuvi and Bumrah: Team India’s Jai and Veeru
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah have become the most destructive weapon in India’s arsenal. This is the first time ever India fans can boast of a bowling partnership that can match the ferocity of Wasim and Waqar.
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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.