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by Kartik Kannan
When Brian Lara scored his first double century against Australia in Sydney in the summer of 93, he was ecstatic. He finally finished with a polished 277, and the first piece of advice he receives in the dressing room from Sobers,...
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Australia had the better of the morning session. But that was only because the batsmen were able to get on top of the bowlers, not necessarily to milk them for runs,...
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What is all this hullaballoo about the application of some sticky substance on a ball to make it swing?
For those who think it hasn’t...
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Just when we were thinking that Team India might romp up the series with a 4-1 victory margin, especially after its historic triumph in the Emerald Island, the team...
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When Dhoni was handed over the reigns of captaincy for the ODI team, one was wondering, whether it came a bit too early for him. Sometimes individual...
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Anil Kumble has been India’s long serving hero, who has bowled India to many of its famous wins since its resurgence in the 90’s under...
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