Author: Mohor Chaudhuri

Indians are sports-loving beings. They are incredibly emotional about the sport they follow and leave no stone unturned in analysing everyone’s day-to-day performances. On the other hand, when someone is in the public eye, it is inevitable for them to be loved, respected, and even worshipped when they live up to audience expectations. But the moment things do not go their way, or they underperform, athletes immediately come on the radar of trolls – often the very same lovers of the game. Abuse is hurled with no sense of boundaries or decency, with even the youngest of the lot being…

India’s young prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, announced his arrival ahead of the Under-19 World Cup in style. The 14-year-old sent a thunderous warning to the world to prepare for the brilliance set to unfold over the course of the tournament. In the warm-up match against Scotland on Saturday, the young batter scored a scintillating 96 off just 50 balls, once again proving that his record-breaking form in South Africa was no fluke. After his brilliant season in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals, it was inevitable that Indian audiences would have high expectations from him. Known for his aggressive intent and…

Who knew that a young boy from New South Wales, with exceptional height, would end up becoming one of Australia’s most celebrated pace spearheads? Growing up in a tiny rural town, he led a very simple life in his childhood, riding bikes, swimming, and playing cricket in backyards with friends and family, often alongside his older brother. That is how it all started. His cricketing talent emerged early, which led him to join representative teams as a teenager, after which he eventually moved to Sydney to pursue the sport more seriously. Since then, the tall man, affectionately known as “Hoff”,…

In every sporting journey, the spotlight of a victory usually falls on the athletes; their every move is covered, every story is out there for the viewers to consume. Yet, behind every performance, lies a network of people whose contributions rarely come in front of mainstream cameras. They rarely find space on television screens or match reports, yet they are an inevitable part of the team who ensure the smooth flow of the major events as well as the sustenance of success, long after the initial applause fades. One such story focuses on the major contribution of gold medallist…

Women’s cricket in India is no more determined by just the performance at the international games, rather it is also quietly being nurtured and developed at the grassroots level. These domestic level tournaments are giving women the adequate exposure that they need and the scope of showcasing their talent at the highest level after getting noticed, while still being of very young age. The under 15 One Day Trophy Elite tournament, which took place at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Sunday, has been no exception to that. Batting first, Andhra Pradesh posted a gigantic target of 472 runs on…

Two major talking points coming out of the ODI squad selection that took place on Saturday were the omissions of top-order specialist, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. If we solely focus on form, both seem to be in good rhythm across formats and have been performing with consistency. Their exclusions have raised questions among experts and fans, with some visibly baffled. Speaking of Gaikwad, he has a List-A average of 57, and has recently also made his presence felt with a monumental century against Uttarakhand in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He had previously got a chance to showcase…

India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series, which is all set to take place this month, was released on Saturday. There was a controversy — the recurring omission of veteran pacer Mohammad Shami from the India set-up. His numbers in recent domestic tournaments had raised hopes of a comeback. Shami has been a consistent ray of hope for Bengal and he almost bulldozed his way through the 2025-26 domestic season, proving his fitness and rhythm. He has taken 20 wickets in four Ranji Trophy matches, with an average of 18.60, and a seven-wicket haul vs Uttarakhand. In SMAT T20s,…

The cricketing world today is a relentless machine, demanding peak performance year after year, incessantly across formats. The calendar is as busy as ever, with one major league after another in quick succession, leaving little to no time for rest and recuperation. In times like these, the pressure to give one’s absolute best falls on the players, sometimes at the cost of their own physical well-being. Success is no longer defined solely by skill or hard training. Rather, with each passing day, the game demands longevity and consistency at the highest level. This is something that can be achieved through…

As fans, we tend to celebrate players, appreciate athletes, hype up them to the point of even worshipping them whenever they do well. But the moment someone does not match our level of expectation – we start the trolls. One bad performance or one below par match and abuses are hurled at the players; so much so that, even their family members are not spared. Sometimes their personal lives become the topic of scrutiny and they are judged based on their looks, family and appearance, things which have absolutely nothing to do with their performance. Unfortunately, in India, mental…

Being feared yet loved at the same time is a phenomenon that usually does not go hand in hand. But it is hard to overlook when milestones are achieved through pure grit and talent, even when at times it is against your own team. Travis Michael Head, born in Adelaide, Australia, has risen from a domestic talent to one of Australia’s most dynamic and reliable batters. Known for his fearless shot selection and peerless flair and temperament under pressure, Head’s journey undoubtedly embodies resilience, passion, intensity, and versatility. From that absolute masterpiece of a knock in the World Test…