At the fag end of 2022, India were taking on Bangladesh in a Test series. The…
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The IPL is India’s prime-time addiction
In a photograph that went viral on social media last week, KKR players were seen at…
Vignesh Puthur story highlights strength of Brand IPL
Till 10pm the day before yesterday, Vignesh Puthur was a nobody. Some nerds who follow cricket…
Ashutosh Sharma’s Late Blitz Takes DC to Thrilling Win Against LSG
Another night, another uncapped player steals the show. This time, it was the impact substitute Ashutosh…
From prose and poetry to Chepauk googlies – the Vignesh Puthur story
Why do we watch sport? Is it just for the larger-than-life figures like MS Dhoni and…
The Heartbeat of IPL: Fans, Frenzy, and Kohli Mania
Gargi Raut at Eden Gardens The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been about…
Painted Faces and Shaved Heads: Meet IPL’s Ultimate Superfans—Sugumar and Ashok
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has one of the most loyal fanbases in the world. Sugumar in particular…
It’s not the sixes that make IPL the giant it is
Scene 1: Requests for IPL tickets come from unexpected quarters. This was a few years back…
IPL lifts saliva ban, two balls from 11th over onwards
The ban on applying saliva on the ball, a Covid-era imposition in cricket, is set to…