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Ajaz Ashraf
Why it is difficult for Sidhu to become Punjab’s Imran Khan
24 Jun 2021
Sidhu is perceived as honest and Punjabis take pride in him, but he has not done enough leg-work to convey to voters that he can transform the system on his own.
Ajay Gudavarthy
Not Just a Game: Why Sport Pulls on Heartstrings
18 Jun 2021
Like cinema, sport allows us to live out our fantasies and sub-conscious drives, makes imagined communities seem tangible and offers a chance of catharsis.
Rishab Lingam
Why is Paternity Leave a Low Priority in Cricket?
27 Dec 2020
As per an ILO report (2014), paternity leave entitlements can be found in the national legislations of only 79 countries out of 167, for which data is available.
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Desert Mirage: Indian Women Cricketers’ Four-Day Long 2020 Season Begins in UAE
04 Nov 2020
Indian women’s cricket season finally kicks off after seven long months of hiatus with the Women’s T20 Challenge 2020 where the top Indian cricketers will team up with top players from England, South…
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BCCI to Discuss Domestic Season and Home Series Against England In October 17 Meeting
09 Oct 2020
The BCCI apex council is set to hold an online meeting on October 17 to discuss India’s home series against England along with decisions on the schedule for the upcoming tour of Australia and the…
Satish Acharya
'Deliver Us, Dear Sonu'
27 Sep 2020
Losing two out of three opening fixtures is not the way Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would have wanted to start their 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign.
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Kings XI Appeal Umpiring Error That Resulted in Loss to Delhi Capitals
21 Sep 2020
The IPL has its first major talking point courtesy of an umpiring error in the second game of the tournament. A controversial short run, called by the on field umpire against Kings XI Punjab resulted…
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Racism in Cricket: Rana Naved-ul-Hasan Endured Racist Slurs From Fans in His Time At Yorkshire
16 Sep 2020
The former Pakistani is the second player of Asian descent to have publicly accused Yokrshire of racial abuse and discrimination. Naved-ul-Hasan claimed he was subjected to racial slurs and hooting…
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Over a Third of Elite Sportswomen In UK Face Online Abuse: BBC Survey
11 Aug 2020
A survey conducted by BBC Sports detailed the kind of abuse and trolling elite sportswomen face on social media. The figure of 30% who responded saying they had faced abuse online is double that from…
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BCCI Reveals Plans For Streamlined Domestic Cricket Season; Considering Shelving IPL Auction
10 Aug 2020
The Board is hopeful of commencing the domestic season by mid November this year with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy the first tournament on the agenda. Their plans right now means players playing for…