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Goodbye, MSD? BCCI Removes MS Dhoni From Central Contract, Demotes Mithali Raj (5.75 Ounces Season 2, Episode 4)
17 Jan 2020
Newsclick's 5.75 Ounces panel discusses the removal of MS Dhoni from the BCCI's central contract, and the demotion of Mithali Raj from it.
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BCCI Demotes Mithali Raj, Removes MS Dhoni From Central Contract
17 Jan 2020
According to BCCI’s criteria for contracts both Mithali Raj and MS Dhoni don’t fulfill Grade A obligations. Raj’s retirement from T20Is means the Indian women’s ODI skipper was downgraded to Grade B…
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Australia Thrash India, Gift Virat Kohli the No.4 Headache Again (5.75 Ounces S-2, Ep.3)
15 Jan 2020
In this episode of 5.75 Ounces, the panel discusses Indian cricket teams big loss against Australia in the opening ODI in Mumbai and its implications.
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From GDP to JNU, Why are India's Cricket Stars Silent? (5.75 Ounces Season-2, Ep.2)
11 Jan 2020
In this episode of 5.75 Ounces, the panel attempts to understand the reasons behind this deafening silence of Indian cricket stars, considered youth icons, on the protests by youngsters sweeping…
Leslie Xavier
As Clear as Night And Day: Pink Ball Tests, Cricket’s Latest Gimmick, a Stopgap Remedy
25 Nov 2019
Pink ball Tests were supposed to revive interest in the long format of cricket, and give players a reason to take it seriously. As of now, as seen in the India vs Bangladesh match at Eden Gardens, it…
Leslie Xavier
India vs Bangladesh in Delhi Smog: Indian Cricket Team and BCCI Smokescreen Pollution
03 Nov 2019
In the toxic, smoke chamber that is Delhi, a T20I will take place this evening. The Indian cricket team and the BCCI could have used this opportunity to highlight the dangers of pollution. Even a…
R Kaushik
BCCI Should Plan Holistic Revamp of Indian Domestic Cricket | On the Ball
26 Oct 2019
New Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly is keen to address first-class cricket/cricketers as an immediate priority — a welcome development because it is that level…
Leslie Xavier
To Dhoni or Not to Dhoni and More: Questions Remain as BCCI Rolls With Cloak-Work Efficiency
25 Oct 2019
Even as MS Dhoni displays his intention to get match ready for the ICC World T20 next year, Indian cricket team chief of selectors, MSK Prasad, has hinted at the closing of a chapter. There have been…
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South Africa Cricket Team's Slump vs India and the Big Rot Back Home
23 Oct 2019
Newsclick sports editor Leslie Xavier interviews South African cricket writer Niren Tolsi on the structural, systemic and administrative issues plaguing the game in his country; issues that led to a…
R Kaushik
Indian Cricket’s Streak of Invasions Point Towards Stadium Security Lapses | On the Ball
13 Oct 2019
In two consecutive home Tests, Indian cricket team fans have been able to enter the playing surface and get up close to players, reigniting a dangerous trend that has, in the past, proved hazardous…