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Ravichandran Ashwin interview: On his book, an ode to Chennai gully cricket, and why 3 Idiots was a turning point
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin interview: On his book, an ode to Chennai gully cricket, and why 3 Idiots was a turning point

The Hindu  

Ravichandran Ashwin has just hit a pull shot and the ball has landed in a temple next door. On the streets of Ramakrishnapuram in Chennai’s West Mambalam, street cricket came alive between four and six every evening. Today, he is considered India’s top off-spinner, has a whopping 500 Test wickets to his name and a proven track record in all …

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'Stick to street cricket': Ex-Pakistan cricketer hits out at critics questioning Virat Kohli's place in India T20 squad
9 months, 1 week ago

'Stick to street cricket': Ex-Pakistan cricketer hits out at critics questioning Virat Kohli's place in India T20 squad

Firstpost  

Mohammad Irfan was all praise for Kohli and even said that the former Indian skipper was indispensable for India as he could single-handedly win matches. Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan took a dig at the detractors of Virat Kohli for questioning his place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup. Irfan was all praise for Kohli and …

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Actors Shanthnu and Prithvi Rajan on ‘Blue Star’ and learning to play the unorthodox cricket of the ‘90s
11 months ago

Actors Shanthnu and Prithvi Rajan on ‘Blue Star’ and learning to play the unorthodox cricket of the ‘90s

The Hindu  

For those who spent their youth playing cricket in the streets and public grounds in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, the game meant something different. Thanks to television, Produced by Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions, and starring Ashok Selvan, Shanthnu, Keerthi Pandian, Prithvi Rajan and Dhivya Duraisamy among others, Blue Star is a sports drama that explores the lives of …

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Ram Charan buys ISPL Hyderabad team
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ram Charan buys ISPL Hyderabad team

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After a slew of Bollywood superstars like Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Amitabh Bachchan ventured into team ownership in the Indian Street Premier League, it’s now Ram Charan’s turn. Hyderabad has always been a hub of great cricketing talent, and this league provides a fantastic platform for our local players to shine on the national stage. It’s an honour …

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Major League Cricket 2023: Full Schedule, Squads, Format & Live Streaming Details
1 year, 5 months ago

Major League Cricket 2023: Full Schedule, Squads, Format & Live Streaming Details

ABP News  

USA’s T20 franchise league, Major League Cricket is all set to begin on Friday, July 14. The first match is between the Texas Super Kings and the Los Angeles Knight Riders at Grand Prairie Stadium, TX. The inaugural season will be featuring six teams: Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings and …

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Watch: Virat Kohli explains meaning of 'lappa' shot in street cricket slang
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli explains meaning of 'lappa' shot in street cricket slang

India Today  

India star Virat Kohli showed his fun side and hilariously explained the meaning of the 'Lappa' shot which is commonly used while playing street cricket by ordinary men. Kohli is gearing up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and will take part in the T20I series against Australia starting on Tuesday. The Delhi-born player also spent his childhood playing …

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‘Adrenaline rush’: How street cricket has evolved in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Adrenaline rush’: How street cricket has evolved in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Cricket has gone from friendly matches to competitive fixtures on dusty fields and car parks. Yousuf Ali, 57, landed in Qatar in 1981, “two years before Kapil Dev’s India won the 1983 World Cup”, he said. Ali would tell you how he utilised the well-lit vicinity of Umm Ghuwailina mosques for night matches, how passionately he devoured Viv Richards, Joel …

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