The burden of being different: A Baroda boy’s saga
In a collective setting where distinct individuals come together in pursuit of a common goal, there is often a tendency to bring uniformity in the group’s identity and character. Indian cricket’s collective identity was characterised partly by the team’s performances…
IPL: Celebrating Mumbai Indians’ surge to supremacy under Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians (MI) is the most successful team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Mumbai-based franchise has four IPL titles to its name so far. One of the major factors behind this success is the sublime…
IPL 2020: Assessing the Mumbai Indians’ auction strategy, probable lineups
The Mumbai Indians are one of the most formidable sides in the IPL, and certainly the most successful of them all. The franchise boasts of an astute squad led by Rohit Sharma, who is one of the shrewdest tactically. The…
IPL 2020: Assessing the Kings X1 Punjab’s auction strategy, probable lineups
The Kings X1 Punjab have been perennial underachievers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). What makes it very surprising is the presence of some of the best in the business over the years. Led by Ravichandran Ashwin in the previous…
IPL 2020: Assessing the Knight Riders’ auction strategy, probable lineups
The Kolkata Knight Riders were amongst the most active franchises during the auction for IPL 2020. The Knight Riders invested in 9 players, which includes the big-money signings of Pat Cummins, Eoin Morgan and Varun Chakravarthy. Additions during the auction:…
IPL 2020: Assessing the Super Kings’ auction strategy, probable lineups
The Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the biggest reasons behind this is their ability to effectively acquire the perfect additions, according to squad requirements. There is limited…