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CLOSE-IN: Luck Is Essential To Be A Good Leader And A Cricket Captain (IANS Column)
T20 World Cup:
Leadership has many essential qualities for one to be successful. The element of luck or being there at the right time and in the right place, one feels, prevails over everything. In cricket, it is even more prominent, as the game has so many uncertainties attached to it.
The two national captains who are looked upon as good leaders at present are Pat Cummins and Rohit Sharma. Both of them have been put onto that pedestal because of victories in the 3 cricket formats of the World Cup.
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CLOSE-IN: Cricket Awaits An Iconic Star (IANS Column)
Sir Donald Bradman: The beauty of any sport is when iconic superstars make their presence felt. To watch the masters enthrall one with their skills, is what makes that very sport memorable.
CLOSE-IN: Indian Cricket At The 'Pearl Of The Indian Ocean' (IANS Column)
ICC T20 World Cups: Sri Lanka previously Ceylon, was known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" due to its pristine water and beaches. The "emerald island" was another name given to it because of the shape of the country and the lush green tea gardens and forests that it encompassed.
CLOSE-IN: Indian Cricket Is In A Cruise Control Mode (IANS Column)
The T20 World Cup: The T20 World Cup victory and the recent convincing series win against Zimbabwe has put Indian cricket on a cruise control mode. The senior side with their win in the World Cup resonated with how Indian cricket in the shortest format of the game has flourished. The young Indian side under the captaincy of Shubman Gill in Zimbabwe also showcased that they too are now ready to take on the best. India’s dilemma is whom to play and whom to leave out.
CLOSE-IN: Test Cricket Is A Dying Art That Needs Resurrection (IANS Column)
T20 World Cup: The popularity of the T20 format of cricket has taken the sheen out of both the Test and the One Day versions. India, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 has further escalated it, as Indian fans are the base on which the commercial success of cricket depends. The gigantic viewership and following is what decides the future of a sport. In cricket, the T20 has captured the hearts.
CLOSE-IN: A Royal Welcome To The T20 Champs (IANS Column)
Indian T20 World Cup: Indian cricket can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Winning the T20 World Cup 2024 was the much awaited and desired need of the millions of Indian cricket followers. The Indian team in the last 10 years of playing World Cup tournaments, on many occasions, reached a touching distance, however, to fail in their attempt. This was the trend that needed to be broken and the Indian T20 World Cup side did it in style.
India Versus South Africa - A Titanic Clash (IANS Column)
ICC T20 World Cup: India and South Africa are the two teams that have come through to the T20 World Cup final 2024 without a scratch. The titanic clash between them on Saturday, June 29 should be a riveting battle as to who will win the title and be crowned the T20 Cricket Champions of the World.
CLOSE-IN: The T20 World Cup Format Needs A Radical Change (IANS Column)
The T20 World Cup: The second League phase of the T20 World Cup 2024 has commenced. The term “Super 8” refers to the eight teams that have qualified to make it to the tournament's semifinal stage. After that, it is a shoot-out amongst the 4 of them to make it to the final.
CLOSE-IN: A Roller Coaster Ride For Teams In The T20 WC 2024 (IANS Column)
The European Cricket League: The wickets and weather have created a roller coaster ride for several of the teams in the T20 World Cup for them to qualify for the next league stage, “The Super 8”.
CLOSE-IN: New York At Present Is Unfit Venue For T20 Cricket World Cup (IANS Column)
T20 Cricket World Cup: The T20 World Cup 2024 is the ideal showcase cricket event to capture the audience of the richest nation in the world, the United States of America. A significant amount of money has been invested to host venues suitable for an ICC prestige tournament like the T20 World Cup.
Is The Indian Team Ready To Win T20 World Cup?
The Indian Premier League final was a timid affair. Kolkata Knight Riders out-performed Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift the trophy in style. The Shreyas Iyer captained outfit had all its boxes ticked perfectly well. An ideal start to a brilliant exhibition of swing and pace bowling by Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Arora had the Hyderabad side gasping for air in the power-play itself. A tame finish to a wonderful tournament!
Patrons, Players And The Crowd Of The IPL
A wonderful and informative book written many moons ago comes to mind in connection with the Indian Premier League (IPL). The book titled “Patrons Players and the Crowd”, written by Richard Cashman was referred to as the “Phenomenon of Indian Cricket”. A story of Indian cricket from the Raj until 1979.
The Final Stretch Of The IPL 2024 Is Near
The IPL 2024 in the midst of India’s General Election has given a twist of lemon to its flavour. Cricket and politics in India are followed with such passion and enthusiasm that to savour both together is quite a stirring experience. The massive crowds at the stadiums as well as the political rallies make one think deeply about what drives such an enthusiastic following amid a hot and humid summer. This loyalty can only come through if one is completely and madly in love with the sport or politics.
CLOSE-IN: A Cricket Symphony That Has Gone Wrong Amongst The Press, Commentators And Players
The recent spat between the two greats of Indian cricket, Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli has brought to light a very interesting issue that exemplifies the trend and relationships that exist presently between the press, commentators and cricket players.
CLOSE-IN: India Looks To Be Firm Favourite To Win The T20 World Cup (IANS Column)
The ICC ODI World Cup: The next big cricket bonanza to get underway in the West Indies and USA on June 1 is the T20 World Cup. The ICC should be given kudos for having 20 teams participating in it. Each one of them have sent the names of their 15-member squad. This has caused a few ripples in sides that are blessed with plenty of options.
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