Introduction – A Batsman Who Became a Nation’s Psyche When a 16‑year‑old Virat Kohli ran into the sun‑lit pavilion at Eden Gardens in 2008, no one could have foreseen that he would leave an indelible mark on cricket’s history. From a boy who idolised the legendary Rahul Dravid to an icon who redefined speed, resilience […]
Australia were ruling world cricket at the start of 2001. They had won 16 Test matches in a row and had also won the first Test against India in Mumbai with ease. It was the second test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India was under pressure. Australia scored 445 runs in the first innings. India was
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Background: 28 years of waiting After 1983, India was looking for the World Cup trophy. In 2003, they reached the finals but were defeated by Australia. In 2007, they were eliminated in the first round itself. In such a situation, the 2011 World Cup was not just a tournament for India, but a battle of
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Cricket is a game that is full of stories of skill, strategy and sometimes – heartbreak. One of the most painful stories in cricket history is South Africa’s defeat in the semi-finals of the 1992 World Cup. This defeat was not due to their poor performance, but due to a bad math that gave them
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📖 Chapter : India’s unbeaten run in the 2023 ODI World Cup until the final The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup seemed written for India. Every game felt like a celebration — records broken, opponents dominated, and the nation united in belief. Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India cruised through the group stage with an
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📖 Chapter : 1995-96, Muralitharan’s bowling action controversy In the mid-90s, Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was on the rise. But as he tore through batting line-ups, controversy followed. During a tour in Australia, umpire Darrell Hair called him out for “chucking” — questioning the legality of his bowling action. It was a defining moment
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July 14, 2019. The setting: Lord’s. A World Cup final that would be remembered not just for its drama, but for a moment that redefined sportsmanship. New Zealand, led by the calm and composed Kane Williamson, had battled tooth and nail. The match tied. The Super Over tied. But England won — by virtue of
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🏏Ben Stokes’ Heroics at Headingley — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Test Miracle It was August 25, 2019. Leeds. Headingley. The Ashes. And one of the greatest comebacks the game of cricket has ever witnessed. England were chasing 359 against a fierce Australian bowling attack. At 286/9, with only Jack Leach, the No.11, for company, it seemed done
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