The best viewing experiences are found in cities where cricket isn't taken for granted. © BCCI

Cricket without the tedium

It’s not just the players that come from outside India’s metros now. The best viewing experiences are also found in cities where cricket isn’t taken for granted

Shane Watson. © BCCI

A team for everyone

The Rajasthan Royals have done things in their own unique manner and this has endeared them to the neutral fan

Virat Kohli. © BCCI

Kohli should take crowd reaction in his stride

Crowds will heckle. But as long as it is not racist, sexist or fundamentally hateful, it’s all in the spirit of sharing the energy of the game

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Dravid, and the case of missing local flavour

Fans could find it difficult to relate to teams in the absence of homegrown talent

(L to R) Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Shane Warne have a chat at a practice session in Bombay, 29 September 2004.

Kambli, Vijender and the good life

Administrators must work with players to ensure young talent doesn’t go astray

Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane. © AFP

Dhawan, Dinda and Salinger’s angst

A Catcher in the Rye inspired philosophy of watching the IPL sheds light on young Indian players’ performances

One wonders if Salim Durrani and Shah Rukh Khan's shared association with Afghanistan might have led to Durrani being taken on as a mascot of sorts for Kolkata Knight Riders. © AFP

Salim Durrani and an IPL flight of fancy

Just how far would a superstar like Salim Durrani have gone had he been given the chance to spread his wings in the Indian Premier League? The mind boggles.

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Clarke, Watson and a team Down Under

Short of options, Australia need quality in batting and Watson at No. 4 doesn’t provide that