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August 16, 2013

History for those who hate reading it

A charming collection of essays that bring out several interesting facts, prompting a reader to research deeper into the subject
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Published on August 16, 2013 04:45

April 5, 2013

An inspiring story, simply told

The tale of how Yuvraj Singh beat cancer and came back to cricket is now the subject of a book that reveals the man behind the allrounder
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Published on April 05, 2013 09:01

November 23, 2012

Classic cricket books aren't all ancient

The best cricket writing didn't end with Fingleton, Arlott and CLR James. Today's writers have tackled difficult topics the old masters couldn't
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Published on November 23, 2012 19:12

August 7, 2012

Smells like community spirit

Bangalore seems to produce cricketers who are skilful, self-effacing, gentlemanly and confident
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Published on August 07, 2012 07:12

June 30, 2012

Indian cricket's spiritual home

It was here that a Test was tied and the then-highest one-day score was made, but Chepauk is much more than just the sum of its records
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Published on June 30, 2012 21:18

May 4, 2012

Chappell the Indian

The former India coach's flaw was not that he was too Australian, as this book reveals
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Published on May 04, 2012 19:55

April 1, 2012

The man who put Asia on the cricketing map

Legspinner, umpire, BCCI president, union minister, orator, MP - NKP Salve wore many hats. His relentless pursuit of bringing the World Cup to the subcontinent was a memorable achievement
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Published on April 01, 2012 11:22

December 11, 2011

Behind the Rajasthan fairy tale

Aakash Chopra tells the story of the 2010-11 Ranji champions with insight, warmth and attention to detail
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Published on December 11, 2011 06:09

July 27, 2011

Two thousand Tests, I've watched them all

Test matches burn bright in the memory whether you watched them or not
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Published on July 27, 2011 20:56

May 14, 2011

Linking cricket's present to its past

Seventeen essays that make the familiar unfamiliar and vice-versa
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Published on May 14, 2011 19:43

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