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Cricket Samrat, the magazine that religiously spread the gospel of cricket for 42 years

The Hindi-language cricket magazine was the top-selling sports publication for years has been forced to shut in the wake of the Covid pandemic & lockdown.

No spectators, no saliva, no high-fives — new reality in sport is not sports at all

Kapil Dev says no saliva will make life for bowlers more difficult but that doesn't mean some form of 'ball-tampering' should be allowed. Cricket will then become a new ball game.

Sorry Shoaib Akhtar, India can’t raise funds with Pakistan for Covid-19. You are the ‘enemy’

Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh were trolled for helping Shahid Afridi because Indians can only see Pakistan as the enemy, even during the Covid-19 crisis.

Dear Deepika, mothers & wives who put family’s dreams first deserve an apology not an ode

For a long time, I couldn’t accept my mother’s decision to not work. Now I accept and defend her life choice, not glorify it as an ideal as Bollywood does.

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest against CAC members, Kapil Dev case yet to be decided

BCCI ethics officer called Rangaswamy, Gaekwad and Kapil for a personal hearing on December 27 & 28 even though all three had stepped down from the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).

New mindset, intensity, bench strength — how pacers helped India thrash South Africa 3-0

After Indian fast bowlers outshine South Africans in Test series, Kapil Dev says their success is down to the belief that they can take wickets in any conditions.

Another BCCI farce: All CAC members resign over ‘conflict’, but decisions not under review

Kapil Dev, Shanta Rangaswamy & Anshuman Gaekwad, who chose head coaches for India men’s & women’s teams, have resigned over conflict of interest complaints.

Virat Kohli is among all-time top 10, current Indian team ‘fantastic’ says Kapil Dev

Ahead of important Test series in England, 1983 World Cup-winning captain says R. Ashwin has to step up his game abroad.

Imran Khan is passionate like Narendra Modi, can bring cricket back to Pakistan: Kapil Dev

Former India captain says it’s unfortunate that a generation of fans has lost out on watching international cricket in Pakistan, ‘for no fault of...

Imran Khan can be the ‘dictator’ who can make Pakistan work like a team: Kapil Dev

If Koreas can think of coming together, Germany can be united, why can’t India and Pakistan have a better relationship, Kapil asks.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.