Abhishek

It’s said with confidence, sometimes even with relief. As if the longest format has finally run out of breath in a world addicted to instant highlights and six-hitting sprees. And on the surface, the argument sounds convincing. Empty stands on weekday mornings. Matches ending inside three days. Young fans who’d rather watch a 40-over game […]

You can gauge this by the fact that this sport is not only popular in cities but equally popular in villages. In a narrow lane, a group of children is arguing about who will bat first, or who should be given the first over. The wickets are made of stones. And the match? It feels