So long, Captain Cool

As MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, Patriot lists some of the legend’s best innings on the ground “I would go to war with MS Dhoni by my side”- Gary Kirsten This quote epitomises the man and his significance to Indian cricket. The game has seen brilliant batsmen, exceptional leaders […]

Who will splash the cash before kickoff?

The football transfer season is now underway, and clubs will be looking to bolster their squads. Patriot looks at some of the top transfers that can happen this season With the seasons in European football’s top leagues coming to an end after long, it is now time for clubs across the continent to splash their […]

Europe’s best make a comeback

With the Champions League and Europa League set to resume post lifting of Covid lockdowns, here’s a look at how things might stand in Europe’s top competitions The Champions League will take centrestage throughout August with Europe’s elite set to face off in an exciting mini-tournament. Four months after the competition was put on hold, […]

‘Indian’ Premier League on foreign shores

The IPL is set to move to the UAE amid the growing Coronavirus pandemic in India. From franchises to commentators, everyone is gearing up for a new experience. Is this move worth it? Ever since the Coronavirus pandemic brought sports to a halt in March, the Indian Premier League has been the focal point of […]

Virus eats up fantasy market

Fantasy sports saw a monumental rise in the Indian market last year, but with the ongoing pandemic, the business set to hit a low in 2021 Ranit Das, an avid English Premier League fan, not only looks forward to the start of the season every year but also remains eager to build his own team […]

Glory for Liverpool after three decades well deserved

Being a Manchester United fan, arch rivals Liverpool’s first title win was a hard pill to swallow, but their dominance in the season shows that their time has come As much as I was prepared for it and the writing was on the wall, waking up to the fact that Liverpool have just won the […]

#BoycottChina- a nightmare for Indian sports

From manufacturing to sponsorships for leading teams and tournaments, China dominates the Indian market when it comes to sports. A blanket ban on Chinese goods will cause unprecedented harm domestically Rakesh Pal (name changed) runs a small sports equipment shop in Kolkata’s famous Maidaan Market. A favourite among local sports circles, his shop sells goods […]

Out at 100, cricket’s grand old man no more

Patriot pays tribute to the life and times of India’s oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Rai, who breathed his last on June 13 Vasant Raiji, India’s oldest first-class cricketer at 100, passed away at his residence in Mumbai on June 13. Raiji is survived by his wife and two daughters. The final rites took place at […]