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Chander Shekhar Luthra -April 20, 2022

Titans in good hands

Titans in good hands

Skipper Hardik Pandya has been able to put Gujarat Titans on a winning streak in IPL’s initial matches but there may be hiccups along the way 

Chander Shekhar Luthra -April 13, 2022

Speed is his creed: Cricketer Umran Malik

Speed is his creed: Cricketer Umran Malik

Express bowler Umran Malik, now playing for SunRisers, is IPL’s gift for Hyderabad from Jammu and Kashmir. This talented son of a fruit seller is now being nurtured by India’s veteran cricketers 

Chander Shekhar Luthra -April 6, 2022

IPL happy hunting ground for India’s next captains

IPL happy hunting ground for India’s next captains

IPL fans should keep a keen eye on the captains leading seven out of the ten teams, as each has the potential to captain Team India in days to come

Chander Shekhar Luthra -March 31, 2022

Barty’s early retirement stance shocks everyone

Barty’s early retirement stance shocks everyone

Even as Ashleigh Barty has retired from tennis at the age of 25, she has undoubtedly given the tennis community some of its biggest moments. 

Chander Shekhar Luthra -March 9, 2022

Gone too soon: Shane Warne remains intact in memories

Gone too soon: Shane Warne remains intact in memories

The unexpected demise of Shane Warne has left the world in shock. Patriot takes a look at the legend’s brilliant career and his contributions to the world of cricket.

Chander Shekhar Luthra -February 23, 2022

Well begun is half done

Well begun is half done

Now comfortably in the saddle to lead Team India, Rohit Sharma’s biggest challenge him will come from within. He needs to manage his injuries to make an impact   It was not that long ago when Rohit Sharma’s Test career was in the doldrums. After having a dream start to his five-day career in 2013 […]

Chander Shekhar Luthra -February 16, 2022

IPL auctions 2022: Hits ‘n’ misses

IPL auctions 2022: Hits ‘n’ misses

For the first time in the last 14 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the focus of almost all the teams was on rising stars rather than the declining stalwarts. That’s how Mumbai Indians broke the bank to secure young Ishan Kishan for a whopping Rs 15.25 crore, which turned out to be the […]

Chander Shekhar Luthra -February 10, 2022

When the boys did us proud

When the boys did us proud

India’s Under-19 cricket team lifted the trophy for the fifth time, largely due to Ravi Kumar and Raj Bajwa taking nine wickets between them    India have proved their superiority in the underage tournament once again by lifting the Under-19 World Cup title for the fifth time with a four-wicket win over England at Sir […]