To Pune, with diversions
Turn the three-hour drive from Mumbai to Pune into a two-day vacay
The erstwhile hub of Maharashtra cricket
Once Maharashtra cricket's unrivalled power centre, Pune's cricket landscape - like its cityscape - has undergone profound changes
When in Pune, do as...
... the locals want you to, or prepare to have doorbells not answered, tyres deflated, and your children sent home with puppies
Pune's cricket heyday
Former Maharashtra batsman Shantanu Sugwekar talks about the successful teams of the '80s and '90s, and expresses his misgivings about developments since then
Going native
From kachcha limbu to scooter, street cricket in India has evolved its own hyperlocal lexicon
Pune from above
Melinda Farrell experiences the city at sunrise from 4000 feet in the air
Soul food
From snacks and desserts to a full-fledged thali, in Pune you're spoilt for choice
Pune's batman
Rohan Pate, a former club cricketer with a passion for the game, has put together an impressive collection of cricket memorabilia
The best pubs to watch the IPL at
Big screens, cold brews, great deals - where to get the most out of the ultimate spectator sport
Gallery
Pune has no shortage of the colourful, the fascinating and the bizarre
Scenic hills, sun-kissed beaches, and a lot in between
Hikers, trekkers, beach bums and culture buffs can all get their fill on day trips in Pune's vicinity
New-age ground, big ambitions
Pune hasn't hosted a lot of international cricket, but it is finally on Test cricket's map
Young at heart
The cultural capital of Maharashtra is now a city of college students and IT professionals, so expect good food and a good time
Lost and found in Pune
Melinda Farrell and Jarrod Kimber explore the city during the first Test match between India and Australia
Boogie nights
From the bar to the dance floor, the dining table to the live gig, Pune is teeming with options for those who get restless after dark
Peshwas and Puneri snacks
Pune's the place to indulge in Maratha history and Maharashtrian cuisine
How to get there and back
Advice for the ardent cricket watcher on how to get to far-flung match venues
Riding the rails
Melinda Farrell journeys from Mumbai to Pune by train to catch the first Test between India and Australia