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Samir Chopra

Samir Chopra

Grieving for a stranger

Grieving for a stranger

Not having known Phillip Hughes does not make the pain of losing him hurt less

05-Dec-2014•Samir Chopra
The tale of a win that didn't come to be

The tale of a win that didn't come to be

Delhi were expected to coast to the Irani Cup title in 1982. Then came an outrageous chase of 421 runs

22-Nov-2014•Samir Chopra
Acknowledging the Indian who doesn't care for cricket

Acknowledging the Indian who doesn't care for cricket

Yes, such a tribe exists, and it cannot be dismissed easily in this age when we constantly worry about the game's future

07-Nov-2014•Samir Chopra
The renewability of cricket

The renewability of cricket

We as players and spectators have a great deal to do with the perceived complexity of the game, simply because we change over time

23-Oct-2014•Samir Chopra
The joys of India v Pakistan by proxy

The joys of India v Pakistan by proxy

The presence of Lahore Lions in the Champions League gave us that for a while. More's the pity that they're not pitted against an "Indian" side in the final

03-Oct-2014•Samir Chopra
The joy of staying not-out overnight

The joy of staying not-out overnight

It is one not reserved for those at high levels of the game alone: the most exalted experiences can come in the most humble settings

17-Sep-2014•Samir Chopra
Is there such a thing as an ideal retirement?

Is there such a thing as an ideal retirement?

The decision to quit is an acutely difficult one, and many cricketers trip up when it's their turn to take it

03-Sep-2014•Samir Chopra
66 for 6 and all that

66 for 6 and all that

How does an Indian fan react to this most evil of numbers?

22-Aug-2014•Samir Chopra
The dark subtexts of cricket literature

The dark subtexts of cricket literature

Why reading acclaimed works from decades ago is often revealing

07-Aug-2014•Samir Chopra
Battling the fear of defeat

Battling the fear of defeat

A fourth-innings chase can be brutally unforgiving; every wicket can lead to acute anxiety

24-Jul-2014•Samir Chopra
An old-fashioned series

An old-fashioned series

India's five-Test tour of England feels like a throwback to the 1950s, down to the weak touring squad

04-Jul-2014•Samir Chopra
Life outside the cricket stadium

Life outside the cricket stadium

Most fans are familiar with far-flung corners of the globe but often we don't know much about those places apart from the fact that they are cricketing venues

19-Jun-2014•Samir Chopra
The generous lender of cricket magazines

The generous lender of cricket magazines

Having a neighbour with a cornucopia of cricket literature can be a life-changing experience

06-Jun-2014•Samir Chopra
The absent cricket ball

The absent cricket ball

A cricket ball at home would make daydreaming a little easier; its concrete, tangible presence would make intangible visions easier to construct

24-May-2014•Samir Chopra
My Caribbean friend

My Caribbean friend

How tales of West Indies cricket helped forge an enduring friendship between an Indian professor and a Jamaican security guard

02-May-2014•Samir Chopra
Why India are not cricket's Brazil yet

Why India are not cricket's Brazil yet

The numbers might be in their favour, but they can neither boast sustained excellence or a distinctive playing style

18-Apr-2014•Samir Chopra
The future of close finishes in limited overs

The future of close finishes in limited overs

Will last-over chases continue to have the capacity for drama?

04-Apr-2014•Samir Chopra
The Tendulkar-Brearley conundrum

The Tendulkar-Brearley conundrum

The stereotype of the hero-worshipping Indian fan ignores evidence that seemingly skewed fandom is also present in supposedly more rational settings

21-Mar-2014•Samir Chopra
Time for a Bengali reunion

Time for a Bengali reunion

The BCCI has missed a golden opportunity by not organising a Test between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata

06-Mar-2014•Samir Chopra
Sandeep Patil: the Bombay Hammer

Sandeep Patil: the Bombay Hammer

He only played international cricket for about half a decade, but his brutal, attacking style left its mark on the game in India

20-Feb-2014•Samir Chopra
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