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Samir Chopra

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

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

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

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 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

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?

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

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

22-Aug-2014•Samir Chopra

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

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

24-Jul-2014•Samir Chopra

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

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

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

06-Jun-2014•Samir Chopra

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

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

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

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

04-Apr-2014•Samir Chopra

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

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

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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