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Inside the Bizarre and Violent World of Cricket Fandom in India
Sports fandom tends to get violent and crazy everywhere. But recent events after a cricket match between India and Pakistan signal a toxic shift.
Indian Students Get Beaten by Indian Mob After Pakistan’s Historic Cricket Win
The Indian cricket team’s only Muslim player was also massively trolled and called a “traitor” after his team lost to Pakistan.
What It’s Like to Be the Face of Disappointment
“One person asked me if he could use my face on his credit card so that my disappointed expression would prevent him from using his card too often.”
Shane Warne Says Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara’s Name Is Hard to Pronounce, Calls Him ‘Steve’ Instead
Warne said he chose to stick to the nickname Pujara was given at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, despite Pujara having insisted he preferred his own name.
Why I’m Pissed off About The Photoshopped Image of Smriti Mandhana
Some jerk took a press photo of the ace batter and not only lightened her skin tone but also added eyeliner and lipstick.
Ten Sri Lankan Cricket Players Back out of Pakistan Tour Over Security Concerns
After the 2009 terror attack on the team in Lahore, top players, including Lasith Malinga and ODI captain Dimuth Karunaratne, are fearful of stepping into the country.
A Bunch of Australian Volcanoes Have Been Named after Shane Warne
The name of the newly discovered Warnie Volcanic Province was inspired by the leg-spinner's 'fiery temperament' and 'explosive talent'.
Here’s Why Parts of Kashmir Celebrated India’s Loss in the Cricket World Cup
Even as the country mourned its beloved cricket team’s exit, there was dancing, fireworks and partying on the streets of Kashmir.
Indian Cricket Fans Want to ‘Mute’ World Cup Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar for Being Too Biased
There’s even a petition against him which has got over 9,000 signatures.
Indian Cricket Team Criticised for Choosing Saffron-Coloured Jerseys
"A Muslim was the one who designed the Indian tricolour. There are other colours in the tricolour, why choose only orange?"
Pakistan Fans Blame Burgers for Country’s Loss in World Cup Match Against India
How dare the cricket team eat burgers hours before the big game!
Hockey Trumps Cricket in This Indian City
Indian hockey might have slid from glory to gloom, but in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur it’s still more popular than cricket, thanks to family-managed and often cash-starved hockey clubs.