No, the Indian team did not 'politicise' it. But yes, they did 'commercialise' it.
If Pakistan plays the World Cup, India withdraws. We owe this to our own sense of nationhood and our brave-hearts. If we unite in this spirit, our win will be much bigger than any World Cup.
We have used our power to get our way in world cricket before. It's time to do that again. Shun Pakistan. Tell them to go to hell.
MS Dhoni has not sacrificed his humility at the altar of adulation. A folk hero now, he is still the world-famous next-door neighbor to many in Ranchi.
Beyond cricket, here are five things Dhoni can teach us.
There are big players in the gentleman's game but they are definitely not gentlemen.
Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were suspended over their comments on the TV show, Koffee with Karan.
The see-sawing fortunes of a Test accompany our own ups and downs in the course of a working week.
It takes talent to nurture and mentor talent. Coach Achrekar was one such being who gave India a Bharat Ratna and other remarkable cricketers.
Kohli's aggression, competence never quite conveys the sense of sportsmanship that Dravid communicates.
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