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Cricket legends, big wins, gully cricket and playing for life.
Written by Namasivayam Vadivelan — honest stories from everyday life
What Gully Cricket Taught Me About Teamwork and Leadership
A tennis ball, a broken bat and a street full of rules. The leadership and teamwork lessons I first learned in gully cricket still guide me at work today.
What Cricket Teaches Us About Handling Pressure
Last over, twelve runs needed, a full stadium watching. What great cricketers do in that moment — and how the same lessons help us at work and in life.
Play Again: Why Every Adult Needs a Sport in Their Life
Most of us stop playing sports after college and only watch from the sofa. Why picking up a sport again — badminton, cricket, football or anything — is great for your body, mind and friendships.
Kabaddi, Silambam and the Traditional Sports of Tamil Nadu
Before cricket bats and video games, our streets echoed with “sadugudu”. A warm look at kabaddi, silambam, uriyadi, pallanguzhi and other traditional Tamil games — and why our children should play them.
Beyond Cricket: Indian Athletes Every Young Person Should Know
Cricket is our religion, but Indian sport is much bigger. From Neeraj Chopra’s javelin to D Gukesh’s world chess crown, the stories of champions who inspire beyond the cricket field.
The Rise of Women’s Cricket in India: From Empty Stands to World Champions
On November 2, 2025, India won the Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time. A look at the long journey, the heroes of the title run, and why this win matters for every Indian girl.
MS Dhoni’s Leadership Lessons: What Captain Cool Teaches Us About Work
Three ICC trophies, calm under pressure and a habit of giving credit away. On Dhoni’s birthday, the leadership lessons from Captain Cool that I use at work.
India’s 2024 T20 World Cup Win: One Year Later, the Lessons Still Shine
One year ago in Barbados, India ended an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. Looking back at the final, the heroes and the life lessons from that unforgettable night.
From Most Trolled to Champions – RCB Finally Lifts the IPL Trophy in Season 18
The most hated team, the most criticized team, the team that inspired countless memes — RCB. The team people called the most unlucky, the team with the most haters just because of one iconic star. And now, they are champions. YESSSSS!!!! RCB has finally won the IPL trophy in the 18th season!
The Hitman: Rohit Sharma – A Blend of Class and Power
In the early 2000s, Indian cricket needed a dependable top-order batsman to complement a powerful middle order anchored by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. The combination of Sachin-Ganguly gave India some memorable starts. Later, Sachin partnered with Virender Sehwag, creating one of the most explosive opening duos in cricket history. These partnerships shaped India’s success, but a big question loomed—what after the Sachin era? Who would take over the mantle?
From Sachin’s Shadow to Cricket’s Crown: The Rise of Virat Kohli
When Sachin Tendulkar retired, the cricketing world was filled with a deep sense of uncertainty. Fans wondered, “Who could ever replace the Master Blaster?” The impact Sachin had on Indian cricket was not just historic—it was emotional, cultural, and global. Replacing a legend was out of the question. But India needed someone to carry the torch forward. Not a replacement, but an evolution.
The Rise of Cricket in India and the Legend of Sachin Tendulkar
At that time, the West Indies team dominated world cricket. They were feared by every opponent, boasting some of the greatest names in the game: Sir Vivian Richards, Clive Lloyd, Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding, Gordon Greenidge, and Desmond Haynes. With a lineup of star players, they were nearly unbeatable.
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