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భారత మహిళా క్రికెట్: కలల సాకారం, కొత్త యుగం ప్రారంభం

 భారత మహిళా క్రికెట్: కలల సాకారం, కొత్త యుగం ప్రారంభం డా బీ.ఎస్.చక్రవర్తి 03/11/2025 1983లో కపిల్ దేవ్ జట్టు ప్రపంచకప్ గెలిచినప్పుడు, భారత క్రికెట్‌కు ఒక కొత్త శకం మొదలైంది. ఆ విజయం క్రికెట్‌ను కేవలం ఆటగా కాకుండా మన జీవన విధానంగా మార్చేసింది. సచిన్, ద్రావిడ్, గంగూలీ, సెహ్వాగ్, ధోనీ, విరాట్, రోహిత్ శర్మ వంటి మహారథుల రాకతో క్రికెట్ పురాణగాథల్లో చోటు సంపాదించుకుంది. అది ఒక మహావృక్షంలా ఎదిగి, ఇతర క్రీడలన్నింటినీ మించిపోయింది. కానీ మహిళా క్రికెట్‌కు ఆ నిర్ణయాత్మక క్షణం రావడానికి ఇంకా కాలం పట్టింది. నిన్న ఆ క్షణం వచ్చేసింది. హర్మన్‌ప్రీత్ కౌర్ నాయకత్వంలోని మన అమ్మాయిలు ప్రపంచకప్ ట్రోఫీని ఎత్తుకుని చరిత్ర సృష్టించారు. గొప్ప టెన్నిస్ దిగ్గజం బిల్లీ జీన్ కింగ్ ఒకసారి అన్నారు, “ఛాంపియన్లు సరిగ్గా చేసేవరకు ఆడుతూనే ఉంటారు.” మన గతంలో వచ్చిన దిగ్గజాలు అలానే ఆడుతూనే ఉన్నారు, పోరాడుతూనే ఉన్నారు, నమ్మకం కోల్పోలేదు. శాంతా రంగస్వామి, డయానా ఎడుల్జీ, ఝులన్ గోస్వామి, అంజుమ్ చోప్రా, మన తెలుగు అమ్మాయి మిథాలీ రాజ్ – ఈ అమ్మాయిలు దశాబ్దాల పాటు అలుపెరగకుండా శ్రమించారు. వారి త్యాగం, అంకితభావం, క్రీడపై ఉన్న అపా...
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Indian Women’s Cricket: A Dream Realized, A New Era Begins

 Indian Women’s Cricket: A Dream Realized, A New Era Begins Dr B.S.Chakravarthy 03/11/2025 When Kapil Dev’s team lifted the World Cup in 1983, Indian cricket entered a new era. That victory transformed cricket from merely a sport into a way of life in India. The arrival of legends like Sachin, Dravid, Ganguly, Sehwag, Dhoni, Virat, and Rohit Sharma turned cricket into folklore. It grew into a mighty tree, overshadowing all other sports. But women’s cricket had been waiting for that defining moment. Yesterday, that moment arrived. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team lifted the World Cup trophy and made history. As the great Billie Jean King once said, “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” The legends who came before had been playing, fighting, and believing. Shanta Rangaswami, Diana Edulji, Jhulan Goswami, Anjum Chopra, and our Telugu girl Mithali Raj worked tirelessly for decades. Their sacrifice, dedication, and pure love for the game laid the foundation for Indian women’s cric...
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INDIA'S DAZZLING START ON DAY 1 OF Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

 India'Dazzling start On Day 1 and What's to Come  India scored 359/3 after England put them in to bat on a green top, hoping India would cave in easily. But this Indian team, under the new captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir, didn’t believe in surrender. Rahul and Jaiswal played superbly for a 91-run stand—a feat no other visiting team has managed in the past 20 years on such a pitch. Then came Jaiswal’s fluent century and Gill’s magnificent unbeaten 127 at No. 4, with ample support from vice-captain Pant, ushering India to a strong total of 359/3 by stumps. With 450–500 looking within reach—just 141 runs away—India would consider this a solid foundation. But let’s be honest, that’s still not a safe score against Bazball England, especially on this wicket. Ideally, India would like to post 650, which means 300 more runs from here. I know that’s asking a lot from the lower order. Anything can happen in England. The Duke ball, especially the new one, swings heavily fo...
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South Africa’s Long-Awaited ICC Victory: More Than Just a Trophy

South Africa’s recent ICC trophy win — after 27 years of heartbreak — isn’t just about cricket. It’s a powerful symbol of resilience, redemption, and transformation. For decades, South Africa has produced world-class players — Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Hashim Amla — yet somehow, they could never lift that elusive global title. Many called them “chokers,” cursed for faltering in the most crucial moments. The 1999 World Cup semi-final tie, the 2003 rain-rule miscalculation, and other knockouts became painful memories etched into their cricketing identity. But South Africa’s story goes far beyond wins and losses. It is deeply entangled with the history of apartheid — a system that not only oppressed but completely excluded black South Africans from elite sport. Until 1991, cricket was largely a white man's game in that country. After apartheid ended, the country didn’t just need to rebuild a team — it had to rebuild a nation’s sense of belonging. And that’s where the...
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The Silent Epidemic : know How betting is tarnishing cricket's legacy in India

 Title: The Silent Epidemic: How Betting is Tarnishing Cricket’s Legacy in India Dr B.S.Chakravarthy  Introduction: A Historical Perspective on Gambling in India Gambling in India has long been a contentious issue, governed by outdated laws and varying state regulations. The Public Gambling Act of 1867, a colonial-era law, prohibits running or managing public gambling houses, effectively outlawing most forms of betting on games of chance. However, this law, crafted in a pre-digital era, fails to address modern forms of gambling, particularly online betting. States like Sikkim and Goa have embraced regulated gambling, including casinos and online platforms, while others, such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, enforce strict bans. Maharashtra, under the Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887, also prohibits most gambling activities, with exceptions for skill-based games. The distinction between games of skill (e.g., rummy, poker, or fantasy sports  and games of...
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Shubhman Gill ,The New Rabbit from Selector's Magic Hat!

Shubman Gill being appointed as India’s Test captain feels more like a decision made out of compulsion than conviction. While Gill is undoubtedly a stylish batter with potential, his test record—especially overseas—is underwhelming. In his entire career so far, he has managed just one fifty outside Asia. His average is 26. His struggle against the moving ball is well-known, and most of his runs have come on batting-friendly pitches at home. Here, his average is 46.  The selectors seem to have based their choice on his white-ball success and the perception that he’s a long-term prospect. It’s true that he has shown temperament and maturity in ODIs and the IPL, but Test cricket in places like England or South Africa is a different ball game. They probably wanted a young player with pedigree to groom for the future.  Rishabh Pant, who has been India’s best Test batter over the last three years, was an option. He has scored crucial hundreds in Australia, England, and South Africa...
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Road ahead for Rohit,Kohli and team India

 The Road Ahead: Rohit, Kohli, and India's Quest for 2027 Glory As the dust settles on India's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai on March 9, cricket fans find themselves at a familiar crossroads—one where nostalgia meets transition, and the echoes of past glories merge with the drumbeats of an uncertain future. Rohit Sharma, the architect of India's white-ball dominance, is on the brink of making a monumental decision. His longtime compatriot Virat Kohli, ever the embodiment of discipline and hunger, marches ahead with milestones still in sight.   Yet, as India looks toward the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, a pertinent question arises—what does the future hold for these titans of Indian cricket? And who will step up to carry forward their legacy? --------*-------*-----*----*----  Rohit Sharma: The Last Waltz in ODIs?  If Champions Trophy 2025 was indeed Rohit Sharma’s swansong in ODIs, he has bowed out on a high, leaving behind a legacy that will take year...
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