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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · 10d

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Spin is Key to the India-Australia Matchup

6th December 1980.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Sep 10

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Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s England vs India – The Decider, in podcast form. Who comes out on top? Is it the Bazballing #BishopandBear, or feisty Indian partnership @cricwriter.bsky.social and Raj Patel
Listen here and decide: megaphone.link/COMG4309803986
#EngVsInd @anniechave.bsky.social @guerillahendo.bsky.social

The Bishop and The Bear Ep97 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Aug 14

Judging past novels and authors on current sensibilities is a tough one. 50-years hence there will be so many things that they won’t accept which are “normal” today. My approach to books is to accept language and descriptions in the context of the time the author wrote and enjoy the writing & plot.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Aug 9

My #weekend #NewsOfTheDay #LoveDogs #AllBlacks #PassportLunch www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...

‘The dog ate my passport’: All Blacks rookie sorts pet’s mess to rescue debut

Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad when he realised his dog had eaten his passport

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Aug 8

Nice one Lea !

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Aug 8

“Social media is at its worst, a hyperbolic echo chamber that sucks energy out with every toxic post. No one knows better than Jasprit Bumrah that the journey from deification to vilification is an infinitesimally short one.”

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Hero and anti-hero: The complexities of being Jasprit Bumrah

A deep dive into the contradictions of Bumrah’s public image - why Indian cricket fans can’t decide whether he’s hero or anti-hero

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Aug 8

“Social media is at its worst, a hyperbolic echo chamber that sucks energy out with every toxic post. No one knows better than Jasprit Bumrah that the journey from deification to vilification is an infinitesimally short one.”

www.indianlink.com.au/hero-and-ant...

Hero and anti-hero: The complexities of being Jasprit Bumrah

A deep dive into the contradictions of Bumrah’s public image - why Indian cricket fans can’t decide whether he’s hero or anti-hero

www.indianlink.com.au

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Onion has outdone itself with this one 👇 😄

The Onion @theonion.com · Aug 5

111 Years Ago Today: War Declared By All

Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 31

Pakistan’s massive oil reserves 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 31

My story on the remarkable Rise of India in the world of #Chess and what has led to the great surge of top quality players in recent years. #FIDE #WorldChampion #DivyaDeshmukh #Gukesh

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Checkmate! India’s emergence as a global chess powerhouse

A new female grandmaster, a string of international wins, and India rethinking its place in the global chess arena

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 31

In 2021 in Australia India saved the Sydney Test then conquered the Gabba. Will the script repeat with Oval following Old Trafford ? I also revisit the drama at the end at Manchester. #INDvENG

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If Old Trafford was SCG, can India make Oval its new Gabba?

As ENGvIND 2025 moves to a final showdown, the series is poised for a finish as entertaining as AUSvIND 2021

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 28

#INDvENG #Handshake #BenStokes

Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

@linuxlea.bsky.social @finalwordcricket.bsky.social @ajarrod.bsky.social @guerillacricket.bsky.social @messyjez.bsky.social @icelandcricket.bsky.social @wisdencricket.bsky.social @thecricketer.com @thecricketpod.bsky.social @cricketbadger.bsky.social @wgrumblepants.bsky.social

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

“The final result notwithstanding, this is turning out to be a transformational series for Indian cricket, and one that gives immense hope for the future of the format in India.“

My take on the tour for India thus far including the Lord’s Test & the future.

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Lord's could be the pivot that India needed

The Third Test of the Eng v Ind 2025 series was more than just a match – it was a statement of intent, resilience, and rising potential.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

In this piece I explore failure at the highest level in sport (with focus on Anisimova’s loss at Wimbledon) and the mindset it takes to turn things around. And how elite athletes and high performers come out of it stronger.

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The loneliest arena in sport

The Amanda Anisimova Wimbledon loss made it painfully clear that the pursuit of greatness in sport can be very lonely.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Guerilla Cricket @guerillacricket.bsky.social · Jun 20

Author, raconteur and all round good guy @cricwriter.bsky.social
props up the bar of the #BishopandBear to help us preview the India Test series. As ever great cricket wisdom, but dodgy choice of gin
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#INDvsENG #ENGvsIND #andersontendulkartrophy

The Bishop and The Bear Ep95 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · May 17

As #BhagwatChandrasekhar celebrates his 80th, my tribute to his genius

“Over six heady months of 1971, Indian cricket threw away the shackles of infancy that had held her prisoner for four decades, and stepped decisively into adulthood.

#cricket #spin

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Bhagwat Chandrasekhar: Genius of the wrist

Indian cricket's coming of age in 1971, led by unlikely hero Bhagwat 'Chandra' Chandrasekhar, changed the game forever.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jun 9

“What #CarlosAlcaraz and #JannikSinner proved at the #FrenchOpen is that performance is rarely forged in isolation. It is often accelerated by the presence of a formidable rival whose skills and ability are matched only by their own.” Enjoy the read ! @rolandgarros.com theprint.in/opinion/alca...

Alcaraz’s French Open win against Sinner proves that rivals bring out the best in us

What Alcaraz and Sinner proved on Sunday is that performance is rarely forged in isolation.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jan 7

#Thread 1/5 : It is 47-years to the date Vietnamese troops rode into Cambodia and uprooted the #PolPot regime, perpetrator of the worst atrocities since #Hitler. I decided to visit the #GenocideMuseum in #PhnomPenh to mark the occasion. This used to be a school before it became a place of horrors.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jun 9

“What #CarlosAlcaraz and #JannikSinner proved at the #FrenchOpen is that performance is rarely forged in isolation. It is often accelerated by the presence of a formidable rival whose skills and ability are matched only by their own.” Enjoy the read ! @rolandgarros.com theprint.in/opinion/alca...

Alcaraz’s French Open win against Sinner proves that rivals bring out the best in us

What Alcaraz and Sinner proved on Sunday is that performance is rarely forged in isolation.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jun 5

#LousBoisson is scripting history at the #FrenchOpen and tonight when she takes on #CocoGauff in the #semifinal at #RolandGarros she will be looking to create it. I write about her remarkable run and why it is important to celebrate it.

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Lois Boisson is the rookie who downed 2 top players. Will she make Grand Slam history?

Lois Boisson came into the tournament with no pressure or expectations, embracing the chance to play in front of her home crowd. But she has made the most of the moment.

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · Jun 5

#LousBoisson is scripting history at the #FrenchOpen and tonight when she takes on #CocoGauff in the #semifinal at #RolandGarros she will be looking to create it. I write about her remarkable run and why it is important to celebrate it.

theprint.in/opinion/lois...

Lois Boisson is the rookie who downed 2 top players. Will she make Grand Slam history?

Lois Boisson came into the tournament with no pressure or expectations, embracing the chance to play in front of her home crowd. But she has made the most of the moment.

theprint.in

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Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social · May 17

As #BhagwatChandrasekhar celebrates his 80th, my tribute to his genius

“Over six heady months of 1971, Indian cricket threw away the shackles of infancy that had held her prisoner for four decades, and stepped decisively into adulthood.

#cricket #spin

sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/bhag...

Bhagwat Chandrasekhar: Genius of the wrist

Indian cricket's coming of age in 1971, led by unlikely hero Bhagwat 'Chandra' Chandrasekhar, changed the game forever.

sportstar.thehindu.com

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