Essays

ESSAY: Italy, Scotland, & cricket's need for context

On ITA-SCO, Virat Kohli, Andrew Leonard, & an idea on how the cricket media can better cover associate nations.

Feb 9 • Tarutr Malhotra

Cricket's biggest winners and losers of 2025

I couldn't find a single comprehensive recap of the year, so I wrote one myself!

Jan 1 • Tarutr Malhotra

ESSAY: On Wiann Mulder, and respecting yourself

I didn’t want Wiann Mulder to break Lara’s 400-run record against Zimbabwe. So, why am I annoyed with his decision to declare on 367 not out?

Jul 9, 2025 • Tarutr Malhotra

ESSAY: 48 hours in Bangalore

A Bangalorean tries to make sense of RCB's drought-breaking victory and city-breaking parade.

Jun 5, 2025 • Tarutr Malhotra

The 52 best cricket stories of 2024

If you can't find at least a couple of stories you want to read, this newsletter probably isn't for you

Jan 1, 2025 • Tarutr Malhotra

The Best Cricket Stories of 2023!

Awards for the best, the stupidest, and the most entertaining cricket coverage of the last year!

Jan 7, 2024 • Tarutr Malhotra

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