After ICC U19 Cricket World Cup triumph, what next for India's young stars?
In sport, certain teams and individuals are often accompanied by an aura of inevitability — a firm belief among both fans and neutrals that, come a major tournament, they will not disappoint. Examples over the years have included Rafael Nadal ahead of a French Open title defence and the all-conquering Australian cricket side of the last decade before a World Cup. They almost always found a way to prevail — sometimes through spectacular quality, at other times through sheer doggedness. Continue reading
In sport, certain teams and individuals are often accompanied by an aura of inevitability — a firm belief among both fans and neutrals that, come a major tournament, they will not disappoint. Examples over the years have included Rafael Nadal ahead of a French Open title defence and the all-conquering Australian cricket side of the last decade before a World Cup. They almost always found a way to prevail — sometimes through spectacular quality, at other times through sheer doggedness. Continue reading