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A Study in Pink: The curious case of the ‘twilight phase’ in day-night Tests – a data story

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For decades, Test cricket had a template relationship with different times of the day. Swing and bounce early in the day, easier run-making post lunch coupled with a bit more spin and maybe – if conditions permit – a sprinkling of reverse swing in the evening. The advent of the day-night Tests in 2015 introduced … Read more

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: India is not just about Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, says Lyon

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From being among the ground-staff tending to the pitch at the Adelaide Oval to being a champion spinner excelling on its surface, Nathan Lyon has traversed an incredible journey. Back in a familiar environment, Lyon was at ease while also promoting his sport-for-all initiative, and these words were etched both in English and in Braille … Read more