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In Small Towns, Big Dreams Die Quietly: Why India Needs Grassroots Leagues Like C11CL?

Throughout Indian cricket’s history, players from powerful boards like Delhi, Kolkata, Karnataka, and Mumbai have dominated the sport. However, why have there been relatively fewer talented cricket players from smaller boards like Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand? And why, even when these skills do emerge, people often struggle to acquire opportunities at higher levels?

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Is Indian Cricket Really Merit-Based ?

When Talent Costs Money: The Unspoken Reality of Cricket Selections in India

India proudly celebrates cricket as a merit-based sport, believing the scoreboard to be the ultimate judge. Yet, for lakhs of aspiring cricketers at the grassroots level, the scoreboard is often ignored long before the first ball is bowled. The uncomfortable truth is that access to opportunity in Indian cricket is frequently determined not by skill,

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Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from IPL

Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from IPL — What Next for the Spin Wizard

Indian cricket fans woke up to a surprising yet emotional update — Ravichandran Ashwin has officially retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of India’s greatest off-spinners, Ashwin announced on 27th August 2025 that his IPL journey has come to an end. While this marks the closing of a legendary chapter in the world’s

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Cheteshwar Pujara Retires

Cheteshwar Pujara Retires: End of an Era in Indian Test Cricket

On August 24, 2025, Indian cricket bid farewell to one of its most dependable soldiers — Cheteshwar Pujara. Known as India’s “Wall 2.0” after Rahul Dravid, Pujara has been the embodiment of patience, resilience, and classical Test match batting. His retirement from international cricket is not just the end of a career; it is the

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