Arriving in Australia in the ember weeks of 2024, the Indian Test team is in an unusual position. They are, in a sense, defending champions. Starting in 1947, Asian teams toured Australia 30 times in a row without winning a series. Most of the time they didn’t come close: Australia won 24, six drawn. It […]
Lately, I have been thinking about the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and why it might not meet expectations. Here are some reasons why it could struggle. Curious to hear everyone's thoughts. 1. Lack of National Pride: Unlike the World Cup, where entire nations rally behind their teams, club football does not inspire the same […]