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In the prosperous city of Indore, rapid urbanization had left historical demolition in its wake. It was a travesty for an area once known for its Maratha royal grandeur, so MPCA’s cricket museum is a fine attempt at salvaging the lost pride #CricketTwitter thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

The legendary swords of Sachin Tendulkar – his 10,000th run in ODI transpired in Indore and he crafted an unprecedented ODI double ton in Gwalior – and Sir Donald Bradman are placed adjacently in the new museum at the Holkar Stadium. The Australian virtuoso relied on William Sykes Limited for his tools, and the manufacturer rarely disappointed given his triple centuries, the 1934 Ashes where he scored a staggering 758 runs, and a legendary partnership worth 451 with Bill Ponsford. Read more about MPCA's infotainment zone: thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

Denis Compton has played a season for the Holkars . @readwhiteglove @iamaryansurana

The Holkars had a rich legacy in and around present day Indore and few landmarks still stand out in the 21st century as testimony to the rich history of that era . The Rajwada palace was where Devi Ahilyabai Holkar lived and ruled the kingdom . CK Nayudu was Holkar’s Kohli .

Patience is a virtue seldom seen in a world of instant gratification, but the Indore Test of 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy was an aberration. Standing in for Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon devised a 7-2 leg-side field for Cheteshwar Pujara, a wristy nurdler of the ball with fleet-footed movements. The dots piled up, annoying skipper Rohit Sharma in the dressing room, as a message was sent out to counterattack. Eventually the visitors won the first-blink challenge as Lyon and Smith, alert at leg slip, combined to vindicate the trap. Dismissed for 163 in the second inns, India lost at home, an exception prior to the Trans-Tasman hammering. ‘’An Australian jersey, signed by the playing eleven, commemorates the occasion,’’ MPCA official Rajiv Risodkar briefs. Find more such fascinating tidbits about Indore's new cricket museum: thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

A definitive guide on Uttarakhand's phenomenal rise in Indian domestic cricket, brought to you by journalist @iamaryansurana, who travelled to the hill state to understand the quiet revolution. youtube.com/watch?v=LFEYmi…

In Indore, the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, growth has unfortunately come at the expense of the prestigious past. Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association’s brand new museum is a fine attempt at salvaging the lost pride #CricketTwitter My ground report thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

A very good one by @iamaryansurana!!! A must-read. Pretty smooth flow, I must say.

Another wonderful article by @iamaryansurana worth a read.. full link as below 👇🏾 thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

The Marshall-Vengsarkar rivalry of 1983, Kapil Dev's heroics, Anil Kumble's valiance despite a broken jaw, Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Don Bradman's willow. The brand new museum at the Holkar Stadium in Indore captures the historical footprint of cricket well thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

An alluring cricket museum is a boon for Indore, for its cultural identity had fallen prey to rapid urbanization. thewhiteglove.in/a-postcard-fro…

Nice piece @readwhiteglove on ENG #cricket. Understand on Crawley, but remain a fan of his sublime shot-making, lost in execution; & Pope's a v fine #5 bat lent slim chance at 3 (& effectively opening). Ahmed, Robinson, Tongue feels promising. @iamaryansurana @TReynolds_Sport

It's been over a month since I launched my own long-form media publication. We've done a comprehensive ground report on Uttarakhand's leap, an article on the safety net failed cricketers are benefitting from, and a profile of a pace prodigy in Bangladesh where spinners hold sway.

Since 2024, spinners have bowled over 66% of Sri Lanka’s overs at home, leaving pacers with inadequate miles under their legs. Backtracking the point of calculation to 2022, their fast bowlers have had a better average than the opponent in only five of 13 multi-match Test series.

Ahead of a tri-nation T20 series in Ireland featuring the hosts and Pakistan, which will provide valuable match exposure in conditions similar to those expected in England, Windies Women have gathered in Newport for a preparatory camp. A decade ago, West Indies women flexed their muscles to nab the T20 World Cup. Another edition looms large, but their batting line-up is not at all primed for an encore, writes @neha_shetty7 Read the analytical feature: thewhiteglove.in/eleventh-hour-…

Gujarat Titans' catch-dropping spree reminded me of another night where the ballooning top-edge came to be a source of apprehension rather than anticipatory delight. Read the satirical feature: thewhiteglove.in/up-above-the-w…

2024 onwards, Sri Lanka has the worst strike rate against pace in death overs and the second-highest dot-ball percentage among the top ten ODI teams. The unassuming man-manager behind India and South Africa’s finest hour, Gary Kirsten joins the islanders thewhiteglove.in/the-architect-…

Many congratulations to our founder, @iamaryansurana! Indeed a red-letter day.

For a dozen years no senior national side from Sri Lanka has made a global tournament final, and the onus now is on the volatile board along with head coach Gary Kirsten to help the emblematic lion rediscover its roar thewhiteglove.in/the-architect-… #ICCWorldCup2027 #CricketTwitter #SLC

Outside noise is weighing down Sri Lanka. Having marshalled the Indians through a cacophony of criticism en route 2011 glory, Kirsten is well suited to help the lion rediscover its roar, writes @Muskaanrathore7 thewhiteglove.in/the-architect-…