Articles by Vedam Jaishankar
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Apr 08, 2021
Traditional media awaits paradigm shift as sports move towards direct fan engagement
Direct fan engagement is not a one-off phenomenon. Technology has made traditional mediums of engagement redundant, or at least less relevant in the emerging world order, and sports coverage is no exception. -
Dec 12, 2020
Emerging trends, technological boost has put India on cusp of sporting revolution
A wholly unexpected chain of events has put India on the cusp of a sporting revolution. It has taken a long time coming. But the signs are there to be seen. -
Aug 04, 2020
IPL 2020: BCCI’s decision to retain Chinese sponsors a pragmatic, rather than emotional step
The calls for BCCI to boycott Chinese sponsors, including Vivo, can be described as a knee-jerk reaction that rather than helping the cause would only end up in shooting Indian sport in the foot. -
Jul 23, 2020
BCCI awaits for Supreme Court to hear board's appeal as it seeks to overcome challenges on multiple fronts
The truth is, BCCI and Indian cricket desperately need leadership to overcome the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Jul 21, 2020
UAE likely to take the cake as postponement of T20 World Cup opens window for IPL 2020
With the ICC postponing T20 World Cup, the IPL Governing Council looks keen to conduct the T20 league in UAE, subject to government's nod. -
Jun 13, 2020
Why money-churning IPL is eminently central to BCCI's immediate fortunes and how the league affects other cricket boards' revenue structure
The alternative of IPL not taking place this year could leave a trail of pain and hardship for Indian cricket. BCCI itself would be hit by a double whammy – substantial loss in revenue coupled with a pointless increase in expenditure. -
Jun 06, 2020
Smart wearables could be key to shining the ball in post COVID-19 cricket world
With the onus being on shining the ball, smart-material cricket clothing is headed in another path-breaking direction. -
May 19, 2020
As sporting action resumes in post COVID world, it is time to reimagine IPL with new realities
Even as broadcasters would grapple hard to create an atmosphere for the viewer, it must be accepted that IPL, in particular, and sport, in general, will seem very different for some time to come. -
May 16, 2020
In absence of cricketing action due to COVID-19 crisis, Vanuatu becomes hot bed for betting
Vanuatu, a volcanic archipelago of around 80 tiny islands in the south Pacific Ocean, is probably the only nation which has not been hit by COVID-19. Yet tourism, its main stay, has been severely crushed by world-wide travel restrictions. -
May 12, 2020
Ian Chappell's LBW theory will do more harm than good, bringing back days of unimaginative cricket
All bowlers are capable of bowling down the leg side but very few batsmen can survive if constantly attacked from outside the leg stump.





