April 2023 archive — ISL Live Coverage
April 2023 brought a mix of opinion pieces and quick takes to ISL Live Coverage. You’ll find seven posts that touch cricket, hockey, football, and how fans — especially girls — follow sports in India. Each piece aims to explain one question clearly and help you form your own view.
The most debated post asks: is Rohit Sharma a waste of talent in Test cricket? That article reviews his limited‑overs brilliance, his mixed early Test form, and the strong case for judging him by recent centuries as an opener. It doesn’t shout answers; it walks through evidence and asks you to weigh potential against consistency.
We also revisited India’s world cup history in a short post that lists major wins and milestones. It highlights the five cricket world cup titles and points to turning moments in 1983, 1987, 2011, 2013 and 2019. If you want a quick refresher on India’s big tournament days, that piece is useful.
Hockey’s decline in India gets a clear, practical look. The write up names three main problems: weak investment, poor grassroots access, and governance hurdles. It suggests where fixes could start — better stadiums, coach training, and smoother management — so the sport can stop sliding.
Two posts focus on Virat Kohli. One asks whether Indians are proud of him and keeps the tone simple: yes, pride is strong but mixed with high expectations. Another traces how Kohli began in Delhi, moved through age‑group cricket, and reached the national team through hard work and smart choices. Both are short reads good for context or when you want to explain his rise to someone new to cricket.
There’s a practical list of other sports where India does well: badminton, athletics, hockey, tennis, chess, shooting and wrestling. That post names players and results to follow, so you can spot rising stars and national strengths beyond cricket.
Finally, a short piece checks whether Indian girls watch sports on TV. The answer is straightforward: many do, and viewership is rising, especially for cricket, badminton and football. The article points to more female commentators and pro players as signs that interest is real and growing.
Quick takeaways: if you want debate and analysis start with the Rohit Sharma piece and the hockey analysis. For history and context pick the world cup and Virat origin posts. If you want short lists and recommendations read the post on other sports and the piece about girls watching sports. Each post is short enough to read in five minutes and written to help you talk about Indian sport with friends.
How to use this archive
Use the April 2023 archive to catch up fast. Read the Rohit and hockey posts for debate and solutions. Skim the Virat and world cup pieces for history and context. Use the list of sports to discover events to watch or players to follow.
Where to go next
Pick one article, read it, and leave a comment or question. Tell us which topic you want more of — analysis, player profiles, or fan stories. We’ll cover the angles that matter to you.
