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The rise of Bihar’s cricket prodigies

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Avijit Ghosh


Avijit Ghosh

Avijit Ghosh is a associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandi
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Last month, when Ishan Kishan lit up India with a blistering innings that punctured Pakistan in Colombo, in the T20 World Cup, a widely circulated WhatsApp message said: ‘Ek Bihari sab pe bhaari’ (Takes just one Bihari to bring down all opponents). Sunday night against New Zealand, when the “Pocket Rocket” delivered another fine performance – a crackling half century, and a clutch of outstanding outfield catches – it’s pretty certain, similar WhatsApp messages were doing the rounds.

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