Mr Jaishankar may have been talking metaphorically, but cricket is taking on literal meaning in Indian foreign policy. The country’s biggest passion is now an active diplomatic tool—especially with Pakistan.

The decision to bowl first in Brisbane after winning the toss has been criticised from the moment it happened and it has been repeated by experts that India lost the golden opportunity to bat on a friendly track,

India's cricket team has faced severe criticism following disappointing performances against Australia, prompting speculation regarding team dynamics between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. Significant issues in team selection and over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah highlight the need for strategic improvements.