Prem Panicker

Cogito, ergo sum confusion. I write, edit, and teach writing. I write at https://t.co/Ns79Iq5J4Z and my article archives are at https://t.co/fYZPLMSn7L

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Articles

Chokers To Champions: RCB Finally Breaks The Curse

3 weeks ago | rediff.com | Prem Panicker |Faisal Shariff

A 17-year wait finally comes to an end for RCB and its iconic player, Virat Kohli. Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the final phases of the IPL, the mentality and motivations of superstar players on the latest episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their long wait for IPL glory, defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final at the Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. Sports and PastimeIPL 2025Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/Rediff
Shubman Gill's Crown of Thorns

1 month ago | rediff.com | Prem Panicker |Faisal Shariff

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the young, largely experimental, team picked for the five Test tour of England, and its prospects on the latest episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast. IMAGE: Shubman Gill is India's fifth youngest Test captain.
When is a good time to ask questions?

1 month ago | nationalheraldindia.com | Prem Panicker

How many days, weeks or months have to elapse before we can question authority on their sins of omission and commission? A friend — okay, a close acquaintance — came home earlier this week, and conversation turned at one point to Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the aftermath. “You’ve been writing a lot,” he told me. “Has it occurred to you that this may not be the right time to raise questions?”So when is the right time?, I asked.
Was Kohli Pushed to Retire?

1 month ago | rediff.com | Faisal Shariff |Prem Panicker

On this week's Sports and Pastime podcast, Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the likely reasons for Virat Kohli's Test retirement, his impact on Indian cricket and the debate surrounding his legacy. IMAGE: Will we see a cricketer like Virat Kohli again? From his understanding, based on conversations with people in the BCCI and some players, Prem suggests Kohli wasn't really going well with Coach Gautam Gambir.
Virat Kohli forged a revolution in attitude, only to meet a tragedy in exit

1 month ago | themorningcontext.com | Prem Panicker

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War as porn

1 month ago | prempanicker.substack.com | Prem Panicker

The one bright spot of the last 24 hours or so is the 37 minute-long press briefing by the armed forces. (Video here, transcript here). The odd quotable quote aside, it was factual and calm, with the service chiefs backing up their talking points with visual evidence wherever possible. And, bonus, the three service chiefs noticeably eschewed the obligatory “Under the leadership of…” references.
'Twas a famous victory

1 month ago | prempanicker.substack.com | Prem Panicker

Yes, well. Donald Trump, who promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office, and who has thrown his hands up and said “A pox on both your houses” after trying, and failing, over a hundred days-plus, has managed to stop one war. Or so he says. His Secretary of State Marco Rubio credits Vice President JD Vance, and himself, with bringing the ceasefire about. Not so fast, says India, indicating that the US had little or nothing to do with it.
Smoke Signals

1 month ago | prempanicker.substack.com | Prem Panicker

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After Rohit, Who??

1 month ago | rediff.com | Prem Panicker |Faisal Shariff

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss Rohit Sharma's captaincy and his impact as a batsman and explore potential successors for Team India on a special episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket with immediate effect on May 7, 2025. Earlier episodes of Sports and Pastime:King Kohli And Prince Suryavanshi'IPL Has Done Fantastic For Indian Cricket'IPL 2025: The Rise And Rise Of New CaptainsIs CSK Reduced To A Dhoni Fan Club? Drool... Drool...
King Kohli And Prince Suryavanshi

1 month ago | rediff.com | Prem Panicker |Faisal Shariff

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss RCB's dream run this IPL season and discuss Vaibhav Suryavanshi's future on the latest episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast. IMAGE: Virat Kohli hits a shot during a game in IPL 2025. IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest to hit a century in T20 cricket. Earlier episodes of Sports and Pastime:'IPL Has Done Fantastic For Indian Cricket'IPL 2025: The Rise And Rise Of New CaptainsIs CSK Reduced To A Dhoni Fan Club? Drool... Drool...