The enduring romance of film and cricket
In a tidal wave of bizarre misogyny, a section of media and fans ‘blamed’ actor Anushka Sharma’s presence at the Sydney semi-final for India’s loss to Australia. But then just a few months ago, Anuskha was the lucky charm driving her boyfriend Virat Kohli’s passion for runs. All-male fan clubs are a violently jealous fraternity and female gate crashers who lure away the soul-brother from their arms are hated with a force reserved for anyone snatching away male collective boyhood.
But heroes of the pitch have always paired well with heroines of the silver screen; you don’t have to be David and Victoria Beckham to know that stars of the sports field only burn brighter when Read More
