Supriya Sobti Gupta on ‘Caught Out’: I wanted to bring out the human element in Indian cricket’s match-fixing saga

Supriya Sobti Gupta on ‘Caught Out’: I wanted to bring out the human element in Indian cricket’s match-fixing saga

Indian cricket had its rudest wake-up call in 2000 with the match-fixing allegations that ended the international careers of prominent players, including the former captain Mohammad Azharuddin. Many fans found it hard to reconcile with it and turned away from the game. Over two decades later comes a new documentary on Netflix,  Caught Out: Crime. […]

Continue Reading
‘Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket.’ documentary review: The cinematic retelling of Indian cricket’s match-fixing saga feels incomplete

‘Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket.’ documentary review: The cinematic retelling of Indian cricket’s match-fixing saga feels incomplete

Nearly 23 years after the muck of cricket match-fixing in India was uncovered by the Delhi Police, comes a new documentary on Netflix recounting that period from the people who were involved in it from all sides. Sports journalists who were the envy of plenty for being paid to do what they love – watch […]

Continue Reading