After graduating in Economics from St Xavier's College, Mathew Varghese
did a journalism course before joining Cricinfo. Born and brought up in
Bombay, Mathew thought hailing from the same city as Sachin Tendulkar
would automatically make him inherit some of the genius. Sadly, besides
a low grip on the bat handle, he acquired nothing else. He still dreams
of being the perfect cricketer - a Bradmanesque batsman who can blend
aggression with dour defence; a bowler who can perform the roles of
McGrath, Lee and Warne; a fielder in the Jonty class; and a
captain-cum-coach with an unprecedented record.
Did you have Gujarat Titans among your favourites to win the title at the start of IPL 2022? The newcomers lost only four of their 16 matches en route to the title, the fewest losses in a season after inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals' three in 2008. Hardik Pandya, who had won four previous titles with Mumbai Indians, lifted the trophy in his first season as captain - his record now reads five wins in five IPL finals. So what clicked for the champions in IPL 2022? We take a quick look at their season.
