The Cordon

Slow cricket writing for people who never stopped watching the whole day.

An independent, reader-funded publication — careful reporting and long-form writing, published behind a simple paywall. No advertisers, no sponsors.

Pre-launch membership opens 1 November. We launch on 15 November.

Pre-launch prices end in

Basic

After launch ₹2,999, now ₹2,499/ year
  • Your price never goes up if you buy during pre-launch
  • Every story
  • The full archive
  • Join the conversation in the comments
  • Access to all new products and events as they launch

Founding

After launch ₹4,999, now ₹2,999/ year
  • Help shape The Cordon
  • Your price never goes up if you buy during pre-launch
  • Quarterly town halls with the founder
  • Your feedback prioritised
  • Exclusive access to Publisher’s Notes, including regular financial & analytics reports
  • Early access to events, merchandise and new products
  • Everything in Basic