New Delhi, May 27 -- For decades, sports fandom in India was about loyalty, emotion, and the collective thrill of the game. Cricket, especially, was sacred territory -- a realm of gut-feel commentary, terrace arguments, and sheer instinctive passion. But with data becoming democratised, sports broadcasts have become richer, and second-screen culture has taken hold. This has paved the way for a new kind of fan to emerge, one who combines raw emotion with sharp analysis. These are not just fans, nor are they mere analysts.

Fanalyst, a blend of 'fan' and 'analyst', represents a new breed of sports enthusiasts who blend passion with precision. They don't make emotional investments, rather, they engage with the game through data, analytical t...