In first IPL 2020 match itself, Chennai Super Kings signal their intentions
How does he manage to do it every time? Every single year, they age gracefully. So gracefully that Dad’s Army is now taken in a positive moniker. MS Dhoni and…
Naomi Osaka’s face masks – Defining moments in the history of sports
Naomi Osaka had a magnificent US Open as she defeated Victoria Azarenka in three sets to win her second title. It was a grand redemption for Osaka, who had not…
Crisis off the field – Cricket in Australia, South Africa going through turbulent times
The year 2020 was supposed to be a blockbuster year for sports. Indian Premier League, Tokyo Olympics, Wimbledon and French Opens, ICC World T20 in Australia and the Women’s World…
Lionel Messi and the burden of being an unhappy legend
Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona for at least on more season, but against his wishes.
Coronavirus in IPL 2020 – Players must not take threat lightly
Sports in the times of the coronavirus pandemic is a massive challenge. 2020 was the year of the ICC World T20, the Tokyo Olympics, French Open, Wimbledon and IPL. It…
National Sports Awards – Ignoring Chess players, coaches raises questions on ‘merit’
The 2020 National Sports Awards was different for many reasons. The coronavirus pandemic forced the awards to be presented virtually to many athletes for the first time in history. Only…
Amidst coronavirus in UAE, can the BCCI hold IPL without logistical hassles?
There are only 20 days to go for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the UAE. Yet, the schedule has not yet been announced. The schedule…
James Anderson’s record will stand for long – That is why he is THE GOAT
On the fifth and final day of the Southampton Test between England and Pakistan, there was a major threat looming. Rain and a wet outfield were threatening to prevent one…
Azhar Ali – Most berated, most under-rated or most misunderstood
Azhar Ali, the Pakistan skipper, came into bat when his team were reeling at 30/4. In overcast skies, on a juicy pitch with the new ball, it was the perfect…
IPL 2020: How right is Ricky Ponting in telling R Ashwin not to indulge in ‘mankading’?
Mankading! The method of run-out where a bowler dismisses a non-striker by hitting the bails before bowling when the latter is outside the crease. This term created a furore in…