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Rishabh Pant- as only Rishabh Pant can be!
Irrespective of the outcome at Leeds, the pendulum swinging away from India’s grasp on the deciding day of the first opening Test (of what is a long India tour of England), one thing can be said for certain.
It’s...
Cricket
Joe Root – could likely be the root cause of India’s woes in a hopefully epic series ahead
When one thinks about current players in the international fold who absolutely love batting, a name that undoubtedly comes to mind is that of Joseph Edward Root.
A name that’s not only synonymous with English cricketing giants but also...
Cricket
As South Africa conquer eminent milestone, world cricket celebrates as it has never before
There is a beautiful French proverb, ‘Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’, which when translated to English means ‘The more things change, the more they stay the same’, something we are all well versed with and perhaps relate...
Cricket
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – With India Refusing to Travel To Pakistan, What Can We Expect?
The Champions Trophy is possibly the most prestigious event in the history of ODI cricket after the ICC Cricket World Cup.
And perhaps is also significant for a Southern African nation who can hold their head high in surmounting...
Cricket
West Indies batters ought to guard against inconsistencies
The famous West Indian broadcaster, the late Tony Cozier from Barbados, often referred to as the voice of West Indian cricket, once expressed in a disheartened tone that the only consistent aspect of Windies cricket is their inconsistency. This statement...
Cricket
Some Pills Are Hard To Swallow In Latest IPL Auctions
The Indian Premier League stands out among the world’s best T20 leagues and every year it comes with a ton of surprises whether in the form of some new players or some shocking swaps, and now the tension...
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Cricket
Why South Africa’s Last Classical Marksman Hashim Amla Shall Never Be Forgotten
Good batsmen evoke comparisons with contemporaries. Great batsmen transgress eras. Hashim Amla Career deserves to be placed in the latter category.
Rare are those cricketers...
Cricket
Rohit Sharma Birthday Special: The Transformation From A ‘Wasted Talent’ To A Modern Day Batting Colossus
When Rohit Sharma is at his sublime best, the bat seems a mere extension of the arms, when he hits those pristine sixes, he...
Cricket
Revealed: AB de Villiers’ First Impression Of Virat Kohli
The 9th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) gave bowlers the ‘real’ idea of the nightmares they would have faced had 2 of the...
Analysis
Here are the Best Test innings of the Decade – 2010 to 2019
The last decade was an eventful one for Test Cricket, a format still regarded by the purists as the litmus test to measure a...
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Football
10 players you probably forgot played for Real Madrid
How many of these players do you remember playing for Real Madrid?
Cricket
Brian Lara: What We Often Underestimate or Ignore About The Legend ?
The records they make help popularize cricketers. Some are known by the style they carry.
There are also those who are known by the number...
Football
Inter Milan Transfers: 10 most expensive signings ranked
Real Madrid’s talented youngster Achraf Hakimi recently completed a €40 million ($44.9 million) transfer to Inter Milan after spending the past two seasons on...
Tennis
Why ‘‘Battle of the Sexes’’- Bobby Riggs versus Billie Jean King was important?
Among all the matches played between men and women on the tennis court as part of the Battle of the Sexes, we look back...
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Cricket
Why the Women’s game dotes on Deandra Dottin, a one of a kind talent
Depending on who you are, whether a besotted fan or a scathing critic, you can hardly underplay the importance of Barbadians to the West...
Analysis
Has Limited-overs Cricket Affected KL Rahul’s Test Approach?
India vs England, 2018
India's top-order batsman KL Rahul has been on song in the shortest format of the game this year. Runs have followed...
Cricket
Have We Been Fair To Andy Flower And His Unsung Legacy?
Every sport offers theories, which could be incomplete. But we live by them akin to believing a puritanical ritual, seldom putting forth our questions.
For...
Formula 1
Prelude to 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix: 5 greatest races at Interlagos
What have been the 5 best races at Interlagos?
Was it Alonso's crowning glory in 2005, the year where Raikkonen fortified his defenses with an...
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Cricket
World Cup Flashback: 2007 Final
The 2007 World Cup in West Indies was the most forgettable or remembered for all sorts of wrong reasons. Two of the biggest draws...
Analysis
The Best Of David Warner In Tests: His Career-Defining Knocks
Australian cricket team opening batsman David Warner showed his mettle in the recently-concluded Test series against Pakistan.
The veteran opener brought back the days with...
Football
Juventus beat Barcelona by 3–0 at their home
In the UEFA Champions League group match late on Tuesday, Juventus beat Barcelona 3–0 at home. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 2 goals from the penalty...
Formula 1
Champions Mercedes Reveal 2020 Car! Could This Be Hamilton’s New Winning Machine?
We are still several days from being visors-down, all clear and jet set to go for the 2020 Formula 1 season. The Australian Grand...
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Football
Top 10 moments in East Bengal’s 100-year history
East Bengal are one of the very few sporting associations in India with a socio-ethnic identity.
The club was founded on August 1, 1920,...
Cricket
Expectations from a young Rishabh Pant as he prepares for his Test Debut
India vs England: 3rd Test match, Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge is not just a ground for England. It's a fortress of sorts.
It could be said,...
Arsenal
Premier League End-of-Season Awards | Nominees and Predicted Winners
With the dust settling on the 2019-20 Premier League season, it is time to look back on the players and managers who made a...
Analysis
IPL 2019: Most dangerous all-rounder of each team
The aspect of all-rounders in T20 cricket is crucial. Apart from contributing with either bat or ball, each player contributes immensely well in the...
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Cricket
South Africa Express: A tribute to Shabnim Ismail
No tribute to Shabnim Ismail could ever be complete without suggesting how she manifests the meaning of her name, bringing its essence, to a...
Cricket
The impact of left-arm pacers in ICC World Cup 2019
The rise of left-arm pacers in world cricket has been a success story since years now. What is impressive is that there is a...
Cricket
Sana Mir: Structural changes needed in Pakistan Women’s Cricket
Cricket continues to be a male-dominated sport. But it is the women who are gradually and steadily peaking in the gentleman's game. And without...
Analysis
Celebrating 3 greatest knocks by Brian Lara in Test Cricket
Brain Lara retired more than 13 years ago, but even today, when his name is uttered, it evokes the utmost respect in the cricketing...
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Cricket
Where does Tom Latham, the man behind 2018’s most dogged effort stand in world cricket?
There are batsmen who'll always be remembered for runs. They'll always be poster-boys of cricket. There'll be those who'll be respected for possessing grace....