The winner isn’t the one who wins it all; rather he’s the one who gives it (his) all. And that winner is Lewis Hamilton, now a five-time Formula 1 World Champion. In a season where in front of the Briton’s…
Bravo is gone! But hey- do you care?
Back in 2014, a usually disoriented West Indies were in New Zealand. The ODI series was lost and there seemed hardly a surprise about the outcome. Yet, the 5th match at Hamilton turned out to be an unusually intriguing run-fest.…
Kimi Raikkonen Clinches The 2018 US Grand Prix
In Jonathan Demme’s 1993- epic “Philadelphia”, toward the conclusion of the legal drama, we are served a poignant dialogue as the verdict is about to be heard. As an ailing Tom Hanks sits patiently keen to hear the ruling beside…
10 Quotes on Virat Kohli That Prove Why He’s An Extraordinary Cricket Player
What’s the first thing that strikes your mind when you hear the name, Virat Kohli? Most probably, the backbone of Indian Cricket Team or the run machine? Some consider him as a modern-day great while few hail him as King…
As the Iceman turns 39, We Recollect The Best Kimi Raikkonen moments in 2018?
Usually, emotions are ingrained in the heart of a man. It’s not the other way round. But well, there are exceptions too. Just that they need to be Ice Cold in the heat of Formula 1! You may take Formula…
Which are some of the top knocks by Gautam Gambhir: A Forgotten Hero?
Who is your Gautam Gambir? Is he the near-perfect partner to Viru, the man behind the intense eyes, the batsman behind that determined stance, or the man who was left out perhaps in the cold? Whether the country has been…
5 World Records set by Rahul Dravid that would make any cricket fan proud
Few batsmen have been afforded the respect that Rahul Dravid commands. But then, there haven’t been many who were as respected by their teammates as they were admired by the opponents. Rahul Dravid records are still unbeatable today. Rahul Dravid,…
All you need to know about Saurabh Choudhary and his gold medal at Youth Olympics
Well, for starters, one can’t help but feel glad and thankful that at least, there’s a Wikipedia page on Saurabh Choudhary. What’s, even more, heartwrenching- don’t read sarcasm here- is that gold-winning Saurabh Choudhary at Youth Olympics also has information…
4 Best Cricket Stadiums in the World and Why You Need to Visit Them Once
Often, the confrontation between those at home watching cricket is whether the sport is best watched on the home TV, when streamed online or when visiting a live game, at the stadium. But no matter what kind of fan you…
Some Outstanding Tiger Woods Records That Celebrate His Legend
Tiger-Tiger everywhere, not a record left to break! In a lighter sense of the word, there are records and there’s Tiger Woods. It seems, often the two need one another. One could call them Siamese twins. One wonders just how…
7 Mind Boggling Cricket Facts That Will Exhilarate You
Cricket is a game of uncertainty and we must agree to the fact that “A game is not over until it’s over”. We have seen numerous nail-biting finishes that have gone down the wire. One team loses and other wins,…
All You Need to Know About The Mcgregor vs Khabib Fallout
Stunning results are often overshadowed in the world of sports, and at times, for good measure. From a popular cultural perspective, India versus Pakistan games have kept Cricket spectators around the world on their toes, given the verbal volleys and…
Are we surprised at how West Indies are playing? Why did they lose at Rajkot?
If you were in Kohli’s victorious team at Rajkot, you may frankly have laughed seeing the West Indies. Somewhere, you may have felt strange that why was the Test not made into an official 3-day game? If you were a…
Should India have played Mayank Agarwal against the West Indies?
Mayank Agarwal isn’t a serial killer. Mayank Agarwal has no plans on shooting anyone inside the Indian parliament. There’s nothing wrong that he’s done in his life to afford the treatment being meted out to him. Raising slogans on pseudo but…
West Indies tour of India: Can the Windies hold fort against India? If so, how?
Even before a single ball has been bowled in the West Indies tour of India, the popular verdict is out there. Possibly eleven people in ten have yelled from the top of their lungs: it’s an out and out India…
Is there a greatness to Lewis Hamilton? If yes, then what is it?
Those who spend their day on social media trolling others; reducing them to a subject of endless memes may never understand the guts needed to be a certain Lewis Hamilton. Only when you stand in the boots of a man…
2018 Russian Grand Prix: 5 things to look forward to at Sochi
Snowy mountains, tons of Vodka, nippy evening breeze and a race track that lets cars go flat out, especially on the very long main straights- Sochi excites as much as it bewilders audiences. How on earth did the Ferraris didn’t…
What next for “Law-less” West Indies after Stuart Law’s resignation?
Stuart Law’s resignation leaves the Westindies in a state of rebuilding: it’s like having to climb back a building from stairs in the wake of an elevator’s breakdown! A few months back, Australian Stuart Law had this to say about…
Calypso Punch: Hayley Matthews scores maiden ODI century vs Proteas
Before she arrived for the series, Hayley Matthews was asked one question, “What was her ambition for the tournament against the mighty South Africans?” In an earnest but enthusiastic reply, the 20-year-old batswoman said, “I’d love to get a hundred.”…
What Are Some Of The Most Incredible Chris Gayle Records: ODI, T20, Test Match That Confirm His Legend?
The way the West Indies play every now and again, there exists a mortal threat that they may become a thing of the past, one fine day. But what won’t ever be forgotten is one man: Christopher Henry Gayle. Both…
With so many interesting duels already, we’re seeing some best games of Asia Cup 2018
Who would have thought that inside a week of its start, there would be so many encounters that would end up being some of the best games of Asia Cup 2018, isn’t it? One expected Asia Cup 2018 to be…
How Many Of These Michael Phelps Records Do You Know?
“Put a sports car into a full-length, Olympic-size pool and remain jaw-dropped by the magnanimity of the sight of speed: the man who could produce some spine-chilling moves inside the pool at great speed with utter ease inspired a popular…
Racing Line: F1, motor-sport writing & the rising culture of sports writing with Dhruv George
Ever heard that saying, “when you do what you love, you do not end up doing a job; you end up getting paid for following your passion.” Chances of you hearing the above are perhaps more than the number of…
Who are the top Indian women weightlifters?
When you happen to be a weightlifter, you do not merely lift weighty kilos of iron in front of a hugely anticipating crowd; you lift the hopes of your country on your broad shoulders. Through your efforts, the nation rises in unison.…
MS Dhoni will be very important for Team India in Asia Cup. Here’s why?
For a team that is often habitual of winning with ease and so used to seeing chase-master Kohli peaking despite challenges, one wonders, how would the narrative of the 2018 Asia Cup pan out? This is, especially when Virat has…