If looks could kill, you’d either resort to James Dean, Alain Delon, Natalie Wood, Rita Hayworth or Aishwarya Rai. If on-screen acting could rescue you from the edge of boredom, you’d put on a Tom Hanks film. If you had…
The emphatic charm of playing at Lord’s and questions Kohli has to deal with
The Ashes have often unfurled surprising outcomes here. It was here that India lifted their maiden world cup in 1983. Dravid struck his most phenomenal hundred here back in 2011, after missing out on one during his debut. Tendulkar hasn’t…
Virat is called King Kohli for a reason!
“There are good batsmen, there are great batsmen; then there’s a Virat Kohli” History repeats itself. But perhaps only then, when legends take control. The last time that India prayed together for a cricketer, that kids wanted to bat like…
Thanks to social media, remains of French skier, missing in the Alps, found after 64 years
It’s not only the friendships and bonds that the social media helps forge for an individual. It’s even leading to breakthrough discoveries, believe it or not. About 64 years ago, a noted French skier Henri La Masne had gone missing. Henri…
Full Throttle! A Poem Celebrating Fernando Alonso
Cool as a cucumber Age is just a number, You’ll keep hearing rhetorics time and again, Undaunted you moved then, unstoppable seems your game, You never needed nick-names, Yet you were anointed some, A few called you…
Chris Gayle has proven there’s still fight left in him for his Windies
Not your best man when you’re probing his technique. Not an ideal fit for a Dream XI consisting of technically virtuous batsmen. He can purchase the biggest house in the Caribbean. But he cannot buy footwork in any part of…
Why is no one talking about the Indian Blind Cricket Team?
They beat Pakistan recently to clinch another edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup. And when you win against Pakistan- given the intense rivalry Pakistan’s closest neighbour shares with it- it’s supposed to be a mega achievement. They’ve always given…
Save Virat the blues, get back to scoring runs Pujara, Rahane in England
In the contest against Essex, an important practice game for Team India, there were concerns looming large around the top order. Dhawan- 0 and Pujara- 1 and you knew immediately that this isn’t a great start to the Test ambition…
Why is no one talking about Nico Hulkenberg?
“Lack of podiums will not weary him, his speed will not detest him” What’s your take about Nico Hulkenberg? Isn’t he the ‘somewhere in the middle’ sort of a man? In a lighter vein, had Hollywood set out to carve…
Why we mustn’t downplay Lewis Hamilton’s win at Hockenheim to fortune?
Lewis Hamilton entered the Hockenheimring 8 points shy of championship leader Sebastian Vettel. But that didn’t explain why he felt distraught. Not only had he lost his home Grand Prix, a few days ago at Silverstone but had endured quite…
Hashim Amla Scales a Rare Peak for South Africa, Reaches 9000 Test Runs
South African cricket isn’t the one to be submerged in a state of crisis. But in recent times, there’ve been a few concerns that they’ve had to live with. The constant state of injuries to Dale Steyn has been a…
The undoubtable talent and dilemma of Carlos Brathwaite
Dismay and dismal performances are often a customary mode of operation for the West Indies. In March 2018- the West Indies were participating in an embarrassing tournament so to speak. It was something probably none of their former heroes might…
Bismah Maroof: Pakistan’s dogged soldier!
Breaking into the national team at 15, becoming a regular shortly thereafter and, going onto captain the limited overs side until eventually becoming a leader across formats- life’s come a full circle for Bismah Maroof. From a distance, if you…
A poetic tribute to Smriti Mandhana
On the occasion of her 22nd birth-anniversary, here’s a humble tribute to the one and only Smriti Mandhana- she’s a keeper of India’s hope and she’s the fire that cools the side amid pressure. The scoreboard has been ticking…
‘Bhuvi’ bowls a no-ball at nets and it’s a laughathon for all: what’s up Bhuvneshwar Kumar?
In an age where constant headlines either belong to Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni, one man has ensured that Indian Team is not only about blitzkriegs of the bat. That bowling too is very much the strength of Indian Team…
West Indies, What Are You Going To Do About Legend Devon Smith
“Wanted: a strong back-foot/front-foot, dependable Test batsman with temperament. Necessary: the ability to rotate strike and play Test cricket as Test cricket. Must-have: the consistency to strike the fifties Avoid: Making a joke out of West Indies opening order” Any…
South Africa stun the cricket world, get bowled out for 73
What happens when a giant is befallen? What becomes of the behemoth when it’s plundered and reduced to rubble by a tiny fieldsman? At the conclusion of the First Test in Sri Lanka, their visitors didn’t just fall, they challenged…
Distraught fans, dazed, boozed out & confused sum up heartbreaking England loss in World Cup
England were expected to bring it home. They weren’t to come back empty-handed. Not at all- who would’ve thought that Harry Kane’s side would return sans the mega prize of it all- the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Well not in…
Lewis Hamilton withdraws from racing, releases new single “Deliberate Tactics”
July 2018, Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix. We are in England; the country of Thatcher supporters, Theresa May haters, a nation renowned for being home to Harry Potter, Her Majesty’s Secret Service and, Boris Johnson, along with…
What were the 5 key moments of the 2018 British Grand Prix
Some saw it thrilling, some found it rather desolate, and perhaps others weren’t expecting such a surprising turnaround. The Silver Arrows didn’t take the top step of the podium. That alone was pitiable for Mercedes fans and their hurt is…
5 drivers who need to deliver a strong British Grand Prix
The grids have been decided, the tyre compounds chosen, Hamilton’s drafted his name right at the top ahead of the two Ferrari’s- the 2018 British Grand Prix has all the prospects of being yet again a closely-followed race. In the…
Bangladesh scuttled for 43 at Antigua. Still, the West Indies have their concerns ahead of them
The Sri Lankans came here to the Caribbean. They didn’t last that long in Trinidad. They fought valiantly well though at St. Lucia. After earning a draw in a low-scoring contest, they escaped the Caribbean with a rare victory- a…
Germany’s coach Joachim Low to stay on as manager despite massive World Cup shocker
Germany were expected to not just defend their World Cup title, rather win it. It’s a change of perspective if you think of it honestly. You defend something which you feel you are fragile or weak to lose out on.…
5 lessons we learnt at the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix
A disclaimer appeared loud and bold ahead of two vital F1 teams as the Formula One caravan descended at the Red Bull Ring, nestled between the picturesque Austrian hills for the 31st installation of the Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari hadn’t…
Messi and Ronaldo are the star attractions at Russia’s legendary Russian Academy of Arts
In the heart of the iconic city of Moscow, the capital of the Putin-land in Russia stands the Russian Academy of Arts. For the longest time, it’s been known as the USSR Academy of Arts and at present, it happens…