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[5 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 32 views]
Indian Cricket 2008: A Year In Review

Cricket is a sport that we fervent followers look to for instant gratification - it can be five days long at times, but even a great session’s play will make us feel like we are the number one team in the world.

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[19 Nov 2008 | 6 Comments | 290 views]
Rampant India on the Rise

Indian cricket has never been in better health

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[19 Nov 2008 | 6 Comments | 282 views]
My Quintessential Champion

Kumble was special because everyone could relate to him.

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[5 Nov 2008 | 10 Comments | 449 views]
A Man Of His Own Terms

A tribute to the retiring Sourav Ganguly

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[5 Oct 2008 | 8 Comments | 498 views]
Indian Football - The Future Is Bright

Surprisingly, and rather discreetly, even the Indian football team made history, qualifying for the Asian Cup after a gap of 27 years.

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[5 Oct 2008 | 3 Comments | 256 views]
Flattering To Deceive

The good do not become great overnight, for that all-important transition involves single-minded dedication and passion, and the right attitude to boot.

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[5 Sep 2008 | 8 Comments | 365 views]
Making History…A Little Too Late

…if a tiny nation like New Zealand, which has a population of about 4 million - 1/250th of that of India, can win 77 Olympic medals over the last 100 years then why, oh why, has India, the 7th largest country in the world, only won 19 Olympic medals in its entire Olympic history?

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[5 Sep 2008 | 3 Comments | 210 views]
Mohammad Asif – A Chequered Career

His face flushed with droplets of sweat, Mohammad Asif calmly walks back to the top of his bowling mark. The wind is gentle and the atmosphere expectant. The grin on his face says it all: he is in full command. He trudges in, his limbs moving like clockwork, his run-up rhythmic, his approach measured and …

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[5 Sep 2008 | 11 Comments | 972 views]
BCCI Announces Caste-Based Reservation in Indian Cricket Team

A satirical piece about Indian cricket.

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[5 Jul 2008 | 2 Comments | 179 views]
Reviving The Olympics

It's been a great six months for the world of sport.
For sport fans everywhere, 2008 has been an unforgettable year. In cricket, we’ve seen the new Indian Premier League captivate audiences and bring new fans to the sport. We have also been witness to one of the biggest sporting upsets of the year: the …