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[19 Nov 2008 | 6 Comments | 460 views]
My Quintessential Champion

Kumble was special because everyone could relate to him.

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[5 Nov 2008 | 11 Comments | 680 views]
A Man Of His Own Terms

A tribute to the retiring Sourav Ganguly

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[5 Oct 2008 | 10 Comments | 1,254 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 | 331 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 | 466 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 | 273 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 | 1,780 views]
BCCI Announces Caste-Based Reservations in Indian Cricket Team

A satirical piece about Indian cricket.

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[5 Jul 2008 | 3 Comments | 261 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 …

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[5 Apr 2008 | No Comment | 161 views]
Unfulfilled Potential

Is it the end for Shoaib?
Some call him the Rawalpindi express and some consider him the villain of Pakistani Cricket. You can love him one second and hate him the next, and that is the essence of Shoaib Akhtar. His career has been filled with ups and downs, occurring due to his flamboyant nature as …

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[5 Apr 2008 | No Comment | 155 views]
Formula Is Number 1 For India

The 2008 Formula one season is underway and promises to be amongst the more exciting seasons as Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen and McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton try to come up trumps. What adds to the thrill this season are the changes that the FIA has introduced- the most significant one being the banning of Traction Control which …