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David, A Goliath Among Batsmen

David Warner, quick to decimate the best of bowlers, has been in prime form​. Scores of 163, 116 and 253 in the current home Test series against New Zealand reveal a willow-wielder at the top of his game and at his marauding best, writes K. C. Vijaya Kumar.

Once In A Generation Paceman: Mitchell Johnson

To see this marauding Aussie thundering into bowl was a great spectacle. Simply put, Mitchell Johnson will be missed.

Djoker Underlines No 1 Status

Novak Djokovic, ridiculously ahead of the field in the rankings, picked up 1,300 points he probably did not need in winning 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 20 minutes against Roger Federer and is unchallenged​ on any surface against any opponent as the best player in the world.

Virat Kohli Grows In Stature

The new Test captain Virat Kohli was in control, and it is a matter of time before he holds the reins in ODIs and Twenty20s too as Dhoni inches towards his twilight.

2015 Look Back: Top Indian Sports And Sports Persons

From the crowning of Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza  (women’s doubles) as numero unos in their respective sports to Anirban Lahiri’s European tryst on the golf course; from Indian hockey clawing back into the top echelons of the world to Aditi Chauhan making waves on a different turf — individuals and teams put their best foot forward in the year preceding the Rio Games.

Retirements In Cricket: Easing Up Seems To Be Cathing Up!

Retirements are personal decisions but the truth is they are being hastened by the whirlwind itineraries that derail players. The choice then becomes an almost open-and-shut case — pack your Test whites and make some money through Twenty20s and ODIs, writes K. C. Vijaya Kumar .

The Journey Of Sania Mirza

“My journey in life and in sport has been truly fabulous — full of emotions that only I and my family members can experience,” says Sania Mirza.

Rohit Sharma: Getting The Blues In White!

With the phenomenal ability he possesses, the heart wants Rohit Sharma to fire even in Test cricket. But when it comes to the head, one is almost convinced that Sharma’s days​ in India whites are all but numbered. Hope he proves us wrong! 

Why I Voted For Messi

There’s never a dull moment when you’re watching a game that Lionel Messi is part of. Even the sanest of commentators let their guard down while describing the Argentinian wriggling past four, five and six defenders with alarming ease.

Next Virat, We Await The Master

Virat Kohli played cricket as if the world were his oyster, and now it genuinely is. Leading batsman in three formats, soon to be captain in all three.​ It is a good place to be in your 20s. The pupil to teacher phase is over. We await the master.

5 Best Hundreds Of Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has played many match-winning knocks​ for his country across all formats. Vijay Lokapally picks the five best hundreds of the aggressive Indian batsman.

What Virat needs, To Become A Better Lifter!

Top athletes all over the world perform Olympic lifts to improve power and explosive strength/speed and their trainers teach them correct form and technique.

With A Reach Exceeding His Grasp

Morne Morkel belongs to the very tiniest minority of players who leave international cricket while they are still improving. In his last 15 Tests the South African fast bowler took 67 wickets at 22, but in his last seven he collected 37 at just 17.75. It wasn’t just a case of doing what he had always done, but doing it very well.

We Were The Standout Team In 2013

“There are a lot of good teams, but if we START WELL and gain the momentum early on in the tournament, I think India will be a very, very dangerous team,” says ace spinner R. Ashwin.

Sindhu Ecstatic After China Open Win

“This win is a gentle reminder to all that I am equally focussed on my game after the Olympic silver medal. And, I hope this is just the beginning of a new chapter as I badly needed this win after Rio.

Ronaldo on Song

The victory extends Real’s lead at the top of LA LIGA table to four points (30 points), which was accentuated by a Messi-less Barcelona’s inability to score at home as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Malaga.   

Sindhu, Sakshi And The Lessons They Have Taught

The dust has settled in Rio and now we need to learn about moving forward and constantly improving. I am worried that we will raise a toast to these wonderful women athletes and then forget about them and their hard work. That should not happen.

Ronaldo Reigns Supreme

Ronaldo won the Champions League with Real Madrid and also played a key part in Portugal winning this year’s EURO. He is a CONSISTENT PERFORMER and that is an admirable asset in today’s football.

Abhinav Bindra On India's Flop Show In Rio

We will move forward a lot quicker the day we realise that when our athletes fail, it is we, as a nation, who fail. Sport is a mere reflection of the society. The first rule is, there is no short cut to success. Half the battle is won when we are all prepared to work hard with the right attitude,

We Lost Our Focus

Anjali Bhagwat is of the view that Indian Shooters in Rio did not look turned to meet the Challenges. “THEY DIDN'T LOOK READY to perform in the Olympics,” she says while talking of India's abysmal performance in shooting at Rio 2016.

Doing the Simple Things Right, the JSW way

“We’ve already started working on Tokyo (the 2020 Olympics). We had no expectations from Rio. To have 12 athletes there and come away with a medal is way above any level of expectation. But four years down the road, we want to do more and WE WANT TO DO BETTER,” says Mustafa Ghouse, the CEO of JSW Sports.

Klusener Warns of the Great Divide in Test Cricket

“The gap between the top four five teams and other teams is INCREASING too much. It is eventually going to come to a point where the top teams will refuse to play the bottom teams,” says the former all-rounder from South Africa, Lance Klusener, in a chat with ARJIT DABAS.

Never Compromise on Pace

Brett Lee singles out Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian bowler who has impressed him the most. “I LIKE HIS ACTION, it is different but he can get a lot faster if he fixes his front arm,” he tells ARJIT DABAS.

Virat Kohli: The Heart Of India

As captain of a team, Virat Kohli has proved more than adequate, but his true test will come when he has to be a leader of men. Until such time, though, Indian cricket will make the most of a captain who is not weighed down by additional responsibility, and take as many runs in winning causes as it can possibly get.

Vijender,The Game Change

Vijender Singh’s victory against Francis Cheka enhanced the World and Olympic medallist’s image and PROJECTED HIM AS A BOXER destined for bigger things in the professional circuit.

All Hail the King!

Extraordinary is what LeBron James has been for some time now. We have been PRIVILEGED TO WITNESS him in action.

The Weaker Sex ? Who Said That?

Ten years from now, 2016 may well appear the year that started A NEW REVOLUTION for Indian sportswomen. Or it may end up being one more blip on the Indian sporting scene, joining many others that highlighted potential only to fizzle out for lack of sufficient support and a well-oiled system. For now, however, it’s time to celebrate the coming of age of the Indian sportswoman.

Signing Off 2016 With A Promise Of A Brighter 2017

If one were to take a micro view of the performances of Indian sportspersons, what stands out is the GROWING SELF-BELIEF of those pursuing lesserfollowed sports in the country. Thanks to the increased financial support from the government, and from the corporate sector, performances are improving.

A Rap For The Board, A Marathoner's Tale And A ‘heady High'

There is no sport without controversy. And2016 being the year of the Olympics, THERE WERE LOADS OF IT. 

A Magnus Mix of the Marathon and the Sprint!

In chess, when not playing well, finding the best moves is not easy. Consistently making the best moves is more difficult. In spite of all the worries, to filter out a SCHOOL-BOY FINISH — sacrificing the strongest piece on the board — to keep the world title is not expected from lesser mortals. Magnus Carlsen did it all in welcoming his moment of glory. Not many doubt that he is firmly on course to attain greatness.