The Unmatched Brilliance of Virat Kohli
October 22, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, indian cricket, Virat KohliSeven years ago, 18-year old Virat Kohli made his Ranji Trophy debut for Delhi in December 2006. At draw of stumps on the second day, Kohli was unbeaten at 40 and waited for the morning. Kohli’s father died that night and his death shattered Kohli. While he faced a dilemma, his family advised him to […]
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A Trivia For the Fans of World Cup Football
October 20, 2013 R K Gupta
FIFA, Football, UEFA World CupFootball is played as a competitive sport in more than 220 countries, of which 209 are affiliated to FIFA, the globally recognized governing body of football. All FIFA members are eligible to participate in the World Cup, which is the most celebrated sporting event every four years. But the numbers stated here are surprising because […]
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Recent Heroics of Rohit Sharma
October 19, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, indian cricket, Rohit SharmaAustralia’s 359 in second ODI against India at Jaipur on October 16, 2013 looked a match-winning score from every angle. But in a 3-hour display of amazing batting, the trio of Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli overhauled the mammoth target with 39 balls remaining. While Dhawan missed his century by 5 runs and […]
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Mohd. Saleem to Yuki Bhambri – 100 years of Indian Tennis
October 15, 2013 R K Gupta
Indian Tennis, TennisLike many other sports, tennis is also a legacy of the British Raj. The army officers and civilians in late 19th century played tennis as pastime. Soon, there were competitive tournaments for wider participation. But most such tournaments were won by British nationals, until an Indian, Mohd. Saleem of Lahore broke the stranglehold in 1915. […]
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And Finally, Sachin Tendulkar Decides to Hang His Cricketing Boots.
October 13, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, indian cricket, Sachin TendulkarThe sports media is abuzz with the news about Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement from Test Cricket. In a related article, published on these pages last week, this author narrated about media and other issues on Sachin’s retirement. Well the good news is that the maestro did not succumb to that undue build-up. He might have been […]
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Yuvraj Singh’s Roaring Comeback against Heavy Odds.
October 10, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, indian cricket, Yuvraj SinghThe 15 member Indian team was announced last week for one T20 and first three ODIs against the visiting Aussies. Their first match was a T-20 game in Rajkot on October 10, 2013, which is now over. Coming in the place of Dinesh Karthik, Yuvraj was the most notable change in the side, which returned […]
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The Incredible Dhoni Story
October 10, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, indian cricket, MS DhoniLast week in Delhi, Chennai Super Kings lost their final league match to Trinidad & Tobago in Champions League T-20 Tournament. This required the team to reach Jaipur to play Rajasthan Royals in the semifinal. While the CSK boys took the short flight from Delhi, skipper Dhoni chose a more adventurous route. Despite match fatigue, […]
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Australian Cricketers Want to Prove a Point on Their India Tour
October 9, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, Cricket Australia, indian cricketThe Aussies landed in India last week for a short tour, just before the Ashes cricket series back home. It is the first time in years that the team could not be regarded as an experienced side. Speaking in a press conference at Mumbai, Captain George Bailey and Coach Steve Rixon narrated some positive aspects […]
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Rajat Chauhan in World Archery Championships Turkey
October 8, 2013 R K Gupta
Archery, Rajat Chauhan, World Archery ChampionshipsIn dark skies and blistering winds, India’s Rajat Chauhan created a sensational upset, when he defeated World Cup Champion, Martin Damsbo of Denmark in compound elimination session of the ongoing World Archery Championships in Turkey on October 2, 2013. Chauhan took a one point lead in the first round, and maintained it through the end, […]
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Sachin Tendulkar Under Retirement Pressure?
October 5, 2013 R K Gupta
Cricket, indian cricket, Sachin TendulkarIt is now official. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar will play his 200th test match against the West Indies on November 14, 2013. The news comes amidst conflicting reports in the media, on the subject of Tendulkar’s retirement from test cricket. There is an unnecessary build-up on the subject and rumors are rife that BCCI may request […]
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