Dhoni and the mental strength of small town boys

This was the India-Australia Test match in Mohali 2008. It’s remembered because in this game Sachin…

After Spanish-German champagne, Uruguay-Brazil serves up ‘shit on a stick’

    After the Spain-Germany classic at Euro 2024, there was hope that the Copa America…

I started to play the game out of pure joy and love: R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the legendary spinners that India has produced, especially in the red-ball…

Weghorst unlikely hero as the Netherlands see off sprightly Turkiye

In an increasingly data-driven world, you can sometimes be fooled by the numbers. At the end…

MS Dhoni over the years: From first visit to Ranchi to twilight zone

My first visit to Ranchi was courtesy MS Dhoni, who (indirectly) invited me for the price…

Bielsa Ends Brazil Curse as Uruguay Advances in Copa America

Marco Bielsa has done it. For the first time in his managerial career, he has defeated…

Yulia Putintseva shocks Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur also lands with a thud

There is something special about these Russian-born players who represent Kazakhstan as tennis professionals. Elena Rybakina…

The aura and mystery behind MS Dhoni’s cult status

Ever since MS Dhoni smashed a career-defining hundred against Pakistan in Vizag in 2005, his name…

MSD told me that I must remain funky: Ashwin

Today, MS Dhoni celebrates his 43rdbirthday and his contribution to Indian cricket, especially as a leader,…

Saka redemption sees England through to Euro 2024 semis

Bukayo Saka was the most abused footballer in England three years ago. He had fluffed the…