She was the favourite going into election day at the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Despite…
Author: Boria Majumdar
“I did not focus on the present”: Venkatesh Iyer’s candour starts off a new season of Backstage with Boria
There are some shows that become a part of you. Backstage With Boria is one such.…
Will it be Coe, Coventry or Samaranch Junior that succeeds Bach as IOC President?
In 24 hours from now, we will know who succeeds President Thomas Bach as the head…
A 60,000 crowd to watch Sachin Tendulkar speaks of the power of fandom
In sport, the only constant is fandom. Rather, it can be said that it is one…
Lakshya Sen and the quest for consistency
Lakshya Sen has been an enigma of sorts. Some incredible wins coupled with some poor losses…
Brand WPL is a success, but what about the Indian women’s game?
Brand WPL is a success. Fan engagement surrounding the tournament is evidence of how it has…
Total recall: Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th hundred on its 13th anniversary
March 16, 2012 – Sher-e-Bangla Sadium, Mirpur: Sachin Tendulkar had just scored his hundredth 100 and…
Meg Lanning’s decision to ignore Jess Jonassen proof that even the very best slip up
Even the best of captains make mistakes. That’s what pressure does to you. At the time…
Heroes of 1975 can inspire present-day stalwarts to repeat Hockey World Cup triumph
India had never won the hockey World Cup till then, and were down a goal with…
Ajinkya Rahane, the accidental skipper, could be IPL’s surprise package
Ajinkya Rahane as captain is a gamble. And Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one has to argue,…