Author: Naman Suri

Another all-round performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt was the difference between Mumbai Indians (MI) and their opponents, as the Women in Blue came back to winning ways, registering a five-wicket victory over a mediocre Gujarat Giants (GG) in the fifth match of the Women’s Premier League 2025. The England international scored a fearless 57 at a strike rate of 147, following her scalps of Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner in the first innings. MI is now five-nil up against GG in head-to-head, a stat that the Women in Orange wouldn’t want to pay much heed to in this rivalry between the…

With his spot never in doubt for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan (and UAE for India), Virat Kohli’s form was once again the talk of the town as India were put in to bat on a slow Ahmedabad pitch by England in the final game of the three-match ODI series. A dead rubber, with the series already sealed by India with their win in Cuttack, this game was meant to serve as a warm-up opportunity for both teams, giving their best batters and bowlers those final extra minutes in the middle. The setting was ideal for the…

For long, equestrian sports have been dominated by European nations, but India, ‘the sleeping giant’, is steadily making its mark. At the forefront of this movement is Anush Agarwalla, the country’s first-ever Olympic dressage rider. However, as he prepares for major global competitions, he raises concerns about India’s inadequate infrastructure—particularly the lack of proper quarantine systems for horses—which continues to hinder the country’s progress on the world stage. Anush moved to Paderborn, Germany, as a 17-year-old, as his weekend hobby of horse riding with no real competitive aspirations gradually turned into a passion. “The biggest difference (between India and Germany)…

Naman Suri in Mumbai As the Mumbai crowd showered 15-year-old Indian tennis prodigy Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi with love, respect, and admiration, despite her straight-sets semi-final defeat to Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann (6-3, 6-1), at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125, Maaya soaked it all in, cherishing the moment. “I was really happy that people were understanding what was going on and happy that they have been supportive throughout the week. I have seen many people who come every day and cheer for me, and I am really grateful for that. I am really happy that they were here,” the girl from…

When you are presented as the substitute for the irreplaceable Roberto Carlos, at a club like Real Madrid, the pressure is inevitable. But for Marcelo Vieira da Silva, it was the beginning of a legacy—one that would see him not only live up to his idol but also carve his own place among the greatest left-backs in football history. “At 18, Real Madrid came knocking and I arrived. I can proudly say I’m a true ‘Madrileño,” Marcelo said in a video posted on social media. Sixteen seasons later, he departed the club with 25 titles, including five Champions League titles…

Naman Suri in Mumbai Ahead of the third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards praised the tournament’s impact on Indian cricket, stating that women’s game in the country is on the cusp of something exciting. “Someone who is new to Indian cricket, to see the difference from year one to year three now—the calibre of players, as she (Jhulan Goswami) said, the impact it’s having on domestic cricket, and the quality that’s come through in the trials recently—if I compare that to year one, it’s on a different level and hugely exciting for Indian…

Naman Suri in Mumbai Ecstatic! Electrifying! Energetic! How else can you describe the mood in Wankhede when India’s T20I opener blazes away to a 37-ball century? It was a dead-rubber match; India had already sealed the series after their win in the 4th T20I in Pune. Yet, cricket supporters came in full numbers. The stadium was jam-packed, and the fans were ready to make the opposition know that this is Wankhede, this is Mumbai, this is the Mecca of Indian cricket. You come here, you are in for a ride. Everyone was buzzing—from an old man wearing an Indian jersey…

Despite a strong start in the fourth T20I, England faltered in their run chase, raising concerns about their decision-making under pressure. From Harry Brook’s ill-timed aggression to Jamie Overton’s overconfidence in retaining the strike, England let crucial moments slip away on Friday. Is Brendon McCullum’s tactic of aggressive intent becoming a double-edged sword for England? So far in the series, 24 out of 38 England wickets have fallen to spin, highlighting their ongoing struggles against slower bowling. And they cannot keep using fog as an excuse for their failures. Harry Brook and Philip Salt, considered key players for England’s future,…

By Naman Suri India secured a 3-1 series victory over England with a well-rounded performance in the fourth T20I, winning by 15 runs. The middle order, led by Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, rescued the first innings before bowlers Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana took three wickets each to seal the win. However, the major talking point of the match was India’s shrewd use of the ICC’s concussion rule, swapping batting all-rounder Shivam Dube for specialist fast bowler Harshit Rana. The move paid off, with Dube making an impact with the bat and Rana delivering with the ball. But England…

Bragging rights will be on the line as defending champions Real Madrid take on Premier League champions Manchester City in a blockbuster Champions League playoff, featuring 10 past European Cup champions. The league phase of the revamped Champions League format came to a dramatic end on Wednesday — which saw 18 matches played simultaneously — as Aston Villa snuck inside the top eight, securing an automatic qualification spot to the last 16 of Europe’s elite club competition. Man City finished an embarrassing 22nd in the league phase after suffering three defeats against PSG, Juventus, and Sporting CP, while Madrid finished…