Agarkar, World T20 winner in his day, and panel play it safe

For the new generation of Indian cricket-watchers, Ajit Agarkar is the rather youthful-looking chairman of selectors.…

Why is Virat Kohli so hated?

Even as the debates rage over his suitability for new-age T20 cricket, Virat Kohli went past…

Man City bounce back from Real disappointment to eye English football history

The disappointment of losing a tie you deserved to win can often be crushing. Football history…

Even FA Cup Success is Unlikely to Save Eric ten Hag

After 114 games as Manchester United manager, Eric ten Hag’s win percentage (57.89) is comparable to…

It almost didn’t matter that Dhoni didn’t win

In his ode to Johnny Unitas, his childhood hero, the American sportswriter Frank Deford wrote: “Sometimes,…

How Shane Warne helped place the IPL at the heart of the cricket universe

The high priests of English cricket writing were all in attendance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in…

Mbappe brace sends Barcelona out; Atleti knocked out by Dortmund

For Barcelona, the unkindest cuts came from two old boys. Luis Enrique played 300 times for…

Pandya goes face-to-face with Dhoni, and his own past

Disclaimer: This column has no access to Hardik Pandya’s mind or its inner behaviour. But midway…

IPL Must Adopt Zero Tolerance Policy Against Loutish Fan Boys

When Lalit Modi made the Indian Premier League (IPL) a reality more than a decade and…

Experienced coterie not Indian football’s problem; lack of form is

“A lot of politics and equation are at play here. The coach and these players have…