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George Lois and Carl Fischer. If you mention these names to the average sports fan, there is unlikely to be a nod of recognition. But their most famous work, an Esquire magazine cover from April 1968, is one of the iconic images of the 20th century. Forty years after it was published, The Associated Press wrote: “The photo is so powerful that some people of a certain age remember where they were when they saw it for the first time.” Lois, the magazine’s art director, and Fischer, the photographer, had Ali pose as Saint Sebastian, with six arrows embedded in…



The legendary India World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, believes it is premature to compare Shubman Gill to iconic batters like Sachin Tendulkar and other greats of Indian cricket. While Gill has showcased remarkable form this year, scoring centuries across formats and continuing his excellence in the current IPL season, Kapil emphasizes that it is still too early to draw comparisons. With an impressive tally of 851 runs in 16 matches and at an outstanding average of 60.79, Gill currently leads the race for the Orange Cap, awarded to the tournament’s top run-scorer. “Sunil Gavaskar came, Sachin Tendulkar came, then Rahul…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is on the verge of setting a remarkable record as he leads his team in the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 28. The highly anticipated final will take place in a packed stadium in Ahmedabad, with CSK aiming to secure their fifth IPL title, while GT seeks to defend their championship. In this momentous match, Dhoni will mark his 250th appearance in the Indian Premier League, becoming the first player to reach this milestone. With the opportunity to claim his record-breaking 5th IPL title with CSK, Dhoni’s significance…

According to former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, Gujarat Titans (GT) are the strongest team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. However, his personal sentiment leans towards Chennai Super Kings (CSK) winning the title in honor of the legendary MS Dhoni. Gavaskar openly acknowledged that CSK holds the second spot in his list of favourite IPL teams, following his hometown side, the Mumbai Indians (MI). “Chennai Super Kings have always been my second favourite team apart from the Mumbai Indians. My heart wants CSK to win because the fact that MS Dhoni is able to win it one…

The Last Dance, the remarkable documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, offers plenty of insights on how a sporting dynasty was created. The Bulls won six National Basketball Association (NBA) titles between 1991 and 1998, but the most revealing snippet comes in the aftermath of all that success. “It’s maddening because I think we could’ve won seven,” says Jordan of the team management’s decision to break up that legendary side. “I really believe that. We may not have, but man, to not be able to try, that’s something that I just can’t accept. For whatever reason, I just…

Overview This is that most tantalising of summit clashes, between the IPL’s most modern masters, and the team that refuses to go away, despite so many key players being well into their 30s. The Gujarat Titans are the defending champions, looking to become the first team since Mumbai Indians in 2020 to win back-to-back titles. Their players are already guaranteed both the Orange and Purple caps, but those individual accolades will mean little if they can’t get past Chennai Super Kings, the four-time champions, in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Till last Monday, Chennai had lost…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Virender Sehwag, the former Indian opener, has unveiled his selection of the top five batters in the current Indian Premier League season. Notably, his list excludes established names like Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis, and Virat Kohli. Instead, Sehwag has opted for two uncapped cricketers in his top five. His decision was influenced by the belief that openers already enjoy significant opportunities, prompting him to focus on recognizing lesser-known players who have made a mark in the tournament. By choosing emerging talents, Sehwag acknowledges the dynamism and potential showcased by new faces, bringing a fresh perspective…

What do you picture when you think of the Indian Premier League (IPL) or Twenty20 cricket in general? Last-ball finishes? Sixes launched deep into the stands, or even out of the ground? Shubman Gill taking a bow after yet another century? Subconsciously, most of us associate the format with big-hitting batters. What the Gujarat Titans have proved this season, while winning 10 regular-season games and reaching a second straight final, is that T20 isn’t that different from the other formats. Bowlers win you matches, especially when they perform clearly defined roles within the unit. The numbers are quite staggering. For…

Australia’s Test captain, Pat Cummins, acknowledged that the side missed out on an opportunity to win the Ashes, in 2019, in England. Cummins expressed his optimism for a different outcome in 2023, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on opportunities. In the previous Ashes series played in England, Australia initially took a 1-0 lead but faced a setback with a dramatic loss at Headingley. Although they rebounded with a dominant win in Manchester, they faltered in the series finale in London, leading to a drawn series. Although they were able to retain the Ashes on the back of 4-0 series win…