Why was Banned: A social media trial was a necessity

YPU. A term that starts with one of the lesser-used letters in the English language, and…

‘Banned’ by Boria Majumdar tells a true story

What does a journalist do when a national cricketer falsely accuses him of “bullying, threat and…

Surviving a social-media witch-hunt

In sporting parlance, when the word “ban” is used, the temptation would be to think of…

WADA insists it protects sport without fear or favour, does not let nationality come in its way

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Witold Banka on Monday said the Agency would continue to protect…

Should BCCI intervene to manage Bumrah’s IPL workload before T20 World Cup?

Many moons ago, with Indian cricket caught in the quagmire of a club versus country debate,…

Shades of Kramnik in Gukesh’s unusual variations: Sasikiran

D Gukesh’s triumph at the Candidates meet and some consistently strong displays by a band of…

We were all hugging and smiling and it was beautiful: Gukesh reflects on his historic Candidates triumph

Seventeen-year-old D Gukesh has left an unforgettable mark on the world of chess with his historic…

ISL 2023-24 || Bagan ride on momentum, Odisha FC have home advantage

“It will be a difficult match for us, but we have to prepare,” said Mohun Bagan…

Coach credits second for Gukesh’s bravery with black

Ability to soak pressure, solid performances with black pieces and finding opening novelties to catch the…

Buttler-inspired Royals look to maintain winning momentum

The Rajasthan Royals, riding on a wave of form in this IPL edition, face the five-time…