When the chips are down, they get going

There are many qualities that spring to mind when Australian teams in World Cup history become…

Without Radical Rassie-Style Honesty, South Africa Will Remain World Cup Chokers

Craig Marais I’ve experienced such disappointment with the Proteas in the past – including covering the…

Shreyas Iyer – from injury and despair to a lock at No. 4

Shreyas Iyer has been subjected to the most stringent scrutiny in his cricket career. Maybe, he…

How Pat Cummins, the Back-Stage Captain, Turned Australia’s World Cup Around

His name is not mentioned in discussions on the coolest captains. He does not figure in…

Victory over Kuwait Unthinkable Even Half a Decade Ago

Igor Stimac talks too much. There is too much focus on the coach, and his outspoken…

Luka Radman’s Sacrifice Epitomises the Team Spirit Driving Indian Football Ahead

Professional sport is all about sacrifice. To give up something for a cause. And often, such…

Stunning Manvir Strike Gives India’s World Cup Campaign a Dream Start in Kuwait

  Manvir Singh’s superb breakaway goal in the 75th minute inspired a famous Indian victory at…

India at the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Indian national football team has been taking part in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers since…

Heartburn and heart-stopper

As one watched some Australians leave the Eden Gardens around the same time that the South…

Kohli conquers ODI cricket summit – A peek into his blinding brilliance

  Ever since he was a little kid, Virat Kohli idolised Sachin Tendulkar, the charismatic beacon…