The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, which concluded yesterday, marked yet another decisive moment in India’s diplomatic journey under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What happened in South Africa was far more than a formal multilateral engagement. It was a clear demonstration of how India—once at the receiving end of global lecturing—has now become a power…
Oh, Arnab. This is just not done. A master of political debates exposed his ignorance as far as cricket is concerned. He seemed still a student. Where do we begin? In his latest foray into the cricketing world, the self-styled king of debates has managed to serve up a piping-hot spread of ignorance, spiced generously…
India’s 3-1 Test series defeat to Australia was not just a loss but a wake-up call for Indian cricket, exposing cracks in strategy, selection, and performance. The series highlighted glaring failures, and the blame cannot be pinned on a single individual. Instead, it must be shared across players, the coaching staff, and selectors. The return…
As the cricketing world turns its gaze to Melbourne for the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test starting on Boxing Day, the Australians have already begun their match preparations off the field. Known for their psychological tactics, the hosts are deploying classic mind games to unsettle the Indian camp in the lead-up to the highly anticipated encounter. From…
Sheer perseverance!!! That’s what 18-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh exhibited to the hilt to ascend the world chess championship throne, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this amazing distinction. This has triggered a cascade of accolades and epitaphs on this Indian youngster. Gukesh who was born in Andhra Pradesh. Gukesh won Thursday’s game with the black pieces…
A brand-new all-rounder is rising on the Indian cricket horizon. Twenty-one-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy of Andhra Pradesh has all the makings of becoming a much-wanted purveyor of both bat and ball. He is also sharpening himself as an electrifying fielder to boot. Though India lost the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, Nitish stamped his…
In a high-stakes standoff between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it’s clear who emerged victorious. The PCB’s attempts to gain leverage by rejecting the BCCI’s proposal for a hybrid model ultimately backfired, forcing a concession under pressure from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The BCCI’s…
Former Indian batter VVS Laxman, who had a distinguished playing career, has recently been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian T20 squad. He has already demonstrated his value to the BCCI by guiding the team to an emphatic series win against South Africa on their home turf. This victory highlights his potential to…
