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Vitruvian Virat- Real Flint, This Man!
Virat Kohli has channelled his anger and aggression to build his physical and mental strength and this has taken him to being number one.
Virat & Anushka: A Gilt-Edged Couple!
Virat Kohli stands second to only Salman Khan with earnings of 228.09 crore according to 2018 estimates; Anushka Sharma is at 16th with 45.83 crore, making her the third highestpaid actress and female celebrity in the country.
Ronaldo Flits Like A Butterfly, Messi Still In A Cocoon!
This World Cup may not end in an overall coup for Ronaldo as there are far too many heavy­duty adversaries, but he has already won his personal battle with Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo Doing What He Does Best
In was one of the earlier moments of the World Cup, but one of the biggest, Cristiano Ronaldo’s free­kick against Spain cannot go without a mention.
The Claps For Kaps Continue To This Day!
Skipper Kapil Dev won the toss and was batting! Yes, literally, with his team reduced to 9 for 4 in a league match of the 1983 World Cup.
Creating Calypso In The IPL
Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Alzarri Joseph, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle... It’s the West Indians who are dominating IPL 2019.
Blunting Has A Place Too In This Bludgeoning World!
When I think of Cheteshwar Pujara, an image of an earnest person with a polite smile comes to mind.
Sports A Priority For Odisha
‘Being a state that started from nothing, we have garnered so much attention from internationallevel championships and tournaments that today we have become one of the top choices for any international sporting event.’
Preparedness Is All!
It’s the natural dream of every selection committee to win a World Cup during its tenure.
Onwards To London!
From the fragrance of Indian spices at the Oval to Virat Kohli’s kind gesture after Steve Smith’s dismissal and Rohit Sharma’s quips after the Pakistan match... Our diary from the second fortnight of the World Cup.
Rohit Sharma - A Batsman Who Gives Full Expression To His Potential
Rohit Sharma’s isn’t a story about a method in the madness; it is all about a brilliant batsman who is supremely talented and gives full expression to his potential in limited-overs cricket.
Dejected, Bidding Goodbye!
Ambati Rayudu’s decision to bid adieu to cricket was an impulsive one for sure. But it, in a way, is truly representative of his character.
A Fourth World Cup, Eyeing A Fifth
Chris Gayle is 39 and I will be turning 39 by the time the next World Cup comes. So never say never, says the New Zealand batsman.
Three Reasons US Won A Fourth Title
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was the United States’ to lose. The US women’s national team entered as the favourite and defending champion, and rode that wave to its fourth Cup title.
The Morning After…
From a memorable journey between Manchester and Southampton, to Gulbadin Naib’s flexing his muscles and Chris Gayle’s surprise statement, our diary from England...
Eyeing To Create A Flutter Or Two
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who is the best all-rounder in the ODI format, talks about the benefits of being with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and what the ICC Cricket World Cup means to his nation.
The Outsider Has Now Risen To New Levels
In general, the search is to discover the world’s No. 1 golfer or tennis player or sprinter, not the world’s perfect human being who also happens to be the best in the sport.
The Future Of Fitness Testing
Fitness tests could become redundant in the future, since there is going to be a real time value for each and every athlete at any time with the touch of a button.
Lara The Perceptive Commentator
The West Indies legend picks Indian stars for the future, the Aussie and Kiwis commemorate Anzac Day, and a cleanliness drive.
Getting Battle-Trim!
Be it the IPL or international cricket or domestic cricket, close games teach you a lot.
IPL: Strange Goings-On!
As the world’s best T20 tournament comes to the play-off stage, the stars as well as the failures are being seen in the bright lights from which nobody can hide.
One State, One Vote: A Development Mandate?
What Kerala, and Bihar and Andhra and Uttar Pradesh were once, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh are now. The one-stateone-vote recommendation of the LODHA COMMITTEE has brought focus to bear upon the North-East, the region most ignored politically, economically and culturally. It is an important step, and one long overdue.
Bottas' Special: A Steady Nerve And A Steady Drive
It was another STRONG RESULT for Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes, who took the pole and the chequered flag at the Red Bull Ring.
Wayne Rooney Bleeds Evertonian Blue Again
While the football world has been BUSY CHECKING the details of Lionel Messi's wedding and Cristiano Ronaldo’s new-born twins, the transfer market has also seen its fair share of activity. Romelu Lukaku’s move to Manchester United for a staggering fee of €84 million and Wayne Rooney’s return to his boyhood club, Everton, have generated quite a hype.
Warming Up To The U-17 World Cup
The EXCITEMENT was palpable at the draw ceremony for the under-17 World Cup. It’s nice to see so many people and the media talk about the event and I hope we all play our part in making it a success.
For Murali Vijay It Was A Struggle All The Way
“I didn’t go to school to study. I just went there to play. I was not dumb, but I did not have any interest to study. I first started playing cricket when I was nine. But some of the many schools I went to did not have cricket. So I played street cricket,” says Murali Vijay, THE INDIAN TOP-ORDER BATSMAN, reflecting on his childhood and his love of cricket.
Wriddhiman Saha: A 'Keeper, Pure And Simple
It’s interesting that Wriddhiman Saha has been persevered with. Where a majority of countries has chosen to go the way of the bat, India’s think-tank has privileged the gloves: they’ve chosen the best ’keeper, trusting, perhaps even hoping, the runs will come.
A Cook-book of Success
Alastair Cook trusts his technique, WORKS INCREDIBLY HARD, and has a great temperament. These are all simple virtues but very important ones. I’ve worked closely with Cook in the UAE as an ECB consultant and I was impressed by his work ethic, honesty and intelligence.
Is Anil Kumble As A Coach, Good News For Indian Cricket?
Anil Kumble has the skills and the goodwill to be a coach. But it is a job that entails scrutiny of the microscopic kind and Kumble, for now, seems prepared for it. In his tribute to Kumble in our website, sportstarlive.com, Chappell used the word ‘selfless’ and if Kumble can bequeath the same attitude to the Indian team,where overall performance rides over individual glory, the squad and its vast legion of fans, would be well-served.
‘It's All So Positive In A Not-So-Positive World'
JurgenKloppis in no mood for offering any kind of appraisal after reaching the milestone of three years as Liverpoolmanager,but is convinced the club are on course to achieve success and believes everyone should enjoy the journey towards it.