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Rock solid: Trevor Bailey was the man who used to break the Australian bowlers hearts. Bailey was a real barnacle and could not be moved. December will see the birth centenary of Bailey.

Last Word: Unusual words, unusual cricketers

Not so common words were used to describe two cricketing greats of the past — Lala Amarnath and Trevor Bailey.

A symbiotic connection: Coaching is all about building quality relationships with the athletes and the support staff.

Fitnesswise: Adapting coaching for modern athletes

In this age of technology and shifting athlete dynamics, emphasising genuine connections, adaptive communication, and a values-driven approach are req

Ajinkya Rahane will lead Mumbai.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 Preview: A chance to unearth India’s next T20 star ahead of IPL auction

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has turned into India’s T20 cricket lab with the latest edition being a talent showcase ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Among the medals: World champions Nikhat Zareen (50kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) claimed a bronze and a silver, respectively.

Indian boxing review at Asian Games: Time to punch above their weight

Indian boxers may have fallen short of a gold in the Hangzhou Asian Games but there is room for improvement ahead of the upcoming qualifiers for Paris

Adrian Luna (far right) is a crowd favourite in Kochi.

Indian Football

ISL 2023-24 Diary: A joy and a headache for Kerala Blasters; Mohun Bagan enjoys win on the road

Kochi’s Nehru Stadium, the home of the ISL’s most popular team, has left the AFC worried.

Indian cricket fans cheer during the World Cup match between India and Australia at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

ICC World Cup 2023

ODI World Cup 2023 Diary: Blue tinge in yellow land, snow-capped Dhauladhar range and Babar Azam’s super fan

The World Cup returned to CSK’s den, where fans were treated to a Dhoni-esque masterclass by Kohli and Rahul.

Man for the future: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a century in the men’s quarterfinal between India and Nepal.

Gold rush, points and tutorial: how India’s Hangzhou sojourn paved way for cricket at 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket’s success in the Asian Games has paved the way for its inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 programme.

Sportstar takes a look at 10 moments that have rightfully earned a place in the annals of the Games’ history.

Top 10 moments from Asian Games 2023 - Part 2

Sportstar takes a look at 10 moments that have rightfully earned a place in the annals of the Games’ history.

Controversy: Officials speak to China’s Yanni Wu following a false start in the women’s 100m hurdles final as India’s Jyothi Yarraji looks on. Yanni Wu was later disqualified, with Yarraji being elevated to a maiden Asiad silver, while China’s Yuwei Lin won gold.

Taming the dragon: Events where India bettered the Chinese at the Asian Games 2023

Asian Games 2023: A look at some disciplines where Indian athletes got the better of its neighbour China.

Stuff of legends: Max became the fifth driver to win three consecutive titles, joining Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.

Mad Max on the wheel: Verstappen completes hat-trick of Formula One titles

The manner in which Verstappen clinched it was anti-climatic and, at the same time, almost perfectly encapsulated how the 2023 Formula One season has

England’s captain Jos Buttler (L) and New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham at the toss before the WC opener.

Statsman: Wicket-keepers in charge at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023

The opener of this ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 was the latest instance where the opposing captains were both keepers, with England and New Zealand, i

Rohit Sharma scored a magnificent century against Afghanistan.

Cricket set for Olympic return in LA 28 amid ODI World Cup euphoria

The first eight matches of the cricket World Cup have been an absolute run-fest, and fans would be thrilled as cricket is also set to hit the Hollywoo

Patience pays: Like all the greats who have adorned cricket, Kohli’s initial progress on the scoresheet in the World Cup opener had the nimble ways of a pickpocket. He ran hard, stole his singles, found his spots and even before the Aussies realised what was happening, he was already in his 20.

Virat Kohli: Team India’s engine room as World Cup dreams take shape

A blend of eternal wise head and forever young heart, India’s premier batter is slipping into mentor-mode, as his 85 in the WC opener against Australi

Sharp focus: Divyansh Singh Panwar competes in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. Indian shooters bagged 22 medals in the Asian Games this year.

Shooting at Asian Games 2023 review: Indian shooters deliver record-breaking performance in Hangzhou

India’s Asian Games victory in shooting ignites Olympic ambitions.

India’s Tejaswin Shankar in action during the men’s Decathlon Pole Vault at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou.

Athletics at Asian Games 2023 review: A field day in office for Indian athletes

Asian Games 2023: With 29 medals, Indian athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Hangzhou 2022 games.

Sportstar takes a look at 10 moments that have rightfully earned a place in the annals of the Games’ history.

Top 10 moments from Asian Games 2023 - Part 1

Sportstar takes a look at 10 moments that have rightfully earned a place in the annals of the Games’ history.

A silver of hope: India’s Deepak Punia emerged second-best in the men’s 86kg freestyle field at Hangzhou.

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023 review: Silver medal for Deepak Punia, the silver lining for India at Hangzhou

In the midst of a record campaign elsewhere, Hangzhou largely proved to be a disappointment on the wrestling front, with just Deepak’s silver to go al

Bronze in the bag: Ayhika Mukherjee (left) and Sutirtha Mukherjee celebrate their win over the celebrated Chinese pair of Chen Meng and Wang Yidi in the women’s doubles quarterfinal.

Sutirtha-Ayhika, with identical surnames, similar backstories, put Naihati on TT’s world map

As Sutirtha and Ayhika look back at their respective journeys, one realises that the duo, with identical surnames, have similar stories of pain and st

Picture perfect: The Indian compound archery team with coaches Sergio Pagni (standing, fourth from left) and Sanjeeva Singh (standing, fifth from left).

Asian Games 2023 archery review: India hits the bullseye in Hangzhou

The 2023 archery contingent ended up doing the unthinkable: pushing South Korea, which gathered 11 medals, including four gold, to the second position

Batters KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya walk back to the dugout after India beat Australia in its ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

ICC World Cup 2023

India begins men’s ICC World Cup 2023 with win over Australia, Gavaskar says ‘well begun is half done’

So far the pitches have been batsmen-friendly in the ongoing World Cup and we have seen some tremendous batting from the teams.

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