- Sports
Ranjitsinhji, Saqlain Mushtaq revolutionised cricket using brains not brawn
“Necessity is the mother of invention” is one of the oldest proverbs known to mankind. Over the centuries it has been proven to be absolutely right. Humans have invented newer and better methods of doing…
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Inside the mind of a champion; qualities that made Virat Kohli an awesome batsman
Virat Kohli has scripted a success story in cricket like no one else had done before him except perhaps the incomparable Sachin Tendulkar. In 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Kohli…
- World
Two young Afghan girls cycle their way up to world portals; may represent their country in Olympics
On a scorching afternoon in Italy last year, two women cyclists could be seen toiling their way uphill along a steep mountain road in the Dolomite mountain range. As the heat increased,…
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Indian ragas gave birth to the iconic theme tune of James Bond 007 films
Most of us have watched James Bond films. And we have also heard the iconic theme tune that introduces Bond to the audience. The tune is full of suspense and foreboding. But…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad must show more respect to its great sportspersons
Last month the legendary footballer of the past Tulasidas Balaram breathed his last in Kolkata. Although he was born in Ammuguda in Secunderabad, he made his name while playing in Kolkata. He…
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Shoaib Akhtar’s speed record has stood for 20 years; can any bowler break it?
It was 20 years ago, during the 2003 cricket World Cup that Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest ball ever in the history of cricket. Bowling to Nick Knight of England, he…
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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Indian bowlers on fire; Aussies paralysed by fear
India has retained the prestigious Border Gavaskar trophy with emphatic victories over the visiting Australian side. While there is plenty of reason for Indian fans to be cheerful, the pathetic display of…
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Tulasidas Balaram, Secunderabad-born football legend, passes away
Hyderabad: One of India’s legendary footballers Tulasidas Balaram is no more. He was born in Ammuguda in Secunderabad but after playing the major portion of his football career in Kolkata, he decided to…
- Sports
Cricketers in Hyderabad welcome SC appointment of Justice Rao to clean up the mess
For too long Hyderabad cricket has traveled along a dark tunnel. There seemed to be no end to the journey and even the BCCI was unable to find a solution. But now…
- Sports
Women’s cricket Premier League is an exciting concept but beware of match fixers
The concept of the women’s cricket Premier League will be a huge leap forward for women’s cricket in India and is very likely to have a positive impact on world cricket too.…
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Maharajas who played dirty politics and hampered development of Indian cricket
The smooth progress of Indian cricket has frequently been hampered by the whims and egos of the people in power. It happens now and it happened in the past too. Back when…
- India
India has unique distinction: It produced several cricket captains of other nations too
India enjoys a unique distinction in world cricket. It is the birthplace of several cricketers who went on to become captains of teams from foreign lands. No other nation has produced so many outstanding cricketers who…
- Sports
What qualities made great cricket captains successful?
What are the qualities that make a cricket captain successful? According to former England skipper Ray Illingworth, it is very important to be versatile. “A captain needs the patience of a saint,…
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Jacob Diamond: Tragic story of the man who sold it to Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan
A diamond known as the Jacob Diamond, reportedly bigger than the Kohinoor in its uncut stage, was found lying forgotten in one of the shoes of the Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Cricket has become a banana republic; no sensibility, no direction except losing matches
Hyderabad cricket is in a pitiable state. It has recently recorded its worst ever performance in the Ranji Trophy Championship. In the past Hyderabad used to be known for it’s daredevilry. Its…
