- Sports
No shorts in cricket, please; it will ruin the game
The traditions and culture of cricket that made it a gentleman’s game with a all encompassing aura are being threatened by ill conceived innovations. The latest move that is under consideration is…
- Sports
Hyderabad’s Sreeja is a strong contender for gold at Commonwealth Games
For the first time in history, a girl from Hyderabad has a golden opportunity to bring home a medal in table tennis from the Commonwealth Games when it unfolds at the end of this…
- Sports
HCA President Azharuddin’s dictatorial attitude is ruining cricket: Arshad Ayub
Former Test cricketer Arshad Ayub has lashed out against the President of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin, and stated that the affairs of the Association were in a sorry…
- Featured News
Hyderabad’s table tennis queen ruled over India and Pakistan
At around the time of India’s independence, there was a teenage wonder from Hyderabad who had extraordinary talent in table tennis and she astonished the experts in India and Europe. Her name was…
- Sports
Virat Kohli who is under attack for ‘poor performance’ gets support from Babar Azam in Pakistan
The beleaguered Indian ace Virat Kohli has been the subject of intense debate over the last few weeks. His form has dipped alarmingly and there are those who are calling for his dismissal.…
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Mughal princess Roshanara is linked with cricket; Mohun Bagan beat Great Britain team
There have been many unusual incidents and strange facts in Indian sports which have been lost in the mists of history. The passing of the years have relegated these events to the background and the present generation…
- Entertainment
Dilip Kumar: An actor worthy of admiration for generations to come
Since the dawn of art and literature, many poets have written in glowing praise about the lustrous hair of beautiful women. In films too this aspect of their beauty has often been lauded.…
- Hyderabad
Cricketers were lucky to have a mentor like Ghulam Ahmed, says Azharuddin
The memories of Ghulam Ahmed and his outstanding achievements can never fade from the minds of all those who knew him. Players and administrators who interacted with him remember his sterling qualities, good…
- Sports
The legend of Ghulam Ahmed turns 100; he was like Caeser, not born again
The contribution of Ghulam Ahmed to cricket in Hyderabad and India is extremely difficult to quantify in mere words. He was a legendary player, inspirational leader, far thinking administrator and a very capable…
- India
Sarfaraz Khan: The fast rising star may shine for Team India soon
The city of Mumbai has produced many top class cricketers. When we think of Mumbai, the names of cricketers that come to mind immediately are those of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. There are…
- Featured News
Senior umpire Parthasarathy recalls an instance of blatant favouritism by BCCI
In any battle on the sports field the umpire plays a crucial role. A good umpire can add to the value of the contest while an inefficient umpire can ruin the game. But the…
- Featured News
Incredible story of how a son brought home the medal that his father had sacrificed for him 28 years ago
Sometimes we come across very strange events in life which seem to indicate the role of a power that rules over our destiny. Films have often portrayed such dramatic incidents in their…
- World
Schwarzenegger recommends vegan food for champions; diet debate rages
Since time immemorial, human history and mythology abound with stories of legendary strongmen. In ancient Greece there is the story of the famed wrestler Milo of Croton who could pick up an Ox…
- India
WB: Manoj Tiwary blends fiery politics and hard-hitting cricket
There have been some successful sportsmen who have taken to politics after quitting sports. As examples, we can see former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and our Indian cricketers Kirti Azad and…
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Mithali Raj’s advice can be of invaluable help to Hyderabad cricket, says Shivlal Yadav.
Abhijit Sen Gupta Former Test cricketer N. Shivlal Yadav who has also served the HCA and BCCI in various capacities, made an interesting point after he came to hear about the retirement…
