Jayanta Oinam

Weekly sports roundup, October 3-9: From money minting MS Dhoni biopic to India's shock defeat to South Korea

Highlights of the week were India reclaiming number one spot in ICC Test ranking and India suffering a rare defeat in kadaddi.

Oct 09, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Virat Kohli's big headache: To choose Gautam Gambhir or field extra spinner for Indore Test against New Zealand

Gambhir has not had the best of comebacks. He aggregated 25 runs in four innings against England in 2014, which was his comeback series after getting dropped in 2012.

Oct 06, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

Weekly sports wrap-up: From Uri attack condemnation to India's 250th Test at home

Here is our weekly sports wrap for September 26 to October 2, 2016.

No India-Pakistan cricket

Oct 03, 2016, 01:19 AM IST

500th Test Special: Records that matter as India play historic match

The five-day format remains the basis which sets the standard, and for any cricketer, the ultimate 'test' to test to his skills.

Sep 22, 2016, 09:25 AM IST

India vs New Zealand: This time, Kiwis come prepared with spin troika

For New Zealand, to register their first ever series win in India, the spin trio of Santner, Sodhi and Craig will need to do what Indian spinners do. Win matches.

Sep 15, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

Talking Records: Complete list of world, Olympics records broken at Rio 2016

Besides 27 world records, the Rio Games also witnessed as many as 91 Olympic records broken.

Sep 01, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

It's Marlon Samuels vs Virat Kohli: How two batting mainstays will decide the course of West Indies-India series

The contest between the these two teams of contrasting realities is likely to come down to these two individuals, with Samuels playing a saviour's role and Kohli taking the role of an enforcer.

Jul 21, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Euro 2016: In star-studded tournament, seven youngsters to watch out for

Marcus Rashford, Renato Sanches and Leroy Sane are some of the young bloods ready to take the world by storm.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:28 PM IST

Beyond Leicester City and Premier League: Understanding English football's pyramid

A guide to many tiers and levels of football in England.

May 26, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

World Twenty20: Time for unheralded players to make instant impact

The T20 World Cup in India will be a perfect stage for many unrecognized, young talents to showcase their worth.

Feb 13, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Of great matches and interviews: Understanding Novak Djokovic's train of thought!

"Thank you all for coming, and I hope you enjoyed this match tonight," said Djokovic after demolishing Federer.

Jan 30, 2016, 20:02 PM IST

New year, new challenges await evolving Virat Kohli

After his success as the captain of Indian Test team, Kohli will have his first challenge as a player in Australia, then the 2016 World Twenty20 in India.

Jan 09, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

How Rajkot pip Pune in first battle of IPL newbies

The Rajkot-based franchise, owned by Intex roped in Suresh Raina, Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja and James Faulkner, while Sanjiv Goenka's New Rising got MS Dhoni, Steven Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin and Faf du Plessis for Pune.

Dec 19, 2015, 20:44 PM IST

Chris Gayle, your team needs you

He is certainly one of the modern greats, but stories of a reluctant Gayle excusing himself from the national set up will always paint an image so distraught for the sport that many will be forced to ask, what's there in playing for a national team.

Dec 16, 2015, 19:59 PM IST

Robert Lewandowski, Sergio Aguero and other five-goal heroes

Two of the most complete forwards, Robert Lewandowski and Sergio Aguero, scored five goals in a space of 11 days for Bayern Munich and Manchester City respectively to enthrall football fans all ove

Oct 04, 2015, 16:07 PM IST

ISL 2015: Cricketers turn saviour for Indian football

Football is still a poor cousin to cricket in India, but the recent financial splurge on the Indian Super League (ISL) is tantamount to give a new lease of life to the sport.

Oct 03, 2015, 16:28 PM IST