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Rahul Dravid

Adios Rahul Dravid: The Man for All Seasons for Indian Cricket

I cannot claim to know Rahul Dravid. It’s another matter that I cannot claim to know any Indian cricketer, but that’s a story for another day. But Dravid was one… Read more »

Ryan Giggs fires in the equaliser against Benfica; photo courtesy manutd.com

Men United: Giggs, Anders Show Why Reds are Called Devils

“Oh, my gosh!” My shriek reverberated throughout the otherwise silent house, till my mother bounded into the room and broke the spell by reprimanding me for my inane behaviour at… Read more »

Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal UEFA opener report as per Google

Champions League: Arsenal Fail to Bulldoze German Wall, But Win in Draw

I reached home Tuesday night totally flogged out after a hectic day at work. I knew that I would not be able to stay awake to watch the inaugural Championship… Read more »

Arsenal vs Swansea

Gunners Replenish Ammunition: Has Wenger Correctly Diagnosed the Ailment?

Arsenal lucky to get full points against minnows Swansea Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger went on an overdrive to get much-needed replacements after the humiliating 8-2 loss against Man United. It… Read more »

Crowd gather to catch a glimpse of Messi in Dhaka

Well Played Messi and Co, but You Guys Failed to Score for Indian Football

Attention and intention are as different as different talking and stalking. Somehow, we in the subcontinent miss one for the other more often than not. If attention cannot be equal… Read more »

Rahul Dravid in action in the 4th Test againt England.

Dravid’s Bad Luck Goes on: Who Will Watch over the Watchmen?

When it comes to cricketing matters, rarely has Sachin Tendulkar put his foot wrong. He, among other Indian cricketers, has repeatedly expressed his apprehension over the inconsistency of the Decision… Read more »

India cricket team

Question for BCCI: Will You Marry RTI?

As Indian players take on England in the first ODI, the question is, who are they playing for? Us Indians, or them BCCI officials? If it’s the former, why can’t… Read more »

In Kolkata, Messi was everywhere...

Messi in Kolkata: He Came, He Saw, Did He Conquer?

All roads in Kolkata led to Yuva Bharati Krirangan, aka Salt Lake Stadium, tonight. For the first time in our history, two foreign teams were playing an international friendly on… Read more »

Baichung Bhutia

Adios Baichung, you will Be Missed

“This is the ground where Baichung Bhutia used to play,” said the cab driver while stopping by a football ground, slightly larger than a courtyard in the true sense of… Read more »

Graeme Swann took nine wickets in the last test match

RIP Indian Cricket, RIP the Players too

On June 5, reacting to an article on Cricinfo, I had written for Howzzit that the IPL can never, ever precede national colours (IPL over National colours? Shut up Bhogle)…. Read more »