Tag Archives: the World Cup
Is this Spanish Team the Best Ever?
The giants of Spain — Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Xabi Alonso, Casillas et al. The Azzurris were left to lick their wounds on Sunday night by the best team in the… Read more
Spain Creates History, and Looks Good for Some More
Three Sundays ago on the night of June 10, these two teams — Spain and Italy– played out what I called then a boring draw. I was in that mood… Read more
Don’t be Dumb, Sports and Politics Go Hand in Hand
It’s one year to the day when India won the World Cup, beating Sri Lanka in the final. And while the whole country is busy celebrating, trying to figure out… Read more
Ramblings of a Sachin Fan: 100 Hundreds is Just a Number, Not the Final Destination
It was a day of introspection and honestly I didn’t think much about the game (India vs Bangladesh) as I had work and safely thought India would win the match…. Read more
Down Under at Perth: Is it the Nadir of Indian Batting?
The wait was over and I was ecstatic to have woken up 15 minutes prior to the match and to see Indians batting first. “What better way to start a… Read more
Down 2-0, Will Perth See the Great Indian Fight Back?
Last time when Indians arrived in Perth, the scoreline read 2-0 to Australia. This time it is no different; at least with respect to the scoreline. Apart from the 2-0… Read more
Messi in Kolkata: I Missed the Magic
Being an ardent soccer fan, I like all the variety of styles that the great game is played with. Be it the fast and furious style of my favourite club… Read more
Anna on Fast Track: Blessings from Gandhi to Stir Venue
It is not every day that Indians wake up to such mass euphoria. The last time it happened was when India won the World Cup early this year. And it… Read more
Selectors Say Hi, Dravid Says Bye: A Few Questions for Indian Cricket’s Wise Men
So we are back to what we are good at: arguing and squabbling over what the wise men thought were wisest, sorry fittest, available members to form an Indian team…. Read more
Indian Cricket Team Selection: Fielding at Silly Point
Murali Kartik is hailed amongst the best in the business all around the globe, but unfortunately that sentiment isn’t shared by one man in this country, and hence isn’t shared… Read more
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