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Jaideep Ghosh
The author has been in sports journalism since 1990 and has written for newspapers like The Statesman, The Hindustan Times and The Tribune. He also served as editor, espnstar.com.
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Kabaddi World Cup 2016: India top force in Kabaddi but can we stay there?Subscriber Only
October 13, 2016 13:34 IST
India has dominated the game of Kabaddi for a long time but other nations are catching up, as evident in the Kabaddi World Cup.
Thu, Oct 13, 2016
500 Test matches: From the ridiculous to the sublime, within 22 yardsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2016 17:01 IST
500 Tests is something indeed, an entire manuscript of the game in its purest form, which has thrown up the best players we have had the good fortune of seeing.
Wed, Sep 21, 2016
Abhinav Bindra’s career not the folklore it should have beenSubscriber Only
September 07, 2016 14:04 IST
Well done, Abhinav Bindra. You’ll always be the man who got the first individual gold medal for India.
Wed, Sep 07, 2016
India needs to move past mediocrity to succeed at OlympicsSubscriber Only
August 25, 2016 11:58 IST
We will always remember Rio, for Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt. The home show will be forgotten soon, along with the mediocrity.
Thu, Aug 25, 2016
Rio 2016 Olympics: We will succeed as a nation, but not a sporting nationSubscriber Only
August 11, 2016 12:16 IST
India have huffed and puffed at the Rio 2016 Olympics but yet to manage a medal with five days gone.
Thu, Aug 11, 2016
Narsingh Yadav row is a drama with shadowy sub-plotsSubscriber Only
July 28, 2016 21:13 IST
Even if Narsingh Yadav was able to prove that the doping was unintentional, there is practically no chance of him making it to Rio 2016 Olympics.
Thu, Jul 28, 2016
Amal Dutta part of rare breed that thrived on doing what they lovedSubscriber Only
July 14, 2016 11:52 IST
Amal Dutta's system served Mohun Bagan rather well over the years. One could follow their successes and having met him, smile at his teachings.
Thu, Jul 14, 2016
BCCI’s secret game: From favourite Shastri to surprise KumbleSubscriber Only
June 24, 2016 01:27 IST
If Virat Kohli, the Test captain, was impressed with Ravi Shastri then why go through another selection for India coach?
Fri, Jun 24, 2016
Amply clear: Next Indian team coach will be from IndiaSubscriber Only
June 09, 2016 22:13 IST
New BCCI president Anurag Thakur has made it amply clear that the next Indian team coach will be from India.
Thu, Jun 09, 2016
IPL 2016: It is advantage RCB before the finalSubscriber Only
May 26, 2016 12:18 IST
RCB are enjoying a virtual paid holiday in the salubrious weather at home after the win. But then, that’s the fun of winning Q1.
Thu, May 26, 2016
Goodbye Tony Cozier, game was richer through your lifeSubscriber Only
May 12, 2016 13:48 IST
There was always a wave and a wink and a wisecrack about Tony Cozier who passed away on Wednesday night.
Thu, May 12, 2016
Salman Khan as Goodwill Ambassador a gimmick – nothing less or moreSubscriber Only
April 28, 2016 13:29 IST
Salman Khan won’t be the first movie star to capitalise on sports in India – Shah Rukh Khan has used the Indian hockey.
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Pitting blame wholly and squarely on IPL 2016 for drought is unfairSubscriber Only
April 14, 2016 12:20 IST
The IPL is a big target, and because of its fat belly, a soft one. It attracts disdain and envy. What makes it worse is that it absorbs all and keeps smiling.
Thu, Apr 14, 2016
At World Twenty20, it’s all about India vs PakistanSubscriber Only
March 25, 2016 14:26 IST
Before the World T20 began, it was all about India vs Pakistan and that hype affected the performance of both teams.
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
In Dharamsala ‘drama’, Pakistan is star of the showSubscriber Only
March 10, 2016 15:01 IST
Pakistan must have been over the moon when this whole thing snowballed. Finally, they had India in a corner!
Thu, Mar 10, 2016
It takes more than just cancer to conquer spirits like Martin CroweSubscriber Only
March 03, 2016 16:07 IST
New Zealand became a world power under Martin David Crowe, a mantle and responsibility that has been handed over to more potential stalwarts as Brendon McCullum too signed off.
Thu, Mar 03, 2016
They don’t make too many like Brendon McCullumSubscriber Only
February 25, 2016 17:58 IST
When Brendon McCullum decided to hang up his boots, it was with quite a lot of regret that cricket fans accepted his decision.
Thu, Feb 25, 2016
1st T20I: How Sri Lankan new-comers ripped through India’s solid line-upSubscriber Only
February 11, 2016 16:55 IST
Sri Lanka is at the cusp now. The side that is playing in India now and then travelling to Bangladesh has a little bit of a strange look to it.
Thu, Feb 11, 2016
With old guard back, is India taking a step backwards in T20Is?Subscriber Only
January 28, 2016 13:40 IST
The World T20 in India in March and April won’t be a walk in the park for India that we are expecting.
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
India can’t handle anything beyond what suits themSubscriber Only
January 15, 2016 07:23 IST
India will always be an enigma, as a nation and as a cricket team. We will be on top the world on one day, down in the dumps on the other.
Wed, Jan 20, 2016
Llong, short of ‘foolproof’ DRS and why Brendon McCullum is a starSubscriber Only
December 24, 2015 12:37 IST
Fearless and often reckless, Brendon McCullum has often left us asking for more, cursing that his stay on the square was so short.
Thu, Dec 24, 2015
India vs Pakistan: Boring. Where is the magic?Subscriber Only
December 10, 2015 09:16 IST
A cricket match between India and Pakistan has become boring. Such a pity.
Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Against South Africa, India spin an old yarnSubscriber Only
November 26, 2015 10:46 IST
India need to have all the components of the game in working order including fast bowlers and five batsmen.
Tue, Dec 01, 2015
BCCI’s problem: Pitch curators who lack technical skillsSubscriber Only
November 12, 2015 15:28 IST
Which of our pitch curators actually know about soil conditions or are educated in such arts?
Thu, Nov 12, 2015
Virender Sehwag’s unmatched swagSubscriber Only
October 21, 2015 10:45 IST
Virender Sehwag's shots destroyed the field, decimated bowlers and dented boundary boards.
Wed, Oct 21, 2015
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