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Namit Kumar
Namit Kumar is a Senior Sports Correspondent with The Indian Express based in New Delhi. He writes on a wide range of disciplines, including tennis, football, cricket, and motorsports, attempting to analyse the finer details. He hates writing in the third person.
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India vs WI: Yashasvi Jaiswal makes it India’s day at KotlaSubscriber Only
October 10, 2025 19:01 IST
Winning the toss and batting first, Jaiswal's unbeaten 173 and his 193-run stand with Sai Sudharsan leaves Windies toiling
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Kotla switches to ‘Jaiswal, Jaiswal’ while chanting ‘Kohli, Kohli’Subscriber Only
October 10, 2025 17:41 IST
Yashasvi Jaiswal's unconquered 173, to hand out India the upper hand over a flaccid Windies attack, featured as much flash as sturdiness
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
IND vs WI | Behind the Jasprit Bumrah-Mohammed Siraj double act: A symphony of contrastsSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 17:55 IST
There could not be more polar opposites than Siraj and Bumrah, different as they are in personality, approach, roles and methods.
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
IND vs WI: Without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, can Kotla Test pull the crowd?Subscriber Only
October 09, 2025 17:31 IST
Cold vibes have preluded the second Test between India and West Indies, thanks to the disturbingly one-sided nature of the contest as well as the absence of retired legends
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
West Indies cricket cancer diagnosis: Darren Sammy says despite ‘deep-rooted’ issues coaches, players and selectors too have to take responsibilitySubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 23:57 IST
West Indies coach accepts that facilities are lacking back home but wants his players to make the best of what they have
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
IND vs WI: Why left-arm spinners were in high demand in the West Indies netsSubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 21:26 IST
Kuldeep and Jadeja had accounted for eight of their 20 wickets in Ahmedabad, and understandably the onus was on dealing with them
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
IND vs WI | What makes India’s spin quartet fearsome: Variety, precision and cunningSubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 21:13 IST
Jadeja foxes with accuracy and subtlety in lengths, Kuldeep with his variations, Axar's deception point is his high-arm release and Washington wreaks havoc with late adjustments.
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
In Donald Trump ‘watching’ Ryder Cup, a new normal for increasingly politicised international sportsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2025 13:43 IST
The golf tournament was just another event that showed how globally, political establishments are attempting to latch onto sport for a range of goals – if not as a rallying cry against a warring nation, then just to further the cult of personality of a leader.
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
Women’s World Cup: Nonkululeko Mlaba triggers New Zealand collapse as South Africa bounce back with morale-boosting winSubscriber Only
October 06, 2025 23:55 IST
Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus shine with the bat as Proteas recover after horror defeat against England in their opener
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Australia show why they are favourites to win ICC Women’s World CupSubscriber Only
October 01, 2025 22:53 IST
They were wobbling at 128 for 5 but rode on Ash Gardner's furious hundred to amass 328 and clinch a 89-run victory over New Zealand
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Beware of Australia: Beth Mooney powers series win over India ahead of Women’s World CupSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 21:45 IST
Smriti Mandhana smashes second-fastest ODI hundred in 50 balls but India fall short of 413-run target
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Yuki Bhambri’s resurgence: From thinking of giving up on tennis, to now planning how to crack doubles Grand Slam finalsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 22:12 IST
The 32-year-old's partnership with Michael Venus is based on the Kiwi's power – a prominent feature now on the doubles tour – and supported by Bhambri’s impressive baseline endurance.
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
The missing element in the Unmukt Chand documentary: Why did the one-time prodigy fail to make it bigSubscriber Only
September 13, 2025 14:37 IST
Archival news footage, newspaper clippings from his early days, his writing of a book, the couples' life in the USA does not really give an insight into what went wrong for Unmukt Chand.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz chisels his game fiercely to remove the erratic from the exquisiteSubscriber Only
September 08, 2025 19:58 IST
Between his first US Open crown in 2022 and now, the Spaniard has worked meticulously on his serve, and cut down on trying to look spectacular on every point
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open title: With ruthless aggression, Spaniard outplays Jannik Sinner and returns to world No 1Subscriber Only
September 08, 2025 04:15 IST
Carlos Alcaraz produced the most impressive Major victory of a career that has already seen celestial highs.
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka blends composure with power to beat Amanda Anisimova and defend US Open crownSubscriber Only
September 07, 2025 04:33 IST
In a steady show of gutsy ball-striking and mental maturity in New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium late on Saturday, Sabalenka ensured she'd not finish 2025 without a Major.
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
US Open final: Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz – thrill of deja-vuSubscriber Only
September 06, 2025 18:03 IST
At stake for Sinner is the chance to equal Alcaraz’s Major haul of five titles. At stake for Alcaraz is to usurp the World No. 1 ranking that Sinner has held for more than 50 weeks.
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz crushes Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach US Open final, delivering sobering reality in the processSubscriber Only
September 06, 2025 04:25 IST
Djokovic enters this temporary uncertainty now; his performances certainly state that he is the third-best player in the world. But he is just that. And distinctly so.
Sat, Sep 06, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova: US Open final offers redemption of different kinds to two of the fiercest strikers in the gameSubscriber Only
September 05, 2025 21:20 IST
Anisimova is back in a final against after her 0-6, 0-6 loss at Wimbledon. Sabalenka, the best in the world currently, is yet to win a Major this year. The US Open final promises to be a power-packed showdown with a strong emotional core behind it.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
2025 US Open: Novak Djokovic needs to raise his game and stay physically strong in semifinal against Carlos AlcarazSubscriber Only
September 04, 2025 20:41 IST
Serb needs to bring a surprise element to his game to overcome the improvements Spaniard has made in serve and backhand.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
Novak Djokovic finds his ruthless best by beating Taylor Fritz and wild US Open crowdSubscriber Only
September 03, 2025 19:03 IST
38-year-old Novak Djokovic reached his 53rd Grand Slam semifinal, 14th at the US Open alone, where he will face second seed Carlos Alcaraz.
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Rejuvenated Naomi Osaka slays Coco Gauff at US Open with help from new coachSubscriber Only
September 02, 2025 21:00 IST
Naomi Osaka had fallen in rankings, struggled to handle mental vulnerabilities, but has now bounced back with inputs from Iga Swiatek’s old coach
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
US Open 2025: Quarterfinal clash vs shaky Novak Djokovic perfect chance for home hero Taylor Fritz to arrive on big stageSubscriber Only
September 01, 2025 20:42 IST
Fritz may be a top 5 player and last year's runner-up, but beating the greatest-ever on the biggest stage may spur confidence for American to break into the sport's elite
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff: Six years after their emotional US Open clash, two fan favourites renew a rivalry that was not meant to beSubscriber Only
August 31, 2025 20:47 IST
“Can someone come to the match and cheer for me?” Osaka quipped. "It's tough playing an American here but I hope you guys have adopted me. I kind of see her as a little sister, so it's cool to be playing her here.”
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
With better serve, reworked backhand and ruthless attitude Carlos Alcaraz avoids season-end bluesSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 21:38 IST
Carlos Alcaraz has won nine successive sets, dropping just 21 games and losing his serve only once
Sat, Aug 30, 2025Journalism of Courage
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