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Harlem Globetrotters didn't win World Championships, but conquered hearts and ruled the minds of the world. (AP Photo)

Harlem Globetrotters @100: Inspired Obama, stopped war, were ridiculously talented and slap-stick funnySubscriber Only

December 06, 2025 08:24 IST

In their storied journey, the Harlem Globetrotters didn't just shoot hoops and wowed fans, but integrated the race divide at home and became America's trusted soft power at the height of the Cold War.

Sat, Dec 06, 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad of India and Virat Kohli running between the wickets during the 2nd ODI match between India and South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, India, on December 3, 2025. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

Ruturaj Gaikwad learns the mid-overs momentum game from maestro Kohli

December 04, 2025 15:47 IST

In coming months, Gaikwad will need to compete with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, and even Kohli, to retain his place in India's ODI side, so Raipur held plenty of lessons despite the century

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

India vs SA 2nd ODI: How Raipur conditions defanged Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana after tons by Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli

December 03, 2025 23:06 IST

Aiden Markram's hundred and contributions throughout the order nullify centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli.

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

India vs SA: What the TV didn’t show: An agniveer aspirant looking for Virat, stadium golgappa seller and Dhoni-RoKo jersey seller

December 02, 2025 20:10 IST

Venue for the game is 21km from the heart of the city but it doesn't dissuade fans and those who depend on the game to make a living.

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

India's Kuldeep Yadav, second from right, celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Marco Jansen during the first One Day International match between India and South Africa in Ranchi, India, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

How Kuldeep Yadav’s ‘so-bad-that-it’s-good’ ball finally tamed the devastating Marco Jansen

December 01, 2025 13:15 IST

A change of ends after being taken off the attack did the trick, but it was Kuldeep's courage in keeping Jansen waiting on the slow and short ball, that skidded Proteas short of the target

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

Virat Kohli of India during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India on November 30, 2025. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

As BCCI pushes for seniors to play domestic cricket, Virat Kohli says, ‘I’ve never been a big believer of lot of preparation’

December 01, 2025 00:27 IST

His 52nd hundred showcased his famed fitness, mental strength and drive and he says that s long as he's hitting the ball well, he can keep performing

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

India's Virat Kohli celebrating his 52nd ODI century during first One-Day International against South Africa in Ranchi. (BCCI)

Virat Kohli gets rolling in Ranchi, rolls back years with 52nd ODI ton

November 30, 2025 18:46 IST

A vintage hundred replete with his favourite showed why there is still the fire and legs in him to boss this format

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Virat kohli Marco Jansen India South Africa

Virat Kohli vs Marco Jansen Chapter 1: A little known first meeting between a legend and a net bowler at the Wanderers

November 29, 2025 17:17 IST

Net bowlers Marco Jansen and his brother Duan had bowled in the nets to Virat Kohli in January 2018 during India's series in South Africa; Kohli would say 'well bowled', the brothers got a picture with the then India captain

Sun, Nov 30, 2025

In 10 months since his last Test for India, Rohit Sharma would see a lifestyle change - all to keep playing his favourite format, the ODIs. (CREIMAS)

Why Rohit Sharma wouldn’t give up on one-dayers? – Ranchi, Raipur, Vizag… 2027 World CupSubscriber Only

November 29, 2025 08:14 IST

These days, Rohit Sharma - at 38 - has a frame that is a throwback to the days when he hit the national headlines as a slender Borivali boy with incredible grace and perfect elbow position.

Sun, Nov 30, 2025

Gautam Gambhir, sinner and saint: Is the head coach solely responsible for India’s Test slump at home?

November 27, 2025 21:06 IST

The India coach is responsible for Test humiliation at home but others too need to be scrutinised.

Fri, Nov 28, 2025

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma during the first India vs South Africa Test match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Temba Bavuma stands tall but we still short-change himSubscriber Only

November 22, 2025 07:51 IST

Growing up in a society with a history of racial discrimination, the 35-year-old, since the time he made sense of his surroundings, would have been brutally made to realise the two big disadvantages he was born with - being black and being small.

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Best season or the worst, Chepauk remains jam-packed, 'Dhoni, Dhoni' continues to echo, fans still risk injuries and police lathis to touch their Thala's feet. (Sportzpics)

MS Dhoni’s retention: Why CSK’s never-ending association with him has little to do with cricketing logicSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 08:44 IST

Dhoni has been retained by CSK today. And this seemingly puzzling call explains the economics and eccentricities of IPL – the tournament conceived when BCCI thought of marrying entertainment with cricket.

Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Axar Patel slams captaincy perceptions: ‘people say he doesn’t speak English, he is not captain material!’

November 13, 2025 08:18 IST

In an interaction with The Indian Express, ahead of first Test against South Africa, Axar brought up the notions about a player's perceived personality that is not based about his cricketing skills but vague "personality" traits and "English" speaking abilities

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Axar Patel interview: ‘I don’t like to be called daring… I prepare so well that I am confident’

November 13, 2025 08:08 IST

All-rounder says doing his homework helps him stay calm and in control when it is crunch time.

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

No cunning, deception or adversity could steal the Verma household’s priceless jewel – the talent in the family’s middle child Shafali. (Express Photo/Instagram)

Victim of a conman’s deceit, Shafali Verma’s father was once left with just Rs 236 but he still nurtured a World Cup winnerSubscriber Only

November 08, 2025 08:07 IST

A conman cheated him years ago, and fate was almost robbing Sanjeev Verma of a World Cup dream for his daughter, Shafali; but destiny is a glorious script writer

Sun, Nov 09, 2025

While Jemimah thanked Jesus for helping her through the semi-final against Australia, Sachin Tendulkar’s Gods travelled with him in his kit bag. (X)

Jesus was with me, said Jemimah and other tales of faith moving mountainsSubscriber Only

November 01, 2025 08:16 IST

Sachin Tendulkar’s Gods travelled with him in his kit bag, Suryakumar Yadav chants Hanuman Chalisa while batting and Usain Bolt's starting blocks routine is about drawing the sign of the cross and throwing a gaze to the skies.

Sat, Nov 01, 2025

India needs to warm up to all-rounders like Axar Patel, value their worth and not dismiss them as utility cricketers. (AP Photo)

Axar Patel, the goofball with gumption: Winning like a skilled all-rounder – baaki gayu tel levaSubscriber Only

October 25, 2025 08:49 IST

Indian cricket's hype-machine might not get excited by cricketers like the utility all-rounder, but the Nadiad talent will retain his unapologetic confidence.

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Virat Kohli started last year's tour of Australia with a hundred at Perth but by the end of the 5th Test at Sydney, questions were being asked about his temperament, skills, drive and ability to learn from his mistakes. (BCCI)

Last chance for Virat Kohli to figure out where his off-stump isSubscriber Only

October 18, 2025 07:54 IST

How effectively the batting great manages his old weakness in the coming two ODIs will decide how much longer he plays.

Sun, Oct 19, 2025

Picking Shubman Gill as Test captain was a bold call, but making him the ODI skipper of a team that had Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has a whiff of bravado. (Sportzpics)

Rohit Sharma will be 40 in 2027, same as Imran Khan in 1992; selectors shouldn’t have fast-tracked Shubman GillSubscriber Only

October 11, 2025 07:29 IST

He built the team, won them trophies, and read the game like few could. Rohit Sharma did not deserve the unceremonious demotion from One-Day International captaincy.

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

This weekend, Nikhil Chaudhary, 29, is expected to become a first-class cricketer in Australia, with Tasmania. (Special Arrangement/Instagram)

Chopping onions in hotel, delivering parcels, he is now 2nd Indian ever in Aussie first-class cricketSubscriber Only

October 04, 2025 08:09 IST

Nikhil Chaudhary landed in Australia during Covid, got stuck, did odd jobs to survive, gave it all to play cricket. Five years later, the all-rounder will turn for Tasmania in Sheffield Shield.

Mon, Oct 06, 2025

By treating cricket as war, India and Pakistan do the game a disserviceSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 07:10 IST

In trying to merge the two worlds in this Asia Cup, players, administrators and top politicians of the two nations have overplayed cricket’s significance and symbolism

Tue, Sep 30, 2025

Like five-time Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg (R), Boris Becker too couldn't handle life without tennis. (Reuters)

Boris Becker & Bjorn Borg: Why the sharpest, calmest sporting minds do the stupidest of things?Subscriber Only

September 27, 2025 08:27 IST

Borg's tell-all memoir and Boris Becker's third autobiography go well beyond the glamour or grit of tennis' two storied champions.

Sat, Sep 27, 2025

Suryakumar Yadav's out-of-place comments — made months after the unfortunate events — triggered reactions and overreactions. (AP)

No handshake could have been Suryakumar Yadav’s compulsion but that’s where it should have endedSubscriber Only

September 20, 2025 07:56 IST

Stadiums are where fans turn up to escape the ugliness of the world, they don’t need to be reminded of guns, missiles and killings.

Sat, Sep 20, 2025

The many one-sided games aren't the ideal lead-up for the Asia Cup's main draw — the India vs Pakistan games whose Round One is on Sunday. (AP)

Asia Cup: Before Sunday’s India-Pakistan clash, a boring teaser featuring expat-heavy UAE, Oman and Hong KongSubscriber Only

September 13, 2025 07:58 IST

Doling out spots to half-cooked teams at the Asia Cup isn't how cricket will spread — at best it's just giving an opportunity for expats to rub shoulders with the game's icons.

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Shreyas Iyer can take his team home in crucial games but he still isn't seen as a finisher. (BCCI)

Asia Cup: Why Shreyas Iyer lost out to Rinku Singh? Cricket’s ‘primitive’ mindsetSubscriber Only

September 06, 2025 07:59 IST

Had cricket moved with the times, batting-order flexibility seen as a norm and if Charlesworth had been an India selector for the Asia Cup, Shreyas Iyer would have taken Rinku Singh's place.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025