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Gaurav Bhatt

The author is a principal correspondent at The Indian Express. He tweets at @GoodGauravBhatt

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How an Indian Spider-Man, Pavitr Prabhakar, swung across our screens and became a sensation six decades after the original Spider-ManSubscriber Only

July 09,2023 07:00:36 AM

Mumbattan, the magnificent amalgamation of New York City and Mumbai, is the friendly neighbourhood of Pavitr Prabhakar, the Indian Spider-Man who swung onto the big screen with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse last month. It’s fitting that the Indian Spider-Man is voiced by professional actors as well as a Test opener. And he is catering to the diaspora in Brooklyn and captivating kids in Bhavnagar.

Sun, Jul 09, 2023

Rob Moody aka robelinda2: Cricket’s video jockeySubscriber Only

March 19,2022 10:30:15 AM

Rob Moody, and his Robelinda Youtube channel, comprising rare footage from decades gone by, has become the unofficial visual record-keeper and point of reference for the game.

Tue, Mar 22, 2022

Divij Sharan complements Rohan Bopanna as India stay in World Group 1Subscriber Only

March 06,2022 01:43:34 AM

Southpaw’s placement, angles work to hosts’ advantage against Denmark.

Sun, Mar 06, 2022

Davis Cup: India flourish on grass as Danes flounderSubscriber Only

March 05,2022 07:09:43 AM

Ramkumar Ramanathan beat Christian Siggsgaard 6-3, 6-2 before Yuki Bhambri defeated Mikael Torpegaard 6-4, 6-4 on Friday.

Sat, Mar 05, 2022

Meet Mikael Torpegaard: Denmark’s Davis Cup spearhead with a heavy metal bandSubscriber Only

March 03,2022 23:02:36 PM

Denmark's Davis Cup player Mikael Torpegaard is part of a two-man band with Tennys Sandgren; his original death metal band is called 'Mardröm', Swedish for nightmare.

Fri, Mar 04, 2022

Davis Cup: Reviving a dying art of touch playSubscriber Only

March 02,2022 23:14:08 PM

Grass court to serve up rare Serve & Volley feast at weekend's Davis Cup tie.

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

At 42, physio and yoga keeping Rohan Bopanna young againSubscriber Only

March 01,2022 22:30:41 PM

Kicking off his 20th year in the circuit with two ATP titles, he is all set for India’s Davis Cup tie against Denmark.

Wed, Mar 02, 2022

Explained: Why six-foot, six-inch Medvedev becoming No 1 signals rise of towering giants in tennisSubscriber Only

February 25,2022 22:14:26 PM

The 6'6 Russian is also set to become the tallest world No.1 in ATP history, close on his heels is Alexander Zverev, another six-foot-six-incher; both fulfilling Rafael Nadal's prophecy.

Thu, Mar 03, 2022

Australia, the home of multi-sport womenSubscriber Only

February 21,2022 22:00:09 PM

Ash Barty & Ellyse Perry are only the latest exponents of a tradition of excelling in various codes.

Tue, Feb 22, 2022

From Down Under to 21st century: Rafael Nadal puts heartbreaks in Australia behind himSubscriber Only

January 31,2022 00:35:29 AM

Injuries and bad luck had put the ‘hard’ in ‘hardcourts’ for Nadal at the Australian Open — christened the ‘Happy Slam’ by Roger Federer for being the first Major of the season for the recharged, inspired players.

Mon, Jan 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal Majors in GreatnessSubscriber Only

January 30,2022 20:10:00 PM

Spaniard comes back from the dead against Medvedev for second Australian Open and record 21st Grand Slam title.

Mon, Jan 31, 2022

View, Review: What’s in a team name? Imagination, or a lack of itSubscriber Only

January 30,2022 14:19:21 PM

From Lahore Qalandars and LA Lakers to Lucknow Super Giants, the nomenclature of sports franchises spans the creative and the predictable

Mon, Jan 31, 2022

How cricket helped Ash Barty break Australia’s Australian Open jinxSubscriber Only

January 29,2022 22:27:43 PM

Playing a team sport gave her a sense of belonging, made her a better person, says her Big Bash coach Andy Richards.

Mon, Jan 31, 2022

Australian Open: Medvedev’s rant at umpire, and the ‘sting operation’ that caught Tsitsipas for illegal coachingSubscriber Only

January 28,2022 20:43:53 PM

Medvedev’s outburst had prompted an official — Greek umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore — to position herself in the tunnel below the Tsitsipas box to potentially catch the father-son duo in the act.

Sat, Jan 29, 2022

Christopher Nowinski: From WWE star to brain damage expertSubscriber Only

January 15,2022 11:20:15 AM

Harvard graduate Christopher Nowinski was forced to retire from professional wrestling after a kick in the head. Gaurav Bhatt talks to the man who has since devoted his life to study brain injuries in sports.

Wed, Jan 26, 2022

Deported or Australian Open-bound? Possible results from Novak Djokovic’s court battle with AustraliaSubscriber Only

January 09,2022 20:37:48 PM

The highly-publicised case is scheduled for an online hearing in a federal court on Monday (10 am Melbourne time, 4:30 am IST).

Mon, Jan 10, 2022

Newly crowned F1 champ Verstappen’s next challenge: win the virtual Le Mans 24Subscriber Only

January 09,2022 15:30:18 PM

The 24-year-old will race in the virtual Le Mans 24 Hours next week, going against some of the top names from the world of motor racing and 'sim racing'. A star-filled grid of 200 drivers will compete in a video game race, on simulators around the world for a $125,000 winners' prize.

Mon, Jan 10, 2022

Yearender 2021: From Biles and Osaka to Hamilton and Kohli, athletes find their voiceSubscriber Only

December 29,2021 01:35:21 AM

Racism, mental health, performance anxiety, LGBTQ+ rights… it was the year super-athletes burned their super-athlete robes and made their words count, took on societal and political issues, embraced activist stances, reflecting their growing empowerment

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

Explained: Why Julianna Pena beating Amanda Nunes is UFC’s biggest upset everSubscriber Only

December 13,2021 23:52:25 PM

The shocker was a 10-to-1 upset, and as per betting odds, MMA has seen bigger.

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

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At a crossroads, Ritu Phogat a win away from creating MMA legacySubscriber Only

December 02,2021 22:34:02 PM

The former wrestler is a win away from earning a first title shot on the MMA circuit.

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

In Tarak Sinha’s death, a cricketing institution spanning decades passes awaySubscriber Only

November 06,2021 23:51:25 PM

Delhi’s illustrious Sonnet Cricket Club was merely the outlet; its founder Sinha was the institution. His legacy can be traced through Test line-ups of India spanning generations.

Sun, Nov 07, 2021