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Gaurav Bhatt
The author is a principal correspondent at The Indian Express. He tweets at @GoodGauravBhatt
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In Abu Dhabi, Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to enhance legacySubscriber Only
September 07,2019 02:27:22 AM
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated lightweight champion, will look to extend his unblemished record at UFC 242, where he takes on Poirier.
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
With BFI paving way for pros, Vijender Singh throws hat in the Olympic ringSubscriber Only
September 01,2019 01:56:13 AM
Twelve years after winning India’s first boxing medal at the Olympics, Vijender Singh could again line up in Tokyo next year.
Sun, Sep 01, 2019
In Indian wrestling, Sushil Kumar the only constantSubscriber Only
August 21,2019 04:52:12 AM
During his 4-2 win in the final bout against national champion Jitender, Sushil's thumb entered the latter's eye. Minutes later, Jitender's arm was twisted during an exchange. Both instances left the 25-year-old writhing in pain and his coach fuming at the “rough tactics” of Sushil.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
Ashish Kumar: A gold & new-found confidenceSubscriber Only
July 31,2019 04:35:05 AM
After reigning supreme at the Thailand Open, boxer Ashish is now a credible option for bigger challenges.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Russia targets International Children’s Games to train next crop of climbersSubscriber Only
July 17,2019 00:40:07 AM
In its drive to urbanise and youth-appealing, IOC added sport climbing, as well as baseball/softball, karate, skateboard and surfing, to the Tokyo Programme in 2016.
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
After successfully hosting World Cup, nobody has questions about Russia: SmertinSubscriber Only
July 13,2019 22:30:12 PM
Russia successfully hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup answered all the questions about the country's hospitality, former international Alexey Smertin said on Monday.
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Shy boy from a UP village to Indian hero: The Mohammad Shami storySubscriber Only
July 07,2019 00:28:43 AM
The cement pitch his father laid for him, the practice sessions with a cow dung mound as wicket-keeper, the bhujia he loved, and an academy where the dream he dreamed now sustains many. As, battling court cases and selection setbacks, Mohd Shami emerges as India’s star bowler this World Cup, The Indian Express goes back to a small UP village in search of the shy boy who once was.
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
Keep calm and Carey on: How footie’s loss was Aussie cricket’s gainSubscriber Only
June 30,2019 01:20:19 AM
Named in the 2009 Redbacks squad, Carey instead chose the oval ball, siding with the expansion team Greater Western Sydney Giants.
Sun, Jun 30, 2019
India vs Pakistan: Kuldeep Yadav’s magic, Sachin redux and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s yawnSubscriber Only
June 17,2019 04:23:51 AM
Sunday’s encounter threw up multiple talking points, all with the potential to command recall value for years to come.
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
On Akhtar TV: Blunt opinions, sharp analysis, Indo-Pak bonhomieSubscriber Only
June 16,2019 07:59:03 AM
Conversations in the commentary boxes and panel discussions in turn have been overtly sanitised, plain banal or simply cringe-worthy.
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
His empire of dirtSubscriber Only
June 11,2019 00:27:31 AM
Rafael Nadal embodies the French Open and clay-court tennis.
Tue, Jun 11, 2019
French Open 2019: Roger Federer hopes volley serves a win against old foeSubscriber Only
June 07,2019 04:33:05 AM
Federer, who has won 11 clay court titles out of a total 101, further clarified: "I don't think my problem was clay, even though there were lots of people who said that clay wasn't my best surface. My problem, of course, was Rafa."
Fri, Jun 07, 2019
French Open 2019: Rafa Nadal and the science of sliding on claySubscriber Only
June 07,2019 04:29:59 AM
On a surface where inches and milliseconds make the difference, the key to Nadal’s strengths is his on-court mobility.
Fri, Jun 07, 2019
ICC World Cup 2019: Can Faf du Plessis carry South Africa over the line?Subscriber Only
May 23,2019 00:35:51 AM
With the C-word hanging around the neck like an albatross and his own personal demons to exorcise, Faf Du Plessis looks to guide his largely inexperienced squad through a World Cup for which they are flying under the radar.
Thu, May 23, 2019
And then there was one: How PUBG became the only game in townSubscriber Only
May 12,2019 06:00:59 AM
What would you take along on a deserted island? For the innumerable people hooked on to PUBG in India, the answer is: 99 players, one smartphone and loads of guns. How did this mobile game become a weapon of mass distraction?
Sat, Jun 01, 2019
What Justine Henin misses: One-handed backhand and a dominant starSubscriber Only
May 02,2019 01:17:30 AM
The Belgian Justine Henin was in the capital to attend the fifth edition of Rendezvous a Roland-Garros, a junior wild card event won by Mann Maulik Shah and Humera Shaikh on Wednesday.
Thu, May 02, 2019
Rough, the new smoothSubscriber Only
May 01,2019 00:29:47 AM
With the ten-point must system rewarding ‘aggressive’ boxers, Indians need to give as good as they get.
Wed, May 01, 2019
IPL 2019: Trend spotting Moeen Ali’s knack of hitting first, and last ball, for a sixSubscriber Only
April 20,2019 00:39:30 AM
Ten of Moeen Ali's 17 sixes this IPL 2019 have come off the first, or last, delivery of an over; a refreshing case of rhyme and reason amidst all the mindless hitting.
Sat, Apr 20, 2019
Indian stakes in Asian Championships battleSubscriber Only
April 17,2019 00:31:47 AM
With an eye on Tokyo Games, the continental championship this week will test the country’s preparations.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
How do Roger Federer’s 101 ATP titles measure up against Jimmy Connors’ 109?Subscriber Only
April 11,2019 06:05:45 AM
Tennis’ Club 100 has just two champions and no clear hierarchy. The Indian Express does the number crunching between Jimmy Connors (109 titles) and Roger Federer (101).
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
How Roger Federer’s returns quelled Isner’s booming servesSubscriber Only
April 02,2019 00:08:39 AM
In the rich repertoire of Federer, who for most of his career just sliced his backhand on second serves, return seemed more an end to the means. In Sunday’s Miami Open final however, Federer’s metronomic returns undid John Isner.
Tue, Apr 02, 2019
New Zealand shooting: Gunman mentioned PewDiePie before firing, he says feel absolutely sickenedSubscriber Only
March 16,2019 05:57:56 AM
In the wake of last month’s Pulwama terror attack, T-Series — the second-most subscribed channel on YouTube at 89.5million — had removed all songs from Pakistani artists from its catalogue, sending droves of enraged fans across the border towards PewDiePie aka Felix Kjellberg.
Sat, Mar 16, 2019
Khali’s fight club: Pro-wrestling building a cult in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 03,2019 03:30:31 AM
Far from the tense faceoff on the country’s western front is the make-believe world of pro-wrestling. But here too is a familiar script: India squaring off with Pakistan. Also in the mix are a dubious baba, a corrupt police officer and a feisty woman. GAURAV BHATT on how pro-wrestling is slowly building a cult following in India, one punch at a time.
Sun, Mar 03, 2019
Acapulco International: Underarm serve, overcharged debateSubscriber Only
March 02,2019 08:38:40 AM
Nick Kyrgios unconventional act opens pandora’s box, exposes chink in Rafa Nadal’s armour; Roger Federer comes in support of the Australian
Sat, Mar 02, 2019
Sports Authority of India (SAI) didn’t release funds for treatment, says boxer Manoj KumarSubscriber Only
February 06,2019 02:22:00 AM
Manoj Kumar, who has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left hip joint, says the injury first flared up at the Asian Games last year. Manoj was dropped from list of boxers from ongoing training camp.
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