Category: Sports

By Dr Atul Malikram, Political Strategist New Delhi: The debate over conferring India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand has resurfaced with renewed intensity. Political strategist Dr Atul Malikram has questioned why the man who led India to global glory during colonial rule is yet to receive the nation’s supreme civilian recognition. It is often recalled that after India’s spectacular victory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, German dictator Adolf Hitler was so impressed by Dhyan Chand’s brilliance that he reportedly offered him a high-ranking…

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New Delhi: Reigning champions India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, will look to complete a winning ‘four’ in the group stage when they face the Netherlands national cricket team in Ahmedabad, aiming to enter the ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight as Group A toppers. India head into the contest brimming with confidence after a commanding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan national cricket team in Colombo. A blistering 77-run knock from wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan set the tone in that encounter, helping India seal qualification for the next round. Having won…

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Mumbai: Hardik Pandya’s journey towards stardom began at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2016, where he defended 11 runs in the final over against Bangladesh, and a decade later, he now features in the squad as a senior player in India’s title defence. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘ICC T20 World Cup: Star Journeys’, Pandya reflected on navigating the highs and lows of his career and rediscovering himself as a cricketer. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘ICC T20 World Cup: Star Journeys’, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya looked back at the Bangladesh clash in…

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By Retired Cricket Veteran Ashok Bambi Colombo: India registered a commanding and one-sided victory, powered almost single-handedly by a sensational knock from Ishan Kishan. The only moment of hope for Pakistan came in the very first over when they dismissed Abhishek Sharma. Unfortunately, it was his second consecutive low score, as he fell to a loose shot off a rather ordinary delivery. However, given his immense talent, there is little doubt that he will soon return to form. Any early optimism for Pakistan was crushed in the very next over…

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New Delhi: Under the blue skies of Colombo, Team India delivered another dominant performance against arch-rivals Pakistan, registering a convincing 61-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India notched up their third consecutive win in the tournament, with Ishan Kishan emerging as the undisputed star of the night. After being put in to bat by Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, India faced a unique challenge as Pakistan deployed as many as six spin options on a tricky surface. The move initially paid dividends, with opener Abhishek…

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Colombo: Cricket’s most electrifying rivalry returns to center stage as India and Pakistan face off in a blockbuster Group A encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium. Scheduled for February 15, this clash is more than just a group-stage fixture — it is a battle of pride, history, and momentum in one of sport’s most emotionally charged contests. With both teams entering the match unbeaten and brimming with confidence, the stakes could not be higher. Group A, featuring emerging sides such as…

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Anil Jaiswal Lucknow: In a vibrant celebration of sport, camaraderie and competitive spirit, the “Door Bhai Cup” Golf Tournament was successfully organised under the aegis of Sushant Golf City at the prestigious The Palms Golf Club. The event brought together members of the architect community for a day of precision, performance and sportsmanship on the greens. A total of 25 players participated in the tournament, showcasing remarkable enthusiasm and competitive zeal. The tournament was meticulously organised by  Ashok Kumar and  Rahul Suri, whose planning and coordination ensured the seamless execution…

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Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand has said that in an era increasingly dominated by computer-assisted preparation, deep understanding of the game remains the ultimate differentiator in modern chess. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a three-day chess workshop in Madurai, Anand observed that access to vast amounts of information does not automatically translate into mastery. “Interestingly, the more knowledge you are given, the less you truly understand. If you receive 20–30 new conclusions every day, how do you internalize them? I believe the only thing that separates…

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