Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Is Phelps the new king of the Olympian era?

Some are even wondering if Phelps is an amphibian. ...

Felipe Scolari named new Chelsea coach

Felipe Scolari floored everyone with his own brand of humour. ...

City of Joy plans a grand farewell for Kahn

New Delhi: Zohal Hamid's lawyer on Thursday sent notice to police saying she's withdrawing molestation charge against Royal Challengers Bangalore player Luke Pomersbach to approach court for withdrawal of charges. Hamid's lawyer Rajneesh Chopra said that they will move an application in the High Court during the day. Bangalore player Pomersbach was arrested last Friday after Hamid alleged he molested her and hit her fiance Sahil when he objected to...

Trouble may not be over for Bhajji just yet

Hobart: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday described his side's incredible seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the crucial tri-series match here as one of the best ODI victories he has been part of. This was one of the best ODI cricket I have been a part of. That was fantastic right through the very start of our chase. When you need 321 off 40 overs, you need a...

War of Leagues: How about an ICL vs IPL match?

New Delhi: The team that will have its bowling line-up in shape and free of injuries will come out on top in the much-awaited battle between Australia and India, feels Australia's champion ex-cricketer Adam Gilchrist. In India as the ambassador of the University of Wollongong, Gilchrist refrained from making any predictions but felt the bowlers' form and fitness may decide who ends up on top in the four-match Test series...

War of Leagues: How about an ICL vs IPL match?

New Delhi: The team that will have its bowling line-up in shape and free of injuries will come out on top in the much-awaited battle between Australia and India, feels Australia's champion ex-cricketer Adam Gilchrist. In India as the ambassador of the University of Wollongong, Gilchrist refrained from making any predictions but felt the bowlers' form and fitness may decide who ends up on top in the four-match Test series...

India, South Africa fight to be Test's second best team

New Delhi: The Ranji Trophy has always been about unknowns looking to make an impact or big guns striving get back their national caps. While the latter grabs headlines, its the former which gets lost among the scorecards and newspaper reports. On another such day under the canvas of Ranji cricket at the storied Feroz Shah Kotla, a little-known player from Baroda emerged through the crowd to get his photograph...

India, South Africa fight to be Test's second best team

New Delhi: The Ranji Trophy has always been about unknowns looking to make an impact or big guns striving get back their national caps. While the latter grabs headlines, its the former which gets lost among the scorecards and newspaper reports. On another such day under the canvas of Ranji cricket at the storied Feroz Shah Kotla, a little-known player from Baroda emerged through the crowd to get his photograph...

India, Proteas renew rivalry, but with caution

New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar and India's wait for the batting icon's 100th international century refused to end on Friday, when the nation's favourite son once again fell short – this time by an agonising six runs. It was a sell-out at the Wankhede Stadium as all the roads led to the venue, with the Mumbaikar needing to add just 33 to his overnight score to reach the landmark. But instead...

India, Proteas renew rivalry, but with caution

New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar and India's wait for the batting icon's 100th international century refused to end on Friday, when the nation's favourite son once again fell short – this time by an agonising six runs. It was a sell-out at the Wankhede Stadium as all the roads led to the venue, with the Mumbaikar needing to add just 33 to his overnight score to reach the landmark. But instead...

A year later, Woolmer's death still haunts world cricket

Bob Woolmer lost his life in a hotel room in Jamaica during the World Cup. ...

A year later, Woolmer's death still haunts world cricket

Bob Woolmer lost his life in a hotel room in Jamaica during the World Cup. ...

Tendulkar slams critics who try to run him down

London: Former England captain Alec Stewart won't be surprised if the home team record a clean sweep over India in the ongoing ODI series as well, irrespective of the visitor's resolute show in the rain-marred opener at Cheste-le-Street. India may have begun the series as slight favourites but I wouldn't be surprised if England finish off the season with a clean sweep in all forms of the game and add...

Tendulkar slams critics who try to run him down

London: Former England captain Alec Stewart won't be surprised if the home team record a clean sweep over India in the ongoing ODI series as well, irrespective of the visitor's resolute show in the rain-marred opener at Cheste-le-Street. India may have begun the series as slight favourites but I wouldn't be surprised if England finish off the season with a clean sweep in all forms of the game and add...

India, Pak to jostle for lead in Kanpur

India’s biggest concern going into the game is the patchy form of their bowling attack. ...