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Keep the faith in Dhoni
June 13, 2009, 8:52 PM IST
My previous post on racism led to a heated debate. Some said it was just an angry rant resulting from some personal hurt. Others, some quite uncharitably, observed that we Indians really deserve what we…
June 13, 2009, 8:52 PM IST
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Heroes & villains of India’s crushing loss
June 13, 2009, 1:58 AM IST
An easy run in the first round had papered over the cracks. But as feared when the going really got tough in the Super Eight stage, MS Dhoni’s men fell apart. Barring the outstanding performances…
June 13, 2009, 1:58 AM IST
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The Dhoni Debate – II
June 12, 2009, 5:14 PM IST
I’d like to make our stand clear. TOI wishes Dhoni and Team India the very best, and we hope to see them returning with the World Cup. However, that doesn’t mean that we will stop doing our job.
June 12, 2009, 5:14 PM IST
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Game, Shame and Name
June 12, 2009, 1:57 PM IST
What’s in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet These lines, penned by the bard in “Romeo and Juliet”, have been fodder for a host of jokes…
June 12, 2009, 1:57 PM IST
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Dhoni’s first major misstep
June 10, 2009, 5:08 PM IST
For a long time, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been the golden boy of Indian cricket, the superhero who could do no wrong. India’s formidable record under his captaincy helped, but adoring fans were also charmed…
June 10, 2009, 5:08 PM IST
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C’mon Pakistan, it’s just a game
June 10, 2009, 10:28 AM IST
Dear readers, I am really amazed at the comments to my last post – Pak played like retards. The context in which the term retard was used in the post has been misunderstood by most….
June 10, 2009, 10:28 AM IST
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Sehwag’s exit huge blow to India hopes
June 9, 2009, 7:26 PM IST
Virender Sehwag is out of the T20 World Cup. The shoulder injury doesn’t seem to be getting any better. He is leaving. And that’s a big blow to the Indian side. True, Rohit Sharma is…
June 9, 2009, 7:26 PM IST
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Samba time in South Africa
June 9, 2009, 6:45 PM IST
Till a year ago, had someone suggested that Spain could win the Euro Cup, I would have dismissed him with an indifferent shrug. Today, if you tell me that the Spaniards are favorites for the…
June 9, 2009, 6:45 PM IST
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Bye Aussies, we won’t miss you
June 9, 2009, 9:55 AM IST
Two matches, two losses and the mighty Aussies are out. And it’s not that the wizards of Oz have gone down fighting — they have been outplayed and outclassed. Sri Lanka, my pre-tournament favourites after…
June 9, 2009, 9:55 AM IST
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Pakistanis played like retards
June 8, 2009, 3:13 PM IST
Anyone who saw Pakistan play England yesterday in the T20 World Cup match that our neighbours lost by 48 runs would agree that as a team, the Pakistanis have lost it. That the team is…
June 8, 2009, 3:13 PM IST
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A Fed letter day in sport
June 8, 2009, 8:50 AM IST
On a rain-kissed Sunday, in front of adoring crowds and an overwhelmed opponent, Roger Federer finally made his tryst with destiny. After mesmerizing the tour since he first cracked its code in 2003, he ran…
June 8, 2009, 8:50 AM IST
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Federer, the greatest ever
June 7, 2009, 9:01 PM IST
Roger Federer has now tied Pete Sampras for the all-time record of most Grand Slam titles (14) — and he owns one piece of silverware that the great American never managed to get his hands…
June 7, 2009, 9:01 PM IST
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Federer awaits tryst with destiny
June 7, 2009, 3:43 PM IST
Roger Federer, quite expectedly, was in divine touch early on Friday evening: As the shadows lengthened over Roland Garros, he streaked through his opening serves and even had at least five breakpoints in del Potro’s…
June 7, 2009, 3:43 PM IST
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We don’t need you, Aussies
June 7, 2009, 1:20 PM IST
Sri Lanka could do the game of cricket a big favour if they manage to put one beyond Australia on Monday. Because the Kangaroos, hammered into submission by Chris Gayle on Saturday, would be sent…
June 7, 2009, 1:20 PM IST
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What ails Chelsea?
June 5, 2009, 5:53 PM IST
Barcelona have been crowned European champions. Man U have taken the honours in the EPL. And so, another jam-packed season is over. But where does it leave Chelsea, arguably the most star-studded team in the…
June 5, 2009, 5:53 PM IST
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Dhoni’s Men in Blue are not in pink of health
June 5, 2009, 1:08 PM IST
Nothing is more misleading than India’s emphatic triumph over Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game. The victory gives the impression of MS Dhoni’s men being in the pink of health. Nothing can be…
June 5, 2009, 1:08 PM IST
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Up for sale — Kaka
June 5, 2009, 4:28 AM IST
A slugfest is on between Real Madrid and Chelsea to sign on Brazilian star Kaka. It’s learnt that Real has offered AC Milan £60.8 million to part with the talismanic striker. Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani…
June 5, 2009, 4:28 AM IST
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Come back Symmo, we miss you!
June 4, 2009, 11:53 PM IST
The T20 World Cup in England is suddenly shorn of major excitement. The once invincible Aussies have decided to send home one of their most exciting and world’s much talked about players, Andrew Symonds, on…
June 4, 2009, 11:53 PM IST
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Barcelona: The perfect Champion
June 4, 2009, 4:51 PM IST
Last week changed a lot of things for soccer fans. For one, Barcelona unofficially — but firmly — established themselves as the best football team on the planet. For many Indians though, it was heartbreak….
June 4, 2009, 4:51 PM IST
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Watch out for the Kiwis
May 30, 2009, 5:06 PM IST
For once, Team India will go into a major tournament heavily — and justifiably — favoured to win. They bat deep, have the bowlers to exploit English conditions and, thanks to two seasons of IPL,…
May 30, 2009, 5:06 PM IST
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