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1983 World Cup-Winning Captain Kapil Dev On Hero Worship In India: 'Don't Treat Them As Gods'

1983 World Cup-Winning Captain Kapil Dev On Hero Worship In India: 'Don't Treat Them As Gods'

Dec 31, 2005

As the Bollywood movie 83 releases on Friday, Kapil's Devils have become the talk of the town. Kapil, India's Cricketer of the Century, has his own take on the word 'hero'.

Simply Sanath Magic

Simply Sanath Magic

Jan 18, 2003

There are many facets to Jayasuriya, but all of them can be summed up in one phrase, a quiet achiever. Or Simply Sanath, shall we say?

Playing For Six & Out

Playing For Six & Out

Feb 08, 2003

Even if he is no McGrath, there is a certain exactitude to his bowling these days in that he uses a tape measure to mark a run-up of 21.3 metres.

Keeper Of Lost Faiths

Keeper Of Lost Faiths

Mar 01, 2003

Ironic as it may sound, Flower was strongly influenced by the defensive technique of an Indian batsman. In making a slow century in Zimbabwe's inaugural Test in Harare in 1992, Sanjay Manjrekar made Flower sit up and take note.

'I Will Be Back'

'I Will Be Back'

Apr 16, 2005

'Each time people have written me off, I have come back. I have no doubt about that.'

The Birdie's Golden Egg

The Birdie's Golden Egg

Apr 16, 2005

Arjun Atwal lost the title but still cashed the biggest cheque in Indian sporting history

Suspended Animation

Suspended Animation

Apr 23, 2005

At the last ODI, Ganguly was conspicuous by his absence. He was waiting for a call that never came. Updates

Right On Cue

Right On Cue

Apr 30, 2005

At 19, Pankaj Advani has already conquered the world snooker and billiards titles

Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif

Apr 30, 2005

A veritable bundle of energy on the field, he keeps his feet on the ground after walking the ramp at LIFW

'Captaincy Isn't Something You Can Grab'

'Captaincy Isn't Something You Can Grab'

May 07, 2005

With a growing clamour for Ganguly to be relieved of the responsibility of leading the Indian team, the man next in line, who has often been identified as a diplomat when it comes to fielding questions from the media, is surprisingly candid.

Petty Trophies

Petty Trophies

May 14, 2005

Three states pass laws to regulate sports associations. The cash-rich cricket bodies are the real target, but even other sports are vulnerable to the state's whimsical interference.

At Chappell's Altar

At Chappell's Altar

May 28, 2005

Here's a peek at what new coach Greg has in mind to transform Team India

Gameplan: Play It Safe

Gameplan: Play It Safe

Jun 04, 2005

India is set to put the anti-doping programme on track. But officials need a crash course on world trends.

The Wrong 'Un, Skipper

The Wrong 'Un, Skipper

Jun 18, 2005

Our cricketers may have lacked the killer instinct elsewhere. But many, like Pataudi, liked a hunt.

New Laces For The Pyjamas

New Laces For The Pyjamas

Jul 02, 2005

ICC's new rules aim to inject a dose of dynamic unpredictability into the one-day game and hopefully bring the crowds back into the stands

Return From The Hood

Return From The Hood

Jul 02, 2005

Schools that have opened their doors to children who would have fallen prey to criminals

Instant Shelters

Instant Shelters

Jul 09, 2005

Right camp: N. K. Garg of CBRI designs lightweight yet sturdy shelters at less than Rs 2500

Transplanted 'Live'

Transplanted 'Live'

Jul 16, 2005

Sports may not remain 'exclusive' to private broadcasters if a new proposal is passed

Crick In The Tale

Crick In The Tale

Jul 23, 2005

This is the sort of compilation you can pick up on a rainy day when you feel like a dip into the past.

Who Can Bat 'n Bowl?

Who Can Bat 'n Bowl?

Jul 30, 2005

New Names. Suresh Raina, Venugopala Rao, J.P. Yadav. Are they the answer to our search for genuine all-rounders?

Bosses Are Forever

Bosses Are Forever

Aug 06, 2005

Sportsmen may come and go, but these administrators stay on, be it for the love of the game or other reasons

High Tee At Noon

High Tee At Noon

Aug 20, 2005

The golf industry in India is transforming from being just a game to a career option

Greg Goes Grrr...

Greg Goes Grrr...

Aug 27, 2005

The coach wasn't prepared for this. Can he work with a lackadaisical lot?

Rue The Roo, Mate

Rue The Roo, Mate

Sep 03, 2005

The fable comes to an end, the planet is no longer the kingdom of the Kangaroos

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