Nobbs’ role under scanner
Hockey India’s decision to rope in former men’s and women’s coach Maharaj Krishan Kaushik to assist chief coach Michael Nobbs has evoked surprise. The move depicts all is not well within the set-up.
A ‘Cowboy city’ hidden in Asia
Think Thailand and its pristine beaches, bustling nightlife and lively and hip shopping are among the first things that come to mind.
‘Need to identify Indian style of play’
The Indian men’s hockey team might not have been able to earn a direct qualification berth for the 2014 World Cup, but High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans believes “plans will eventually translate into success.”
There was a feeling of bereavement, says Dravid
Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid couldn’t help but get emotional after the team’s four-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL-6 Eliminator here on Wednesday night.
Royals clip Eagles’ wings
Their campaign might have been hit by problems apalenty, but Rajasthan Royals showed no let up in the intensity on the field as they knocked out Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL-6 Eliminator here on Wed
Troubled Royals face Eagles’ challenge
Until about a week ago, a Rajasthan Royals-Sunrisers Hyderabad clash in the IPL-6 Eliminator would have been billed as a face off between the underdogs who had truly made this edition their own.
Wats(on), CSK off
Shane Watson personified Rajasthan Royals’ never-say-die spirit, playing a sensational knock to guide them to a five-wicket win over league leaders Chennai Super Kings in an exhilarating IPL-6 match h
‘Want to be a match-winner’
Ajinkya Rahane’s calm and calculated approach towards the game has often evoked comparisons with that of Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid. The 24-year- old though reckons that he has to learn “how to strike a balance between staying calm and taking things too easy sometimes.”
Waveriders slip for once
In a match of mathematical interest — to decide the semi-final lineup of the inaugural Hockey India League — Uttar Pradesh Wizards beat Delhi Waveriders 4-1 in the two teams’ final league encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Thursday.
‘I am a movie freak’
The only Indian woman to break into the top-10 of the world squash rankings, Dipika Pallikal nurtures a dream of becoming world number 1 one day.