Sports

Remembering the Immortal Eleven of 1911

Do you rememeber what happened on 29th July, 1911 on the 'maidan' of Calcutta? Do you know about the 'Immortal Eleven' of 1911? Read the true event associated with the National Club of India and pay respect to these greats.

Top four cricket academies of Kolkata

Like other regions of the country, cricket has been becoming more and more popular in Kolkata. Youngsters are trying to hone their cricketing skills in the cricket academies. The author mentions four renowned cricket academies of Kolkata. Read to know more.

To bat first or bowl first - How does a Cricket team captain decide?

In the game of Cricket, the captain who wins the toss has to decide whether to bat first or bowl first. But is this just a straightforward decision or there is some brain involved in deciding this? Does this decision matter so much? Let us try to figure it out in this article.

An epic cricket match in 1973 domestic circuit: Tamil Nadu vs. Bombay

Although domestic cricket matches are neglected in India nowadays, the domestic circuit has produced many memorable matches. In this article, the author discusses the epic final match of Ranji Trophy played at Chepauk Stadium during 18, 20-21st April, 1973. Cricket-lovers must not miss it!

Cricket match watching experience - TV versus Stadium

In India cricket is considered as God and people watch cricket matches with great interest either on TV or in the Stadium. But a question sometimes might arise as to which viewing experience is better, on TV or in the stadium? Let us analyze pros and cons for both of them in this article.

Eight unlucky cricketers who deserved more chances in international cricket

Cricket has seen some extraordinary players over the course of 139 years. Likes of Donald Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, Vivian Richards and Brian Lara have glorified this game but there were some cricketers who missed out on being listed among these due to various reasons. Let's see 8 such unlucky cricketers.

How to apply for admissions to Gopichand National Badminton Academy, Hyderabad

Eager to take up badminton as a sports career and become an international player? This article gives information about Gopichand National Badminton Academy's fees and facilities at Hyderabad and explains the various possible ways to get admission to the academy.

Online Watch FIFA U 17 World Cup Football Match Live Streaming On Your Mobile

Are you also one of the football lovers? Are you also crazy to watch football match? India is hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 for the first time in its history. Now you can enjoy the matches on the go on your mobile or tablet screen. Here are the details for this.

Best Hockey Academies in India

Hockey was one of the most popular sports in India. Indian hockey players brought many laurels for the country. Slowly but steadily hockey has been regaining its lost popularity in India. The guardians are now interested to send their children in the hockey acaemies for scientific training. This article provides the details of top five hockey academies of India.

Know the best football coaching academies of India

Slowly but steadily football has been regaining its lost popularity in India. The guardians are now interested to send their children in the football academies for scientific training. This article provides the details of top football academies of India.

Top 6 sportsmen who proved age is just a number

Throughout sports history, we have found some great examples of people who defeated the barriers of age to make it at big level. Let's have a look at some sportsmen who never gave up one their dream of making it big.

Importance of cricket in India

This article explains the importance of cricket in India. Cricket is important due to some reasons in India.

Best 5 Indian cricket players from 80s ideal for playing in IPL

Do you want to know which player from 80s would have made a big impression in IPL? Who are those players which you would have loved to see playing in IPL? Let's know about our 80s cricketers who had ruled the game with their own style of playing and would have fitted well in the IPL format of the game.

Has Dhoni's success been due to his good luck or due to his good approach towards the game

Dhoni has been the wonder boy of the Indian cricket team for a very long time now. He has achieved everything that a player can almost imagine and he has firmly held his place as the most successful captain that India has ever seen. But what is the main reason of the astronomical success that Dhoni has achieved in such a short time.

Importance and benefits of sports

There is a famous phrase "All work and no play make Jack a dull boy". Is it for real? Do we really need sports? What is the importance of Sports? Why should we make it a part of our life? Let's find out from this article its benefits.

The magic of Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin the Indian off spinner have completed 200 test wickets in 37 tests which is fastest for an Indian bowler and second fastest in the world after Clarrie Grimmet, the Aussie Leg spinner. Let's have a look at how he did it.

ICC's Test XI of 2016

Recently ICC announced their test team of the year. Due to their cut off process some deserving names missed out. Here is a XI purely based on performances of 2016. The list includes matches played between 1st January 2016 and 26th December 2016.

BCCI announced Indian team for first 3 ODIs vs New Zealand 2016

After the conclusion of test series, India will play a five match series against New Zealand beginning on 16th September. BCCI has announced a 15 member squad for first three ODIs today. Let's see who is in and who is out.

Why India struggles at Olympics?

The Olympic Games concluded at Rio de Janeiro last month and just like any other Olympics, India had to deal with a disastrous performance again. They were placed 70th on Olympic medal tally. Just two medals from a population of 130 million? Why? Let's find out.

India thrashed Kiwis to reclaim top spot

Team India reclaimed number spot in ICC ranking after a crushing win over New Zealand at Eden Garden stadium, Kolkata. Let's see how Virat's men defeated kiwis to make their way to the top via this short review.

Review: India vs New Zealand, 1st test

The historic 500th match of India cricket team was full of drama. From Kiwi domination on first 2 days to comeback of Indian team via Ravindra Jadeja's heroics in 95th over of first inning, the match had plenty of ups and downs. Let's have a look at a little review of the match.

Why Gautam Gambhir deserves a comeback in Indian team

Gautam Gambhir who is in great form at the moment and is best left handed opener in Indian Team but despite his form, selectors continue to ignore him. Let's find out if he really deserves a chance or not.

Preview: India vs New Zealand test series

India will start a long 2016-17 home cricket season which will feature 12 test matches. It will begin with a three match test series against New Zealand with first match being played at Kanpur from 22 to 26 September. Let's have a look at a short preview of this series.

Indian Champions League: Another ICL

Indian champions league is a proposed tournament by Magpie sports group, expected to be held in Dubai in December-January this season. Magpie group has announced 8 teams based on various Indian cities. Let's find out more about ICL.

Top-5 Performances of Tillakratne Dilshan

A top order dasher, a middle order slogger, a wicketkeeper, an off spinner and a great fielder. Tillakratne Dilshan was good at every department of cricket. The lion hearted Sri Lankan cricketer retired last week at R.Premdasa stadium. He entertained us throughout his career. Let's have a look at his top-5 performances