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Sports imply activity of vigorous physical exertion and various mind and body skills, wherein, an individual or group competes with others for the purpose of entertainment. In the last few years, sports have become a global phenomenon and have fast become celebrated events. Since its popularity, it has also become a billion-dollar business globally. Of all the sports, football has the highest fan following in the world and the highest viewership as well, thereby, making it the most popular sport.

Indian Team in Hockey World Cup 2010

Sports March 4, 2010 by Kartik Subramaniam

After all the hue and cry around Indian players striking before the Hockey World Cup 2010, India is finally participating in the Hockey World Cup! And frankly speaking, it would be unfair to expect the Indians to win even a bronze medal despite a 4-1 victory over Pakistan in the first match. Indian Team in […]

India crashes out of Twenty20 World Cup 2009..whom to blame?

Sports June 18, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

India lost cricket match

India crashed out of the Twenty20 World cup and with its exit sank the hopes of millions of cricket fans who hoped for a repeat of the earlier World Cup performance. It lost all its Super 8 matches, to England, West Indies, and South Africa. The losses against England and South Africa said it all, […]

Australia crashes of Twenty20 World cup 2009

Sports June 11, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Australia Twenty20

Australia has been knocked out of the Twenty20 World Cup in the round-robin stages, a fact many Aussie fans would find it difficult to digest! A side that was considered an invincible juggernaut some time back was made to eat humble pie by the West Indians as they took their opponents to the cleaners with […]

Indian thump Bangladesh in Twenty20 World Cup 2009

Sports June 7, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

yuvraj singh

India comprehensively defeated Bangladesh and laid to rest the ghosts of the previous World Cup encounter at Port of Spain when the latter brought about their exit from the World Cup in 2007. Batting first the Indian team put up a good total of 180 runs at the loss of five wickets. The openers started the […]

Holland stun England in Twenty20 World cup opener 2009

Sports June 7, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Twenty20 Holland England

Holland pulled off a surprise by defeating hosts England in the first fixture of the Twenty20 World Cup 2009 at Lords. Winning the toss, the Dutch chose to field. The English team got off to a decent start due to some mediocre bowling performance from the Dutch bowlers.

World cup Twenty20 in 2009

Sports June 5, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

20-20 WorldCup 2009

The Twenty20 World Cup is about to get  underway and for sure it implies excitement unlimited. The recently concluded IPL2 with all its highs and lows and large fan following has set the stage for Twenty20 World Cup. It also proved to be the platform for players to polish their skills and fight out in […]

IPL2-Mumbai Indians fire at last!..

Sports May 1, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Sachin Tendulkar

Mumbai Indians came down like a house on fire against Kolkata Knight Riders in a match that saw Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya hit superb half-centuries.

Indian Premier League in South Africa..its different!?

Sports April 22, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Gautam Gambhir

Indian Premier League’s second edition in South Africa kicked off in a decent way this April 2009, after all the fiasco and uncertainty that surrounded the event’s occurrence. Speculations were strife regarding the success of the event but the initial few matches have dispelled all those fears.

Will Indian Premier League be a success outside India?

Sports March 22, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

The Indian Premier League will not be played in India. For the countless fans who were looking forward to the tournament the news certainly would come as a disappointment to them. The development has already acquired political overtones with parties taking up the issue to gain political mileage.

Terrorist attack Sri Lanka cricket team in Pakistan

Sports March 3, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Terrorist attack on Sri Lanka cricket team in Pakistan

Sri Lankan team suffered a jolt when armed terrorists attacked the team’s van in Pakistan. Following the attack, six Sri Lankan players sustained minor injuries, and a couple of them suffered some serious wounds. The team was airlifted by an Army helicopter, and the team was taken to a safe place.

India thrash Sri Lanka in the 20-20 match, win one day series

Sports February 11, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Irfan Pathan

India trounced Sri Lanka in a thrilling encounter at Colombo on 10 Feb 2009. The 20-20 match was the first of its kind to be played in Sri Lanka. But the hosts had to face disappointment as India pulled off a sensational victory.

Indian Premier League season 2 – What’s new?

Sports February 8, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Indian Premier League - DLF

Indian Premier League is set to kick off its second season in April and already it has started creating ripples, a reflection of which was seen in the auction held a few days back.

Sania & Bhupati win in Australian Open 2009.. takes two to tango?

Sports February 4, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi - Australia Tennis Open

Sania Mirza & Mahesh Bhupathi won the Mixed double event in Australian Open 2009 bringing glory to the nation. The duo defeated Andy Ram And Nathalie Dechy 6-3 6-1 to win the coveted trophy.

Matthew Hayden announces retirement from International cricket

Sports January 17, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

Matthew Hayden Retired

Australian opener Matthew Hayden announced retirement from international cricket this week. A prolific run-getter for his team, Hayden had been going through a lean phase in his career in the past few months. His performance against India and South Africa was not at par with his standards and might have forced him to consider retirement.

Sourav Ganguly retires but ushers new era for Indian cricket?

Sports January 7, 2009 by Kartik Subramaniam

I am retired Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly announced his retirement from cricket thereby bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned over 12 years. During these 12 years, the country and the world saw India rise from the ashes and reach the pinnacle of success in both forms of cricket.

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