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Sportstar, February 09, 2012 Issue

Since leading Serbia to the 2010 Davis Cup and racking up a 70-6 record in 2011, Novak Djokovic has held the psyche of all his opponents in an unrelenting grip. His adherence to an unforgiving regimen and a superhuman level of fitness have allowed him to back his mental advantage with physical improbability in shotmaking, says Kunal Diwan in our cover story. Also: Cricket - Adelaide Test; Football - Dempsey is an inspiration. Poster: PAES & STEPANEK

Sportstar, February 02, 2012 Issue

Lost in the contrasting terrains of ?attack' and ?defence', Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a fidgety presence. It is an anomaly that has added to his woes. He also shown a tendency to let things drift after being in control in Tests. By K. C. Vijaya Kumar. Also: Cricket - Haddin, a success story; Football - McCarthy lauds Fletcher; Volley Ball - National Championship. Poster: DAVID SILVA

Sportstar, January 26, 2012 Issue

Unlike his stint with Barcelona, Lionel Messi's World Cup career so far has been quite abysmal with two quarterfinal exits ? though he hardly had any part to play in the 2006 edition in Germany under Jose Peckerman ? and just one goal to his name. Much lesser mortals have fared better in the quadrennial event, writes Ayon Sengupta in our cover story. Also: Football - Baichung Bhutia's farewell; Cricket - Sachin back in one-day squad; Perth Test. Poster: BAICHUNG BHUTIA

Sportstar, January 19, 2012 Issue

Ricky Ponting can still bat like he did when he was at the height of his powers, but not as frequently and for as long. In his half-century in Melbourne and the century in Sydney against India, he was both struggler and master. Most vital of all, the runs came. And in making these runs, Ponting has earned the space to quit on his terms, on his time. That's all ageing champions can ask for really, writes S. Ram Mahesh in our cover story. Also: Cricket - Sydney test; Tennis - Chennai Open. Poster: MICHAEL CLARKE