Kohli did a great job, but Kohlism needs to be reviewed
Suresh MenonIndia have just won a terrific Test at Lord’s, and it’s a good time to discuss their philosophy, Kohlism. That a team reflects its captain is one of the cliches of the sport. A great sight of the contemporary game is the passion and energy that Virat Kohli brings to it. And the supreme confidence too, not just in himself as a player but in his team as well.When India came out to bat again after lunch on the last day, it was sheer chutzpah. The nine balls they played didn’t matter to either
Stars like Ben Stokes keep mental health issues in the forefront
Suresh MenonIt is possible that the most far-reaching result at the Tokyo Olympics might have been achieved by gymnast Simone Biles. After all the celebrations are done, and the national revelries completed, one fact will remain: a top athlete, the face of the Olympics, pulled out from the early competition citing mental issues. One whispers this quietly during the Olympics: sport is not just about taking part, it is about winning. And the pressures are enormous. Living up to expectations can be draining.In
The Hundred: early days yet
Suresh MenonWisden said when the idea was mooted that “The Hundred hung over the English game suspended only by the conviction of a suited few…”
Cricket
T20 World Cup | Australia recalls Smith, Warner, Cummins
PTI The 15-man Australia squad for the showpiece, to be held in Oman and UAE in October, is a mixture of pace, spin and hard-hitters keeping in mind the slow, spin-friendly conditions of the pitches in the UAE.- 22mins
Cricket
Dravid reapplies for NCA’s head post
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Football
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Sports Reporter Roy Krishna, Subhasish Bose on target for the winner
Football
Nuno Espirito Santo impatient for transfer window to shut
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Hockey
Asian Games gold next target: Sreejesh
Stan Rayan Fredericks presents ₹1 crore to the goalkeeper
Hockey
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Tennis
Osaka leaves press conference in tears
Reuters Reporter accuses her of using the media when it suits her
Tennis
Camila Giorgi wins her biggest cheque yet
AFP Italian underdog Camila Giorgi upset fourth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to win the biggest title of her career at the WTA hardcourt event here.The World No. 71 completed a 2021 hat-trick of victories over the sixth-ranked Czech, who has now lost three finals this season.“I was very emotional inside,” Giorgi said. “Of course, I’m not the one that shows a lot. It’s just amazing.”Wimbledon finalist and Rome runner-up Pliskova had no answer for the inspired shotmaking of Giorgi, who
Tennis
Toronto Masters | Medvedev silences Opelka’s guns
Agence France-Presse Daniil Medvedev neutralised the attack of American serving giant Reilly Opelka on Sunday, dominating 6-4, 6-3 to win the ATP Toronto Masters.Medvedev, aided by 34 unforced errors from Opelka, became the first Russian to win a Canadian trophy since Marat Safin 21 years ago.The World No. 2 Russian needed just 87 “I’m just happy,” he added. “I want to achieve more, I want to play better.”Medvedev will be the top seed at next week’s Cincinnati Masters, the final major tune-up for the US Open that
Races
Megasthenes, who is in fine nick, may score in the Madras Race Club Cup
CHENNAI: Megasthenes, who is in fine nick, may score in the Madras Race Club Cup (1,200m), the main event of the races to be held here on Wednesday (Aug. 18).Wednesday races are part of the Udhagamandalam 2021 season which were cancelled.1. MY KINDA GIRL HANDICAP (1,000m), rated 00 to 25, 2.30 p.m.: 1. Beauregard (8) Yash Narredu 60, 2. Lady Zeen (9) C. Brisson 60, 3. Romantic Bay (1) P. Vikram 60, 4. Pink Pearl (7) A. Imran Khan 59.5, 5. Alwaysastar (10) P. Sai Kumar 59, 6. Daiyamondo (6) Surya
Races
Country’s Moon and Renegade work well
Country’s Moon and Renegade worked well when the horses were exercised here on Monday (Aug. 16).Inner sand: 600m: Trending Princess (Azfar Syeed), Dashing Beauty (Koshi Kumar) 41. Rafaele (rb) 43.5. Easy.800m: Queen Justitia (Koshi Kumar), Rutbedaar (M. Bhaskar) 57.5, 600/42.5. Beauteous Maximus (Farid Ansari) 57, 600/42. Handy. 1000m: Country’s Genius (rb) 1-15, 800/58.5, 600/44. Moved freely. Chief Of Command (Rajender Singh) 1-15, 800/59, 600/44.5. Easy. Rhiannon (Koshi Kumar), Regal Kid
Races
Alluring Silver obliges in Nizam’s Gold Cup
Trainer P. Shroff’s Alluring Silver, ridden by Akshay Kumar, won the Nizam’s Gold Cup (Gr.2), the feature event of Sunday’s (Aug. 15) races. The winner is owned by Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla, Mrs. Behroze Z. Poonawalla, Ms. Delna Z. Poonawalla, Mr. Rishad Pandole & Mrs. Simone Poonawalla Pandole rep. Poonawalla Racing & Brdg, Mr. Mukul Sonawala & Mr. D.R. Thacker rep. DT Racing & Breeders LLP.1. BAKHTAWAR PLATE (Div. I) (1,200m) (Terms) Maiden, 3-y-o only (Cat. II): MUASER
Other Sports
World Table Tennis Contender | Qualifier Sreeja’s dream run continues
Sports Bureau Qualifier Sreeja Akula’s dream run continued as she reached the women’s singles quarterfinals with a 3-0 drubbing of Barbora Balazova of Slovakia in the round of 16 in the World Table Tennis Contender Budapest here on Wednesday . The 23-year-old Sreeja used her soft-pimpled rubber to good effect against the Slovakian. The 29-year-old Balazova was clearly uncomfortable against the rubber, making quite a few mistakes at critical junctures. However, G. Sathiyan, the fourth seed, faltered. The
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World junior wrestling championships | Ravinder bags silver, Bipasha in final
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