'I'd always played cricket in the backyard with friends and parents, but wouldn't say I ever had the desire to be a professional.'
I am happy I didn't knock anyone down, driving recklessly or trying to show off. However, in one instance of road rage (the consequence of arguing with a driver who disrespected my right to cross the road peacefully) I did find a man in a SUV taking his anger out on me by driving his vehicle over my feet, recalls Shyam G Menon.
Ramandeep covered good ground, running back 21 metres and just when it looked the ball was getting away from him, he put in a full length dive and while in the air he pouched the ball with his both hands outstretched to complete a fabulous catch.
Langer informed the media that Mayank sustained a tear at the same area where he was injured earlier.
On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.
From hitting massive sixes, to scoring tons of runs, to producing breakthroughs, charismatic all-rounder Sunil Narine has been KKRs' go-to man for more than a decade in the IPL, and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was effusive in his praise for the all-rounder, calling him the "Superman" and the real energy behind the team's success.
From India's young players to the overseas stars of both teams, they couldn't resist getting some words of wisdom from the legendary cricketer.
Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock hit fifties as LSG trounced CSK by eight wickets.
The 21-year-old Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler has turned heads with his raw pace and razor-sharp control.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday
Langer said conversation they had at that time included a deep dive into Chandrashekhar's life and 'his story blew me away'.
The man said that he was under severe financial distress for a few months because of lockdown and decided to end his life.
The first legs of the ties will take place on February 16, with the return match a week later on February 23.
A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.
A 100-ft-long truck with 140 wheels was specially designed for this giant granite stone to travel 1,665 km from Khammam in Telangana to New Delhi, it said.
With all hopes faded, coming in to bat with 89 needed off 7 overs, the 32 year old revived the team's fortunes.
In the year gone by, Indian Space Research Organisation achieved self-reliance in launch vehicle technology with the successful ground testing of the Cryogenic Upper Stage, a key component in putting heavier payloads in orbit.
North India is convulsed with spiritual excitement over the pran pratishta at the Ram temple. But what do folks in Tamil Nadu think about the events in Ayodhya?
Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.
West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.
'I don't think the target was a lot. It was just 10 over-par. We bowled well in patches. Just made a few mistakes.'
Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants in the first match of the Sunday double-header.
West Indies batting legend Chris Gayle and Australian opener David Warner have scored more than 600 runs in the IPL in three different seasons and are now second on the list.
Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
Jannik Sinner bounced back after losing the first set to beat Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the Miami Open.
This sets up Real Madrid final against Borussia Dortmund, who knocked out Paris Saint-Germain in the other semi-final.
The packed Ekana stadium may not have witnessed massive sixes, but the home fans saw some brilliant bowling.
Lal Salaam is not a movie A Ganesh Nadar would recommend.
The Capitals have been inconsistent so far, winning five and losing six of their last 11 games.
'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'
USA caused the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup when they shocked former champions Pakistan via the Super Over.
'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'
Marcus Stoinis' maiden IPL century lifts LSG to victory.
The Delhi youngster had had his fair share of struggles while transforming from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler.
Leg spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Piyush Chawla excelled at the Wankhede stadium.
Mayank Yadav (3/27) stole the limelight with his searing pace as Lucknow Super Giants humbled Punjab Kings by 21 runs.
Rajasthan Royals has assembled a world class talent team. Can RR, who won the first IPL title, win another championship?
The long and short of this meeting was to mark Guinness World Records Day. The world's tallest and shortest men shook hands for the first time on Thursday.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
