18 facts about Farokh Engineer: The Original poster boy of Indian cricket Farokh Engineer can be described as the actual swashbuckler of Indian cricket who set examples for other future dashers like K Srikkanth, Ganguly and Sehwag to follow. The wicket keeper-batsman was versatile and batted as an opener as well as a lower order… Continue reading Farokh Engineer: The Original poster boy of Indian cricket
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A True Legacy: Rusi Dinshaw
My uncle, Rusi Nadirshah Dinshaw, was the last of a family of noted gentleman cricketers, and had the notable distinction of being the first non-Muslim and the only Parsi-Zoroastrian to be a member of the Pakistan test team. Article by Farishta Murzban Dinshaw The former captain of Pakistanis cricket team, Hanif Mohammad, who was also… Continue reading A True Legacy: Rusi Dinshaw
Kynan Chenai secures Spot for Rio De Janeiro Olympics 2016
On a day when the old guards fell by the wayside, young Indian shooter Kynan Chenai stole the limelight by securing a quota place for the Rio Olympics in Men’s Trap on the second day of the Asian Shooting Qualifiers here on Thursday. Chenai clinched could hardly have asked for any better gift on the… Continue reading Kynan Chenai secures Spot for Rio De Janeiro Olympics 2016
Shireen Khushroo Kiash: India’s Most Versatile Sportsperson
What is common between C. Ramaswami, Sir Vivian Richards and Jonty Rhodes? They all represented their country in more than one sporting discipline. Closer home, three Indians are notable for their sporting prowess namely, Sohini Kumari (Tennis and Squash), Somnath Chopra (Athletics & Volleyball) and Iftikhan Ali Khan Pataudi (Cricket & Hockey) represented India in… Continue reading Shireen Khushroo Kiash: India’s Most Versatile Sportsperson
Adille Sumariwalla: Getting an Olympic medal in athletics is my one-point agenda
‘We keep climbing one step and slipping three. In 2004, our relay team was 7th in the world. Then we slipped from there. Otherwise, today our 4×400 metres relay team would have been gearing for a medal at the Rio Games.’ Article by Laxmi Negi | Rediff ‘We give them a coach, but if we… Continue reading Adille Sumariwalla: Getting an Olympic medal in athletics is my one-point agenda
Khushnoor Jijina: Mixed Martial Arts in India
Even though MMA or mixed martial arts bouts have been taking place throughout the world since the 1900s, the sport has only recently gained massive popularity in the West with organisations like UFC and Pride promoting fights in a huge way. Article by Avinash Bali | Askmen.com In India however, it’s a different story. To… Continue reading Khushnoor Jijina: Mixed Martial Arts in India
My Tryst with Cricket
From time to time we invite readers to contribute. This article is from Havovi Govadia. To use an English phrase ‘cricket is not my cuppa tea’. But living in India, one cannot avoid cricket and being married to a cricket lover seals your fate. During cricket season, which has now become throughout the year, our… Continue reading My Tryst with Cricket
Hotfut: Mistry Brothers bring Soccer on the Roof in Hyderabad
Ten floors above the busy Begumpet traffic, a live football game is on. Hyderabad is the first city in South India to get two rooftop football pitches. “Hotfut” has been built on the 10th floor of the White House building, Block III adjacent, to Lifestyle, Begumpet. Article by Coreena Suares | Deccan Chronicle The surface… Continue reading Hotfut: Mistry Brothers bring Soccer on the Roof in Hyderabad
Mumbai’s Oldest Cricket Clubs
In 19th-century Mumbai, the gentleman’s game was often used to show that one’s community was superior to another’s Article by Dustin Silgardo | Mint On Sunday “The Parsee owes his cricket prosperity as much to the civilizing and inspiring influence of British Rule as to his own innate vigour and adaptability. He is a fine… Continue reading Mumbai’s Oldest Cricket Clubs
