Former Mumbai batsman passes away in Dubai at 90; will be known for his long club cricket journey that spanned generations Mehli Irani at the Bombay Gymkhana. Pic/mid-day archives It seems only yesterday that I visited Mehli Irani’s home in Byculla to interview him for a piece I was doing on him playing the Dr… Continue reading Goodbye, Mehli Irani !
Category: Sports
The Parsis who pedalled across the world
‘The Bicycle Diaries’ details how 12 cyclists set out as global explorers from 1923 to 1942 Last November, tired of being cooped up at home, travel enthusiasts Bakcen George, Allwyn Joseph and Ratish Bhalerao decided to ‘work from cycle’. Carrying their devices and basic necessities, the trio cycled from Mumbai to Kanyakumari — a journey… Continue reading The Parsis who pedalled across the world
Former international cricket umpire Piloo Reporter honoured
Former international umpire Piloo Reporter was on Monday honoured for his service to Indian cricket by the Cricketers Foundation here. The 82-year-old, who stood in 14 Tests and 22 ODIs in a career spanning 28 years, was handed an amount of Rs 75,000 by the foundation. He was invited by former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan… Continue reading Former international cricket umpire Piloo Reporter honoured
Jehan Daruvala creates history, becomes first Indian to win F2 race
SAKHIR (Bahrain): Promising Indian driver Jehan Daruvala created history when he became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir Grand Prix on Sunday. A thrilling battle against F2 champion Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ticktum saw the 22-year-old Indian emerge on top in the support race of the season-ending Formula 1… Continue reading Jehan Daruvala creates history, becomes first Indian to win F2 race
Rusi Surti: Indian cricket’s original braveheart and ‘the poor man’s Garry Sobers’
Queenslanders saw one of their own in the first and only Indian Test player to play in the Sheffield Shield Patrick Skene Indian Test cricketer Rusi Surti plays a classic cover drive. ‘To see him perform in the middle was like sipping champagne and he gave endless pleasure to fans,’ says Kersi Meher-Homji. Photograph: Percy… Continue reading Rusi Surti: Indian cricket’s original braveheart and ‘the poor man’s Garry Sobers’
Zoroastrian Chess Club: Join Now
Our dear friend Hormazd Godrej writes in to inform us about a new initiative that he along with his friends have started. Zoroastrian Chess Club Hormuz writes…. “A group of friends and family members of mine are starting a new Zoroastrian Chess club that plans to host Chess tournaments for the community to participate in.… Continue reading Zoroastrian Chess Club: Join Now
Football scholarship: Arzan Todywalla off to U.S College
Former St Kentigern student Arzan Todywalla is off to further his football aspirations after being offered a scholarship at St Mary’s College in Moraga, California. Good enough to trial for Birmingham City as a youngster in 2014, Todywalla is hoping to make a career in professional football after completing his studies offshore. He also works… Continue reading Football scholarship: Arzan Todywalla off to U.S College
