CHUNI GOSWAMI remembers with nostalgia J. Kittu, who voluntarily provided an opportunity to play as an inside forward and become a legendary figure. This Bengal football team, which played in the Santosh Trophy in 1955, was crowded with too...
I hope you will enjoy an editorial article in TOI on the Simla Cricket Club match on October 29, 1886. Those who deplore the decline of cricket before the advance of lawn tennis will be glad to hear that...
Brain Injuries in Sports:
The world of sports offers invaluable experiences and lessons in teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. However, it also harbors significant risks, particularly concerning brain injuries. Athletes across various disciplines are exposed to situations that may lead...
Wolf shooting in Russia is a fascinating ancient game.
In Russia, the wolf is everyone’s enemy. It is therefore the business of everyone to kill him whenever and wherever he meets. This is so long as his killing can be...
While Bill Tilden and I were usually at odds," says the author, George Lott, I gained a very healthy respect for him on the court—more so than for anyone else I ever played or saw." Grant Golden, a tennis...
8 Common Golf Stance Mistakes to Fix Them
Welcome to the fascinating world of golf, where each swing is a journey of precision and strategy. Whether you're teeing off for the first time or a seasoned golfer looking to refine...
Best Mini Golf Courses in London
British culture mixes eclectic customs, history, and innovation; therefore, London, the bustling epicenter of British culture, is an absolute must-see. A brilliant capture of the British spirit, with renowned landmarks, regal heritage, and a...
Pickleball Paddle Materials: Wood, Composite, And Graphite
Pickleball has quickly risen in popularity as a recreational sport, captivating players of all ages and skill levels. While mastering the game's techniques is crucial, selecting the right equipment can significantly impact performance....
6 Tips To Help You Improve Your Golf Swing
Golf is a popular game that is rife with tips. You will probably have heard about the 5 pillars of better golf or similar things if you regularly practice around others....
World's Best-Known Football Leagues - This list is not in any particular order, as the popularity and reputation of leagues can change over time, and different leagues are more popular in different parts of the world. "Football crazy" is...
It Took Him 54 Years To Finish A Marathon By Shizo Kanakuri. In terms of speed, he wasn't a slow runner. As a matter of fact, he is reported to have set the world record in taking 2 hours,...
Over ten years, Ian Healy was the pulse of the Australian team. From his shock selection and humbling beginning in Pakistan in 1988-89, he worked and willed himself to become the most successful wicketkeeper of them all.
Australian wicket-keeper Ian...
FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 1954: Hungary vs. Uruguay
A 1954 World Cup semi-final between the holders of the trophy, Uruguay, and the hottest favorites ever, Hungary, was perhaps likely to be a flop, following the tremendous pre-match excitement. But this...
Does the Color of the Soccer Ball Matter?
Soccer is such a well-loved sport that people keep playing no matter the weather or time of day, so there is already a glow-in-the-dark soccer ball on the market for night players.
For...
Aaron Finch, the 26-year-old Victorian batsman, ransacked England's bowling with an eye-popping world record 156. Finch's brutal display of batting; hitting sixes in all corners of the ground, had just appeared six previous T20 caps, well past Brendon McCullum's...
This lifeline of Darren Gough was published in "The Cricketer" in Dec 2000
Most Memorable day in Cricket:
My first one-day international and my first test match, both against New Zealand in 1994. My ambition in life was to play...
Test Match Debut Under his Brother Captaincy. Zimbabwe slow left armerWellington Masakadza made his Test debut under the captaincy of his elder brother. He won his first test cap in a rare overseas victory for Zimbabwe in Sylhet in...
Another interesting question is: Where did the game of ice hockey originate? It is considered to be the fastest game in the world. Ice hockey is played by two teams of six men in action at one time. Extra...
Batsman Exactly Dismissed on Same Score on Test Debut. Marcus Harris was recently dismissed for 26 in both innings of his Test debut in the first Test against India in Adelaide. The first ever instance of South African Dan...
First Four Tests Against Four Different Countries. Tony Dodemaide of Australia did do it in 1987-88, when his first four Tests against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan were successive matches for Australia, so it wasn't a case...
Most ODI Runs without Playing a Test. The only man to have scored more runs in ODI without playing in a Test is Steve Tikolo of Kenya, who made 3421 runs in 134 matches. Indian Rohit Sharma, who lies...
Old Kent player Tom Spencer headed the list, he officiated in no fewer than 570 Championship matches in an umpiring career that stretched from 1950 to 1980. Four others stood in more than 500: Frank Chester 531 (1922-55), David...
Most Runs in All Forms of Cricket. England prolific batsman Graham Gooch, with 67,057 runs in all formats 44,846 in first-class cricket, and 22,211 in List A games. On the 2nd place not far behind is Graeme Hick, with 64,372....
England left-arm spinner Norman Gifford was 44 years old when he made his debut in a one-day tournament in Sharjah in 1985. Norman had been the assistant manager on a couple of overseas tours and took over as captain...
This record has stood for more than 75 years now, the only wicketkeeper to make more than 50 stumping in Tests is Bert Oldfield. The little New South Welshman spent much of his long international career stretched from 1920-21...