3rd Day of February
1936
Bob Simpson, the celebrated Australian allrounder, was born on this day. Simpson was a master strokemaker, cunning leg spinner and a brilliant fielder. Gradually...
2nd Day of February
1968
Aminul Islam, the Bangladeshi cricketer who made a century in his country's inaugural Test, was born on this day. He achieved this feat against...
31st Day of January
1988
Mohammad Shahzad, wicketkeeper-batsman of Afghanistan, was born on this day. In his first 11 ODI innings, Shahzad made three hundreds and three fifties. He...
“Becoming world champion again is the most amazing feeling….” Vishwanathan Anand
Yes he is the World Champion again. Might be, for a man who has won five World championships in the classical format, this victory...
30th Day of January
1883
England recovered their series against Austalia in the form of a burnt bail in an urn. On August 29 1882, England not only were...
29th Day of January
1951
Andy Roberts, the great fast bowler for West Indies, was born on this day. Roberts was famous for his deadly bouncers and his pace...
Vishwanathan Anand wins against Carlsen in Riyadh World Rapids
Viswanathan Anand stunned World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in their ninth round match at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Riyadh. Anand won from...
National Transplant Games celebrate sportsmanship, celebrate life
Here is a different type of sporting event. An event that rejoices sportsmanship in a different way. Every year, in the winters, the maximum...
27th Day of January
1964
Eddie Barlow and Graeme Pollock partnered to score 341 runs against Australia in Adelaide that remained South Africa's highest for any wicket in Tests...
Association of Indian Football Coaches launched in India
The All India Football Association has recognised the Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) that was launched in India to provide a platform and...