“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 may not rank at the very top. But he must be very happy indeed with this win. India’s master chess man, Vishwanathan Anand, was not at his best form this year. With minimal win, it was...
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 beaten by Australia for the first time in their own country but also lost their first Test Match in England. After the result, journalist Reginald Shirley wrote a mock obituary about the death of English...
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 came from timing. There was very little emotion in his face. In 47 Test matches, Roberts took 202 wickets. He famously blew India away in Jamaica in 1982-83 with three wickets in an over to...
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 the black side of Botvinnik system in the Nimzo Indian defence. Anand began the game with an aggressive approach and was able to win it in 34 moves. With this win Anand somewhat took revenge...
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 city of India-Mumbai is illuminated by the National Transplant Games. This is a unique event where participants are not professional sportsmen but their participation is filled with zest and zeal. There is a tough competition...
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 for nearly 40 years. Herschelle Gibbs and Graeme Smith broke it. Barlow hit 201 and Pollock made 175. 1974 Chaminda Vaas, the man who spearheaded the pace attack of Sri Lankan cricket for many years, was born...
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 for the welfare of the coaches. Derrick Pereira of FC Goa, Sanjoy Sen of Mohun Bagan, I.M Vijayan, the National Observer of Government of India, Thangboi Singto of Kerala Blasters FC and Dinesh Nair of Mumbai...
Shubhankar Sharma wins PGTI season-ending championship
India's latest golf sensation, Shubhankar Sharma, won the PGTI season-ending championship at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. In a one shot thrilling finish, Shubhankar prevailed over Rashid Khan to snatch Rs 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2017. Trailing by two shots till the 14th hole, Shubhankar turned it around in the final stages to end up with a round...
26th Day of January
1954 Diana Edulji, the foremost left-arm woman spinner for India, was born on this day. Edulji played 20 Tests and 34 ODIs for India between 1976 and 1993. Her best figure came against Australia in Delhi when she took 6 wickets for 64. Edulji was a regular in India’s ODI team. She played three World Cups and her best figure...
Vijender Singh wins his 10th successive professional title
Vijender Singh remains the king as he continues his unbeaten run in the professional circuit. In his 10th bout he defeated African champion Ernest Amuzu with an unanimous verdict at a packed Sawai Mann Singh Stadium in Jaipur. The 32-year-old Olympic bronze medallist has enjoyed a great run in the professional career, winning all his ten fights. Amuzu was aggressive...