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Although primarily playing the role of a striker, Pranjal Bhumij can also play on either side of the wings as well as an attacking midfielder. (Photo: Mumbai City FC website)

Mumbai CIty FC striker Pranjal Bhumij wants to represent India at the...

The youngster talks about his experience with senior players, his wonder-goal against Kerala Blasters FC and his...

14 Nov 2019 4:02 PM IST

Kunal Sawant finally got his big break in 2009, when Bimal Ghosh, one of the most revered coaches in Indias domestic football circuit, set in motion his professional league career with Air India FC in the I-League. (Photo: Mumbai CIty FC website)

'Difficult to come back from injury, did not play football for a...

He started playing first division football in 2002 and was later selected to represent the legendary Mahindra United FC...

14 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

Born in Punjabs Fazilka district, Shubman Gill has already impressed the cricketing world with his performances. (Photo: AFP)

Looking forward to the Day/Night Test, ready to bide my time in T20s:...

Shubman Gill talks about being snubbed for India's T20I squad, his viewpoint on India's first Day-Night Test and much...

8 Nov 2019 10:55 AM IST

The openers position has been in constant turmoil ever since the departure of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, who held the mantle of opening for India for quite a few years. (Photo: AFP/AP)

3 opening pairs India could try during the home Test series vs South...

Recently, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the opener's position in Tests for India.

30 Sept 2019 6:00 PM IST

The fans too are getting frustrated by this no-show of his and demanding that he be replaced. (Photo: AFP)

Is KL Rahul's Test career coming to an end?

A technically gifted player, Rahul has played beautifully and scored centuries in Australia, England and West Indies.

10 Sept 2019 6:15 PM IST

Usman Khawaja will turn 33 at the end of this year, which means that he has, at best, about three to four years of top-class cricket left to survive in a squad like Australia. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Ashes: Dropping Usman Khawaja was the correct decision for the...

In six innings at the Ashes he has returned with scores of 13, 40, 36, 2, 8 and 23.

5 Sept 2019 5:15 PM IST

Two players have dominated world football in the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo: Twitter)

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo shares beautiufl speech on his rivalry with...

Their clashes in the El Classico matches were a scene that the entire world witnessed breathlessly.

31 Aug 2019 4:59 PM IST

Steve Smiths splendid performance and steady mindset rewarded him with the captaincy of the national team. (Photo: AFP)

The importance of Steve Smith for Australia

The only cricketer that comes even a little close to him is Virat Kohli in modern-day cricket.

29 Aug 2019 6:07 PM IST

In the 2015 World Cup, they had to suffer a heartbreaking defeat in the semi-finals by the hands of New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa cricket team's fall from grace

In the 2000s, they were one of the most feared teams in the world; and, going on a tour of South Africa during those...

25 Aug 2019 5:12 PM IST

In 2008, he was named as the Cricketer of the Year by Wisden and was also awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Year award. (Photo: AFP)

Birthday Celebrations: Have a look at some of Shivnarine Chanderpaul's...

Considered to be one of the greatest cricketers of his era, the Guyana-born southpaw has amassed 20000 runs in...

16 Aug 2019 4:30 PM IST

Liverpool v Chelsea is a game that has had its fair share of goals, drama, excitement and disappointment. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool smells blood as Chelsea try to get past Old...

The UEFA Super Cup is Liverpool's to lose as they are currently in the form of their life, bolstered by their win over...

14 Aug 2019 1:06 PM IST

It is up to Shreyas to prove his worth by performing consistently. (Photo: AFP)

Can Shreyas Iyer fix India's middle-order muddle?

The 24-year-old batsman hailing from Mumbai has played eight ODIs for India and has commendable average of 46.83 at a...

13 Aug 2019 2:09 PM IST