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Punch to win
- 19 May 2012
- pioneer
Over the past few years, Indian boxing has grown from a virtually unheard of entity to one of India’s glamour sports with a plethora of superstars. What is even more remarkable is the rise of gutsy youngsters with loads of talent. Ajeyo Basu talks to these young guns
Vroom goes the word
- 19 May 2012
- Shibaji Roychowdhury | New Delhi
From being a mere mode of transport, bikes have slowly become a lifestyle sport. With the entry of super bikes manufacturing companies like Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati and Harley Davidson, the western concept of driving away from the population for road trips and forming biker gangs has really picked up in the last decade or so.
Last-moment thrills
- 12 May 2012
- pioneer
With many matches going to the wire, the crowd is back with a bang for IPL-V. Amit Chaudhary does a qualitative analysis
Explosions have worked for Daredevils
- 12 May 2012
- Krishnaraj Singh Jasana
Can there be anything better than high class stroke-makers at their bludgeoning best, taking bowlers to a not so joyous ride all over the park high octane style? Well, that’s 2012’s Delhi Daredevils for you.
Upside down
- 05 May 2012
- pioneer
At the half-way mark of IPL5, the composition of the points table is in complete contrast to last year — bottom-dwellers are sitting pretty at the top and the heavyweights struggling to find their footing. Amit Chaudhary assesses the contenders’ performances so far
Money Is Rolling In
- 28 April 2012
- pioneer
While passion is synonymous with sports, money is the element which sustains it. Unfortunately in India, sports other than cricket have generally received the short shrift. But with good performances across several sports in recent times, the situation is slowly but surely changing for the better. Ajeyo Basu delves into the emerging glitter in Indian sports
IPL, YES OR NO?
- 21 April 2012
- pioneer
Ever since the Indian Premier League came on the cricketing horizon in 2008, the Twenty20 tournament has found itself at the centre of never-ending debate over its worth and existence. As the tournament continues in its fifth edition, Foray Sport delves into the issue and presents both sides of the argument. Which side are you on?
Knights without a fight?
- 14 April 2012
- pioneer
From genuine match winners who attract cricket buffs to superstars adding glamour, you name it, Kolkata Knight Riders have it. But, what they don't have is the Indian Premier League trophy in their cabinet even after shelling millions of dollars. This to the disappointment of their sea of followers. Is this a story of style without substance? Krishnaraj Singh Jasana tries to find out the reasons behind KKR's debacle year after year
