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How non-stop matches are driving football's biggest stars to burnout and threatening their careers

New Delhi, May 2 -- When France opens their World Cup campaign on 17 June against Senegal at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, they will do so as one of the firm favourites to lift the greatest prize... और पढ़ें


A new set of trainers?

India, April 26 -- There's a tradition at the beautiful, forest-ringed Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin. At the beginning of a match, as the teams are announced, the crowd chants "Fusballgott (Footbal... और पढ़ें


New set of trainers: Rudraneil Sengupta on women coaches, managers in elite men's football

India, April 24 -- There's a tradition at the beautiful, forest-ringed Alte Forsterei stadium in Berlin. At the beginning of a match, as the teams are announced, the crowd chants "Fusballgott (Footbal... और पढ़ें


Storm in a Cup?

India, April 12 -- "We are 26" is FIFA's slogan for this year's World Cup. It's a rather vague successor to last time's powerful mantra. "Football unites the world," they cried, in 2022. But then, so ... और पढ़ें


What new star will be born this year?: Rudraneil Sengupta lists his hopes for IPL '26

India, March 27 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) is upon us and, with it, another season of stormy hitting, lurid jerseys, global stars and frenetic action. As the tournament progresses, it will gi... और पढ़ें


What new legend will be born this year?: Rudraneil Sengupta lists his hopes for IPL '26

India, March 27 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) is upon us and, with it, another season of stormy hitting, lurid jerseys, global stars and frenetic action. As the tournament progresses, it will gi... और पढ़ें


India's pace-keeping force: Is Jasprit Bumrah the best fast-bowler of all time?

India, March 14 -- There is no doubt about it now. We live in the age of Jasprit Bumrah, a man who seems all the more remarkable in an era when most bowlers are mere cannon fodder for batters firing o... और पढ़ें


Breaking new boundaries: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on J&K's Ranji win

India, Feb. 28 -- Jammu & Kashmir's spectacular ascent to their first Ranji Trophy title points to an important aspect of cricket in India: the game has achieved near-perfect saturation in the country... और पढ़ें


Playing for Italy, Canada, Ireland, UAE, meet the unlikely young stars of T20 cricket

India, Feb. 14 -- Thomas Draca, who is spearheading the bowling for Italy as the country makes its ICC T20 World Cup debut, has one of the game's legends to thank for his introduction to cricket. Bor... और पढ़ें