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IPL: The best team, not the best individual, will win

And at the moment, even without Shane Watson, the Rajasthan Royals have managed to punch above their weight.

It's Test cricket, anything can happen

While all eyes are on IPL, real cricket is being played not in India but in the West Indies.

The 'worst Arsenal team ever' isn't doing too badly

Given the current stats, Arsenal's worst ever team are better than Spurs' best ever and that's saying something.

IPL and the great Indian ‘timepass’ syndrome

The middle-class desi, after all, if we liken him to Upamanyu’s hero Agastya, has developed a huge appetite for timepass thanks to the pop culture he’s bred on.

Deccan Chargers’ imbalance as a team is already showing

The fixture list looks daunting now. It seems unlikely that the team will ever get into any kind of decent rhythm if it has to play once in a week, and will continue to rely on Steyn as a force of nature.

Men of Dravid’s ilk – their country’s most trusted batsmen

In this essay, our bloggers pay tribute to those batsmen who like Dravid were trusted the most by their country.

Bayern are very good. Should Real be worried?

The first leg of the tie will be played in Germany, but Jupp Heynckes' side will be hoping to avenge their defeat of two years ago.

The Dada mystique: Why some Kolkatans are now Puneites

When the gates open at the historic Eden Gardens on 5 May, spectators will have a tough choice to make. Do they root for KKR or for their icon who will be returning to play on the ground which was once his home?

Barcelona, Madrid and the magic of the Clasico

Once again, the Clasico in April could well point the way to which club wins the toughest league in the world come May.

Move over Schumi and Co, here come the young ones

Among the new drivers, Maldonado, Grosjean and Hulkenberg are former GP2 Champions, while Perez and Senna finished in second place. And they now want to strut their stuff.

The big clash: Barcelona versus AC Milan

AC Milan will be hoping to do something no side has done this season: beat the Blaugrana in a UEFA Champions League game.

Proved without a doubt, India is the true home of spin

India alone among all test playing nations has an amazingly even and strong presence in all three forms of spin bowling.

Century in the neighbourhood: Sachin reaches a mythic milestone

The endless cycle of anticipation and disappointment is unfair, most of all, to Tendulkar himself. After all, he's played plenty of superb innings in the year since his 99th century.

Today I dream that Bangladesh beats Pakistan

I also dream that Sachin refuses to play in the IPL, and Kohli decides not to do any more ad films. But these are impossible dreams.

WSH manages the frenzy but lacks quality

Our blogger Malay Desai tells us that the World Series Hockey match between Sher-e-Punjab and Mumbai Marines managed to pull the crowds in but lacked quality as the current Indian players were missing.

This could be Sahara Force India’s best year in F1

With the midfield battle so close there is a big possibility that teams who get it right during race weekend can spring a surprise and finish in the Top 5.

EPL: Chelsea need a touch of Ferguson and Wenger

The Blues have seen seven managers sacked over the last eight seasons: a figure that only undermines Chelsea's need for stability.

Sachin's 100 was a nudge, not a blow

For the past 23 years, Sachin has been our icon – he has been both the peaks of passion and the calm between but he couldn't have been happy with his 100th.

For Pranab-da, the unkindest cut came from 'Shochin'

Why the finance minister had to deal with the brickbats while the man with the bat was the showstopper on Budget Day.

Sachin will remember his century against Namibia too

He’s scored 39 of his previous 99 centuries away and 17 at ‘neutral’ venues.

Without a new gameplan, Saina is doomed

The world number four, who turns 22 in a couple of days, hasn’t lost to anyone but the mighty Chinese in her 12 international matches this year.

As you watched Dravid, you lived and died with him

Watching Rahul Dravid bat is to live and die with him, as if a brother or a son were at the crease. I have never been a detached spectator during his innings big and small, at his fluent best or during his rare moments of doubt and uncertainty.

In France, Montpellier show it's not just about the money

Paris Saint-Germain – the Manchester City of France – are on top of the table. But Montpellier, in second place, are striking a blow for the smaller clubs.

Dravid, not the other Rahul, was the true face of India

A man of few words, and yet the confidence of knowing that he, and his country, are the equal of the best in the world.

Down Under Trauma Disorder – do Indian cricket fans have a cure?

The Down and Under Trauma Disorder is the abnormal anxiety which develops after having witnessed traumatic events involving one’s national cricket team and demigod-esque players on a tour to Australia.

The link between Dhoni, Brearley and Bradman

Cricket captaincy is more than just imaginative, inspired decision making in batting, bowling and field placements.

F1: Six World Champions, one title and plenty of mayhem

But the favourite is still Vettel and it will take a lot for any other team/driver to wrest the advantage away from him.

Thank heavens the Arsenal isn't empty yet!

Arsenal's win over Tottenham shows that the Gunners have an amazing ability to comeback when you least expect them to.

England vs Netherlands: Straight from the pub

Here's the match report as witnessed from one of the most famous sports pubs in England.

Why we can not accept 'this' Sachin

Tendulkar has more cricket left in him – good, world-class cricket. But he isn't playing it today and that is the only issue.