Is IPL Living In Its Own Bubble?
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Is IPL Living In Its Own Bubble?

In the era of physical isolation, does a sporting event that brings people together need to mentally isolate itself from the devastation caused by the pandemic? As the country gasps for breath, it is too much to expect our cricketing heroes to amplify an SOS tweet or do something that shows they care – anything that’ll tone down the tone-deafness of the tournament.
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Lessons in Life From Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios is hard to like and maybe even harder to respect, but in a world full of perfectionists and achievers doling out career lessons, he stands for doing less or not doing it at all. It's something we can use being told from time to time.
What Will It Take for South Africa to Lift the World Cup Curse?
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What Will It Take for South Africa to Lift the World Cup Curse?

When something is repeated over and over again, it starts gaining credence. Today, South Africa’s World Cup “curse” is something every youngster coming in with dreams in his eyes, just has to deal with and accept. Maybe it has even become a part of the country’s sporting psyche that cannot be shaken off, no matter what happens.
The Enduring Difficulty of Being Sania Mirza
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The Enduring Difficulty of Being Sania Mirza

It’s been a decade since Sania Mirza won her first Grand Slam title, and India is still waiting for another woman to emulate her. But her road to the pinnacle was far from an easy one. Her life might look like a bed of roses, but Mirza sleeps on a thousand thorns.