Ayaz Memon

Sachin Tendulkar’s lack of runs — more pertinently the manner in which he has been dismissed — has been the talking point of this series. Is this just a blip or something more far-reaching is the moot question.

Pierre Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics, famously said that it was more important to participate than win. Such idealism, however, has been more the exception than the rule at the Games.

Last week the Pakistan Cricket Board proposed resumption of cricket ties with India. Three options were given: a series in either country, or failing that at a neutral venue.

Ayaz Memon

Last week the Pakistan Cricket Board proposed resumption of cricket ties with India. Three options were given: a series in either country, or failing that at a neutral venue.

Ayaz Memon

Unless new coach Dav Whatmore has taught Pakistan’s cricketers an effective rain dance, Sri Lanka should win the first Test in a canter.

So much ill-will has been spilled in public and private over the choice of the tennis doubles pair for the Olympics that I wonder how the team — any team now — would perform at the event. But that is

Ayaz Memon

Encomiums are pouring in for Viswanathan Anand from across the length and breadth of the country. As they should for there has been no more compelling world champion from India.

Ayaz Memon

Team owners being unforgiving of captains who don’t pull their weight is hardly new in sports leagues across the world.

There was a sense of inevitability when I saw a missed call and an sms from Rahul Dravid late Wednesday night. We’ve known each other since he made his international debut in 1996, but have hardly bee

“If Australia were to become a republic, who do you think could be its face?” asks Douglas Hocking, my guide from the New South Wales tourism office as we drive along the scenic Grand Pacific Road fro