Stubborn, steadfast, strong-willed, these are words that come to mind when one thinks of Sania Mirza. Be it on the tennis court or off it, the Hyderabadi has been living those qualities up, undaunted

Having taken charge of an under-performing team in the first season and whipping it about into a title-winning combination the next year, Darren Lehmann has made his mark as the coach with a knack for

Indian cricket’s evergreen firefighter VVS Laxman finally getting to play the highest grade of cricket at his home ground after 115 Tests. Sachin Tendulkar on the verge of an unprecedented 50th Test century. The first Test in Hyderabad in 22 years, one that promises a result. There is plenty to look forward to when India and New Zealand step on to the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Friday for the second Test, yearning to take the lead in the three-game series.

If Sachin Tendulkar maintains his Hyderabad average, a billion Indians will go bonkers this week. It reads an astonishing 106 in the seven one-day internationals he has played in the Pearl City.