Ball Games
Why India is a Favorite to Win the World Cup
Just like any other tournament, ICC CWC19 has India in its hot favorite list. England are unarguably the overwhelming favorites for this edition considering their unbelievable run at home in the last few years, but apart from them, no other…
Can Australia Retain the Trophy in England and Wales?
Fresh off two back to back series wins against India and Pakistan, a rejuvenated Australian side is gunning for their 6th World cup trophy. The defending champions have been in good form since the turn of the year putting aside…
ICC World Cup 2019: 10 Cricketing Nations Ready for Battle
This year’s cricket World Cup will be held in England and Wales. Ten teams will each play nine matches before the semi-finalists are decided. The last ICC World Cup was held jointly in New Zealand and Australia. The home teams…
Champions League: Can Manchester United Beat Barcelona?
It’s that time of the year again. The quarter finals of the UEFA Champion’s League are here and this year we have some interesting fixtures lined up like every other year. However, the game that is garnering the most attention…
Why Lebron James is More than Just an Athlete
In 2002, LeBron James was on the cover of Sports Illustrated. He was 17 years old at the time and the cover pushed him onto a national stage. While such high pressure and hype is often detrimental for young athletes,…
Where is International Cricket Headed?
“Certainly not happy at all.” - This is what Sikandar Raza had to say after winning the man of the tournament award. Sikandar Raja is a Zimbabwean cricketer and receiver of the Man of the Tournament award of the World…
Ronaldo’s Italian Adventure is Off to a Cautious (but Auspicious) Start
When Ronaldo met Juventus in a Champions League draw last season, he left them in the dust on the way to a historic three-time championship win. Now, he is expected to lead them to Champions League glory, and more. After…
Messi and Ronaldo Exits Mark End of an Era
In a team sport, there is only so much individual stars can do, even when said stars are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Eventually, the other ten players also have to pull their own weight. Argentina and Portugal were eliminated, four…
Is the Messi and Ronaldo Rivalry Getting Out of Hand?
I am a Brazil supporter and a true Madridista. By all rights, I am supposed to hate Messi with unmatched passion. My perspective of Lionel Messi, however, has changed and evolved over the years. I call him, half-sincerely, half-scathingly, Argentine Jesus. Messi…
