Hockey: Why former Mumbai players are worried about the sport’s future in the city

The national hockey federation implemented the one-state-one-association rule that will bring associations in Mumbai and Vidarbha under a single state umbrella.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jul 03, 2020 · 02:50 pm

How Jurgen Klopp forged Liverpool into a Premier League-winning unit – one transfer window at a time

The Reds slowly built their squad over eight transfer windows to become English champions after thirty years.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 26, 2020 · 03:27 pm

Indian football: Nigeria’s Ranti Martins – ultimate fox in the box who made goal-scoring look easy

The Nigerian scored more than 200 goals in Indian club football in 12 seasons and had a phenomenal success rate as a centre-forward.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 19, 2020 · 05:10 pm

Ageing like fine wine: How Sunil Chhetri adapted to challenges thrown at him and improved over time

At 35, the Indian men’s football team captain who is a lot more matured and calculated is still at his peak.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 12, 2020 · 09:41 pm

Indian football: The confusion over AFC slot allocation shows why the ISL can do without playoffs

The relevance of the knockout stage to decide the winners of the ISL has been questioned for some time now.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 11, 2020 · 11:00 am

A comedy of errors: AIFF keeps embarrassing itself with messy handling of the AFC Cup slots

The Indian federation caused massive confusion over the allocation of continental slots for its clubs due to its complete lack of awareness of the criteria.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 06, 2020 · 12:56 pm

The story of Shankarrao ‘Buwa’ Salvi: The selfless administrator behind kabaddi’s exponential growth

The Maharashtra-born Salvi devoted his entire life to the growth and development of the sport without gaining financially from it.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 06, 2020 · 10:35 am

From twin Asian Games golds to Bengaluru FC’s AFC Cup run: Five greatest moments in Indian football

Football in India may be on the decline, but the sport’s century-old history has had plenty of moments to cherish.

Kaushal Shukla

· Jun 01, 2020 · 12:56 pm

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich’s class prevails over misfiring Borussia Dortmund in game of fine margins

The Bavarians took a giant stride towards a record eighth straight title with a polished and professional display at Signal Iduna Park.

Kaushal Shukla

· May 27, 2020 · 09:35 am

A shot in the dark: How Anjali Bhagwat went from accidental shooter to the ‘Champion of Champions’

The Mumbai-born shooter was a trailblazer for Indian shooting in more ways than one.

Kaushal Shukla

· May 18, 2020 · 12:52 pm

From battle for regional pride to clash of styles: Revisiting Indian football’s greatest rivalries

Even if football is not the most popular sport in India, its footballing history is littered with rivalries.

Kaushal Shukla

· May 15, 2020 · 10:00 am

Glorious past, uncertain future: Can East Bengal stay relevant in Indian football’s new landscape?

The Red and Golds, one of the most successful clubs in Indian football are in dire need of a reincarnation, exactly hundred years after being formed.

Kaushal Shukla

· May 10, 2020 · 09:42 am