Sports In 2017
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From the Kohli-Kumble saga to Rathore as Sports Minister: Talking points of 2017
The topics that created the most intrigue among sports fans in India.
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Video: After dismal start, Indian hockey ended 2017 on the right note
Both the men’s and women’s team won the Asia Cup titles in what turned out to be a memorable year after aqll.
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Video: Looking back at a memorable year for Virat Kohli and Indian cricket
2017 saw India extend their domination at home as the Indian skipper went about breaking more records.
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Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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2017 in review: What this unexpected season foretells for men’s tennis in 2018
The freak ATP season might not continue in 2018 but could have a huge impact on how the upcoming year unfolds.
Zenia D'Cunha
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2017 belonged to Virat Kohli’s India but 2018 will provide the real test
The 29-year-old racked up three double hundreds this year, as his team extended their winning streak to nine Test series.
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Indian Football in 2017: World Cup, yes, but dual leagues remain in focus
Much of what transpired in the year gone by can be boxed into the ‘Going sideways’ category.
Arka Bhattacharya
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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2017 in Review: Women’s tennis was as unpredictable as ever, as the No 1 race showed
Nine different players lifted the nine biggest titles of the year for the first time since Premier Mandatory tournaments were introduced in 2009
Zenia D'Cunha
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Sindhu, Srikanth, Saina and more: The Indian Badminton quiz for 2017
How closely did you follow the Indian shuttlers in 2017?
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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2017 in review: Indian badminton had more than one success story and that’s quite something
While it is difficult to best a year in which an Olympic medal has been won, 2017 perhaps managed to up 2016.
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The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Federer, Patrick Patterson, Sindhu, DD Sports: The Field’s selection of 2017’s best stories
A selection of the sports stories from 2017 that we enjoyed writing, and also reading from other publications.
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2017 in review: A watershed year for Indian women’s cricket, in both performance and impact
In their record-breaking run at the World Cup, India got a global stage to showcase their potential. And they put up a performance to match the scale.
Zenia D'Cunha
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The Indian football quiz: How closely did you follow the beautiful game in 2017?
An unexpected title winner, a World Cup and a women’s league: 2017 has been an eventful year for Indian football.
Arka Bhattacharya
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw