Unlike his usual uneventful run, there is a flurry of activity and much excitement in the current domestic season, which will hit top gear when the Ranji Trophy tournament kicks off on Friday. Normally shunned by our India players, who are either busy turning out for the country or enjoying a break before plunging into action afresh, many of them are this time are hoping to iron out their flaws before the England Test series kicks off mid November. Read more

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Posted by Hindustan Times on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 1:40 am
Filed under cricket · Tagged Challenger Trophy, Cheteshwar Pujara, Duleep Trophy, England Test series, Gautam Gambhir, Hindustan Times, ICC, International Cricket Council, N Ananthanarayanan, news, Ranji Trophy, sachin tendulkar, sportoholic, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman
I’ll break up this blog into two parts. One is a VERY short and concise guide to what all you can expect in terms of off-track activities during the build-up to the Indian GP. And the other is a VERY long-winded guide to what can be expected on the track. Read more

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Posted by Hindustan Times on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:37 am
Filed under Formula 1 · Tagged F1, Fernando Alonso, FIA World Rally Championship, Hindustan Times, Indian GP, Indian Grand Prix, Japanese GP, Juan Manuel Fangio, Kingfisher Airlines, Korean GP, news, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, sportoholic, Vinayak Pande, Yamuna Expressway
We are in the middle of a Twenty20 run. The World T20 has just concluded in Sri Lanka and the Champions League Twenty20 tournament featuring the leading clubs is currently on in South Africa. Read more

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Posted by Hindustan Times on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Filed under cricket · Tagged Champions League, Chris Gayle, Cricket Australia, Hindustan Times, International Cricket Council, Marlon Samuels, N Ananthanarayanan, news, tests, Twenty20, Virat Kohli
This is not a question about on-track prowess or talent. Lewis Hamilton has proved himself to be not only fast but one of the most naturally talented racing drivers that Formula One has ever seen. Read more

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Posted by Hindustan Times on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:47 am
Filed under Formula 1 · Tagged F1, Ferrari, Formula One, Hamilton, Hindustan Times, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Schumacher, Timo Glock