Gaurav Bhatt

Olympic legends: Fosbury, the man who changed high jump

Partly due to persistence and partly because of a self-professed lack of talent for any other sport, Fosbury decided to shake things up. During a freshman meet, instead of jumping with his face towards the bar, the 6’4” Portland kid twisted his body, arched his back, and went over the bar backwards while landing on his neck and shoulders. And just like that, the Flop was born.

Where are they now: Michael Johnson, the man with the golden shoes

Before Usain Bolt, there was Michael Johnson.

Looking to climb a fresh peak

Soigneurs: The unsung heroes at Tour de France

In addition to the nine riders, every team has a superman working behind the scene to ensure that their star rider is atop the podium on the Champs-Elysees.

How Andy Murray delivered a defensive masterclass in the Wimbledon 2016 final

Andy Murray, one of the best defensive players on Tour, neutralised Milos Raonic’s power hitting in the Wimbledon final

Tale of the tape: How Serena Williams compares to Steffi Graf

With Serena Williams equalling Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slam titles, a debate is on comparing the two.

Not even cream: Here’s a look at Wimbledon’s ridiculous all white policy

In 2014 a 10-part decree was introduced in the rulebook which states that “white does not include off-white or cream” and allows only “a single trim of color no wider than one centimetre.” The rule now covers caps, headbands, bandanas, wristbands, shoes and even “any undergarments that either are or can be visible during play (including due to perspiration).”

Agarwal eager to make the transition

Winner’s corner: Amita dropped prospering swimming career for squash

After spending 2014 trying to balance swimming, racquetball along with squash, Amita zeroed in on the latter and won the national girls title last year.

Mohsin overcomes 10-second penalty to win opening round

Donison continues form to dominate in heats

Paes, Hingis complete mixed doubles Career Slam with French Open win

Leander Paes won his first French Open mixed doubles title partnering Swiss Miss Martina Hingis to complete a career Slam in mixed doubles. The pair defeated Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig

India ‘keeper Sandhu aims high after first in Norway

Gurpreet Sandhu, who became the first Indian football player to play in a top-division European club after his debut for Norway’s Stabaek on Sunday, sets bigger goals in the continent.

Daredevils defy odds with horses for courses policy

Delhi is only two wins away from the play-offs berth despite having not played with a settled combination

Samson, Pant guide Delhi to seven-wicket win over Sunrisers

Delhi bowlers denied easy runs to the Sunrisers middle-order batsmen before Quinton de Kock and youngsters Samson and Pant together saw off the pace challenge of Mustafizur and Bhuvneshwar

Constant tinkering doing Daredevils little good

Having suffered consecutive losses by changing and chopping the winning combination, Delhi have gone back to the tried and tested formula. Sunrisers Hyderabad though, only a win away from sealing play-offs berth.

Hot pick Pawan Negi’s IPL season fast running cold

With just six wicketless overs in as many games and having scored 51 runs yet, the Delhi all-rounder hasn’t grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Racing Championship seeks to change undesirable image of trucking

In a country whose economy depends on the large trucking network, a career as a driver is not sought after, and the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship is hoping to change that perception.

Boring, predictable F1 gets shakeup with more races, rule changes

With a record 21 races - the first this Sunday in Australia - 2016 will be a make-or-break year for a sport struggling to keep its niche fanbase intact - let alone attract eyeballs

The fateful eight: World Cup winners in India’s WT20 squad

From a captain who has the led the team to the two world titles — first in the format, second on home soil — to individuals with first-hand experience of being on top in 2007 and 2011, India have the skills and know-how to become the first host nation to win the event.

After Santosh’s Dakar high, India’s Baja seeks to be a feeder event

Indian rider CS Santosh’s twin Dakar appearances are having welcome ripple effects – latest of which is the India Baja, a cross-country rally event set to tap into the growing traction for off-road biking in the country.

14 months since Hughes tragedy, cricket yet to implement a helmet policy

The sight of Mitchell McClenaghan lying on the ground during Monday’s one-dayer between New Zealand and Pakistan was sickening to say the least.

Solid cricket with a touch of controversy: The rise of Big Bash League

Dismissed as too brash when it was launched in 2011-12, Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 league has silenced all initial doubters, proving a roaring success. It has provided entertainment as well as quality cricket with the focus firmly on promoting the game within the country.

ISL: Chennaiyin rout Delhi, coach Carlos forced to eat his words

Chennaiyin FC thrashed Delhi Dynamos 4-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League (ISL) game on Tuesday.

ISL: Delhi hold Kolkata to 1-1 draw, remain unbeaten at home

Delhi Dynamos and Atletico de Kolkata played out a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.

Heat a crucial factor in India-Czech Republic Davis Cup tie

That the heat is on was evident almost as soon as the Czechs took to the DLTA hardcourts on Monday afternoon. Minutes into the practice session, Radek Stepanek was lying prostrate in the shade.

Dribbling past the Messi mania

There is a flipside to the Lionel Messi phenomenon. While the Argentine’s success is taking football to new levels of popularity, other team sports continue to take a hit. Gaurav Bhatt reports.

Milkha shoots mouth, organisers left red-faced

A group of private organisers launching an initiative of ‘catch them young’ was stumped by a googly from Milkha Singh. The tradition at these events is the guest of honour delivering an inspirational speech on how such an endeavour would go on to change sport in the country. But Milkha had other ideas. Gaurav Bhatt reports.