Khurram Habib has been with the Delhi sports desk for over 13 years. He writes mainly on cricket.
Articles by Khurram Habib
Top archers off to Korea, camp charade on
Even as the Indian camp potters on, former coach Lim takes his trainees away for serious practice, writes Khurram Habib.
Published on Jul 12, 2006 01:06 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
Money talks: A Board within the Board?
Come August and you might just be able to apply online for trials to the Indian cricket team! Well, this might sound a little weird but that's what one was given to understand.
Published on Jun 30, 2006 03:57 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
Derby goes ?dirty? again
The dirty affairs and mutual distrust that lie beneath the gracious veneer at the Delhi Race Club (DRC) were exposed once again on Tuesday.
Published on Apr 26, 2006 02:38 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
Police run amok in F?bad, girl critical
Having a valid ticket for a cricket match does not guarantee you a seat. You do, however, run the risk of arousing the police's anger. On Friday, cricket fans waiting to get into Nahar Singh Stadium for the India-England ODI learnt this lesson at a great cost. The trouble began at Gate No. 7, when the Haryana Police reportedly stopped entry after 10 a.m. When people protested, the police responded with a lathi-charge. Even children and women were beaten.
Published on Apr 01, 2006 01:56 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Faridabad
F'bad: India should flex its batting
The second India-England one-dayer should be a hard-fought battle between the two sides, writes Khurram Habib.
Published on Mar 31, 2006 08:27 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Faridabad
Ganguly fails to deliver win
Dishant Yagnik did a Miandad as he hit a six off the last ball to give Central a thrilling win over East Zone. The poor bowler was Sourav Ganguly, writes Khurram Habib.
Published on Mar 07, 2006 11:38 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Dada scores in losing cause
Eventually it turned out to be a no competition. Almost, that is, as West Zone won by four wickets to go on top of the table in Deodhar Trophy, writes Khurram Habib.
Published on Mar 01, 2006 06:16 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Gwalior
Jyoti Yadav does it for Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh did what they've been doing throughout the season -- rising from the ashes like a Phoenix. On Wednesday, they showed why they are currently the best suppliers of fresh talent to Indian cricket.
Published on Feb 15, 2006 10:42 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Railways vs MP: Railways play for pride and how!
It seems the Railways are here to recover lost glory. After an abysmal showing in the longer version, the Railways look almost unstoppable in the instant form.
Published on Feb 15, 2006 01:34 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
MP players ?hexed?
The Madhya Pradesh players are struggling. No, we're not talking about the cricket field. Some of them, including their skipper Abbas Ali, have fallen ill and the way they played their game on Tuesday suggested that there was something wrong.
Published on Feb 15, 2006 01:34 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
MP vs Rlys: A virtual battle for top spot
After three days of gruelling cricket amidst complains of a hectic schedule, it is pretty clear that the team that got sufficient rest between its matches has played the best game so far in the Ranji one-day tournament.
Published on Feb 14, 2006 02:51 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Khurasia stars as one-man army
In recent times, both Amay Khurasia and Gagan Khoda have had one thing in common.
Published on Feb 13, 2006 01:01 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Celebration time for Rajasthan
The inevitable was delayed like it always happens when the losing side tries to make some sense out of the wreckage.
Published on Jan 28, 2006 08:35 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Celebration time for Rajasthan
The inevitable was delayed like it always happens when the losing side tries to make some sense out of the wreckage.
Updated on Jan 28, 2006 11:49 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Home rule in Jaipur as visitors hop
The match seems as good as finished and had Gagan Khoda not been so generous in the slip position, the game might have been over by Day Two itself.
Published on Jan 27, 2006 09:12 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Hosts take charge after Orissa falter
The hosts? strategy of keeping the playing strip secret till the last moment seems to have paid high returns.
Published on Jan 26, 2006 09:32 AM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
Leadership comes easy for Jadeja
Former India player Ajay Jadeja is now enjoying his time with the Rajasthan Ranji team.
Published on Jan 25, 2006 03:39 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, Jaipur
'India's on-field show brilliant'
A doctor by profession, this Turkey-based president spoke at length about the issues concerning archery.
Updated on Jan 27, 2006 03:08 PM IST
None | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
I am more mature now: Yadav
Having rushed to Bangalore -for the camp -- midway from the English league season, the Railways allrounder evinced hope.
Updated on Jul 25, 2005 05:52 PM IST
PTI | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
Schools cricket on sticky wicket
Unlike in Mumbai, organised schools cricket in Delhi is dying a slow death. The DDCA is ambivalent, writes Khurram Habib.
Published on May 15, 2005 12:54 AM IST
PTI | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
India can learn from Thai success
Instead of going abroad, the Thai lifters trained in the countryside, with only nature to distract them.
Published on Sep 02, 2004 11:55 AM IST
PTI | Khurram Habib, Bangkok
Caddie-pro: A vanishing breed
Golf isn't shedding its elitist tag anymore. If records of the past few years for juniors are taken seriously, writes Khurram Habib.
Updated on Aug 09, 2004 08:17 PM IST
PTI | Khurram Habib, New Delhi
Unsung Hero: Geoff Allott
New Zealand have always been full of surprises in the World Cups. All their campaigns have invariably been spearheaded by a warhorse, save in ?99.
Updated on Jan 28, 2003 01:34 PM IST
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