Readying for The Kill
Readying for the kill Bombay Times 23/8/2003 Sania Mirza has a plan in place, writes Martin D’Souza Imran and Naseema Mirza have a 15-month plan which they have put into action. A plan that will come into fruition when Sania, their celebrated daughter, will turn 18 in November 2004. “That’s when we will strike out,” […]
That’s What Friends are for
That’s what friends are for… Bombay Times 17/04/2000 Sachin Tendulkar describes his friendship with Vinod Kambli as being “Very, very special.” Kambli, on his part says, “It’s unbreakable.” Those who have been close to the two swear by their friendship. They joke together, share a meal together, and yes, even cry together. This relationship of […]
“We Must Learn to Be Ruthless”
“We must learn to be ruthless.” Bombay Times 08/07/2003 Hockey hero Viren Rasquinha believes a no-mercy attitude will take the Indian team places. He’s a wiry 22-year-old, but packs a mean push with that 22-ounce hockey stick from midfield. Meet Viren Rasquinha, Mumbai’s star from the marauding Indian hockey team that’s currently on Cloud Nine […]
Inshallah, it’s Time My Cup Overfloweth: Azhar
Inshallah, it’s time my cup overfloweth: Azhar Bombay Times 07/05/1999 Even before he could leave Indian shores for the World Cup in England, the call for Mohammed Azharuddin to step down as captain reached a crescendo from many corners, especially after the defeats at the hands of Pakistan in the recently concluded series. His injury […]
37 and a Hazhar Runs to Score!
37 and a hazhar runs to score! Bombay Times 15/01/2000 On February 8, 2000, Mohammed Azharuddin, deposed skipper of the Indian team, will celebrate his 37th birthday. So does that mean it is the end of the road for him? Far from it. Going by the current performances of the Indian cricketers Down Under, Azhar […]
Run Moses Run
Run Moses run Bombay Times 02/03/2003 It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Edwin Moses. And he leaves Martin D’Souza short-winded after a marathon chat His exploits on the track and field are legendary. It was his jet speed, combined with planned stride pattern (he took only 13 strides between hurdles) that was the secret […]
Michael Always Rocks
Michael always rocks Bombay Times 12/11/2003 The ability to read a game situation and the way I go about building totals are my strong points, Michael Bevan tells Martin D’Souza Which Indian city you like the best and why?I think Mumbai. I guess there is a lot of water in Mumbai. The city is well […]
Master vs Blaster: Bedi Pitches it in Sachin’s Half
Master vs Blaster: Bedi pitches it in Sachin’s half Bombay Times 20/11/2002 Bishen Singh Bedi, one of Indian cricket’s spin wizards of yesteryear, was always outspoken about his views on the game. His tenure as manager of the team that toured New Zealand in early 1990 saw the blossoming of Sachin Tendulkar. Currently, Bishen Singh […]
In Cricket, There are Good Times and Bad: Vinod Kambli
In cricket, there are good times and bad: Vinod Kambli Bombay Times 27/11/1999 Does one feel sad about the fate that has befallen Vinod Ganpat Kambli, one-time star on the rise, now star on the wane? While there are those who will say that Kambli has only got what he asked for, there are many […]
Going Bananas
Going Bananas Bombay Times 19/02/1997 If Cronje and his cronies do not desist from boorish behaviour they will have to be consigned to the loony bin… Strange are the things nature induces one to do when advantage in a game seems to be slipping away; foolish are the few who let these circumstances affect their […]