| Cover Story |
A pecking order well tunedFor the first time since 2003, the top four in men’s tennis split the four Grand Slams amongst themselves in 2012. The world’s first, second, third and fourth ranked players at that particular time won the Australian, the French, Wimbledon and the United States’ (US) crowns — in that order. What can we expect in 2013? N. Sudarshan ponders.
| Tennis |
Serena, still the favourite
If Serena Williams captures her sixth Aussie crown, at 31, she will become the oldest World No. 1 in women’s tennis. A position atop the world that everybody, apart from the officials in charge of the rankings at the WTA, thinks is rightfully hers, writes N. Sudarshan.
CHENNAI OPEN
Diminishing appeal?The advantages for Indian tennis from the Chennai Open abound. Yet, the event now fails to generate the same level of excitement that one had come to expect from it, writes Priyansh.
| Cricket |
Bhuvneshwar and Shami are the pick
India redeemed some pride in the friendship ODI series, which Pakistan won 2-1. By Y. B. Sarangi.
INDIA-PAKISTAN 2ND ODI
The architects of Pakistan’s dominanceSetting Pakistan on the victory path was the outstanding form of its two players — Nasir Jamshed and Junaid Khan — who with their stellar performances galvanised the visitor’s dominance in batting and bowling, respectively. Both the players are left-handers and in their early twenties and lend the edge with exceptional abilities in their respective disciplines. By Amitabha Das Sharma.
ANALYSIS
Clarke, Cook and captaincy
As captains and batsmen, Michael Clarke and Alastair Cook have set a benchmark and, going by their current performances, the Ashes may well throw up a sumptuous face-off, writes Arun Venugopal.
FOCUS
Joginder and his journey back to the fieldJoginder Sharma is a born survivor. His comeback to the national scene, after a horrible accident in Delhi, has been phenomenal. N. Sudarshan catches up with the cricketer.
| Column |
A modernising hero
Greigy went so suddenly, two days after his final broadcast when it was thought he might be fully fit for the New Year Test in Sydney, that I found myself expecting to hear his voice at any minute. Ted Corbett pays his tributes.
| Chat Show |
“I will not give room for anyone to complain about my behaviour, on or off the field,” says S. Sreesanth to P. K. Ajith Kumar.
| Shooting |
Old rules stillWith a fabulous blend of young and old attacking the big scores with vigour, there is no doubt that the future of Indian shooting is in safe hands. The new rules may only trigger a clutch of new champions. To that extent, Indian shooting promises to keep pace with the changing times, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
| Archery |
Shooting straight“We have to understand archery is not cricket where sponsors come easily. A player has to sacrifice a lot to come to the top,” says Deepika Kumari (in pic) in a chat with K. Keerthivasan.
| Football |
Dzeko taking his chance
Having joined City for GBP27 million two years ago, big things were expected of the former Wolfsburg man. Juventus are just one of a host of top European clubs who have been linked with a move for Dzeko, but it would be a surprise if Mancini cashed in on the in-form striker.
Taking to the EPL like a duck to water
Santi Cazorla has scored twice and shone in each of his games for the Gunners so far, writes Pete Thompson.
KICKING AROUND
European ChallengeThree British clubs have advanced to the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League. But it won’t be an easy task for them to get past the best of Europe in the round of 16, writes Brian Glanville.
| Chess Corner |
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