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Namit Kumar
Namit Kumar is a Senior Sports Correspondent with The Indian Express based in New Delhi. He writes on a wide range of disciplines, including tennis, football, cricket, and motorsports, attempting to analyse the finer details. He hates writing in the third person.
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The other India link: Gukesh, rival used chess set made in Amritsar
December 15, 2024 04:05 IST
Of course, Amritsar's predisposition as a chess manufacturing hub, which began with the ivory trade in the 19th century and continues with artisanal woodworking in the 21st century, came into play too.
Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Rafael Nadal may have been the Spanish ‘warrior’ but he evolved into a gentle giant of the game
November 20, 2024 11:50 IST
The many attributes that have endured Rafael Nadal to the public – grit and determination, courage and resilience, humility and modesty – are not as single-minded as they seem.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024
Jannik Sinner posting win-loss numbers like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic; but a possible doping ban can bin them all into irrelevance
November 18, 2024 19:28 IST
Sinner's consistency in his dominance of the men's tour is remarkable resilience given he's fighting a doping suspension in the background for much of 2024.
Tue, Nov 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s endless coffers help Coco Gauff make payday history in Riyadh
November 10, 2024 20:09 IST
Coco Gauff earned $4.805m, the biggest payday at a professional tennis tournament, for her triumph over Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen in the WTA Finals
Mon, Nov 11, 2024
3 years, 4 captains, 26 selectors, 8 coaches: The Great Pakistan cricket mess
October 28, 2024 12:48 IST
Gary Kirsten's resignation as coach, Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as captain highlight the constant churn and crisis in the country's cricket team.
Mon, Oct 28, 2024
Armaan Bhatia grounds American star Dusty to win first major pickleball event in India
October 27, 2024 23:49 IST
Asia's top-ranked pickleball player from India showcased his abilities with a remarkable turnaround 8-11, 11-9, 11-8 victory over Dusty Boyer
Mon, Oct 28, 2024
HIL auction: Harmanpreet Singh leads the way as India’s Paris medallists take centrestage over foreign stars
October 13, 2024 23:21 IST
Captain Harmanpreet Singh receives the highest bid of Rs 78 lakh; eight of 10 highest-paid players are Indians.
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Rafael Nadal must go down as an all-court great, not just a clay king
October 10, 2024 16:51 IST
Spaniard's dominance at Roland Garros is his most eye-catching achievement, but the way he adapted his game to excel on other surfaces in an era dominated by Federer & Djokovic will also define his legacy
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz era begins with Sinner’s US Open triumph
September 09, 2024 18:07 IST
Players born in the 2000s have now won all six of the Major finals they have played, while players born in the 1990s have only won two in 19 attempts
Tue, Sep 10, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka, channels her easy power to win US Open beating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5
September 08, 2024 16:46 IST
The Belarusian's average forehand topspin speed at US Open was 129 kmph, greater than that of even Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic, and she's lost only one hard court Major match in two years
Mon, Sep 09, 2024
US Open: OG ‘Next Gen’ Taylor Fritz living the American dream as he sets up final date with Jannik Sinner
September 07, 2024 18:30 IST
The 26-year-old defeats close friend Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to become the first American to reach US Open final since 2006
Sun, Sep 08, 2024
Jessica Pegula, daughter of billionaire, looking to earn throne in US Open final against Aryna Sabalenka
September 06, 2024 21:32 IST
As the daughter of a billionaire tycoon, privilege in an expensive sport, made life easier for Pegula, but the American 30-year-old has had to grind her way rising to Top 10 without flashy strokes or hitting power.
Sat, Sep 07, 2024
‘Awful match’: Does Novak Djokovic’s US Open defeat signal end is near?
August 31, 2024 19:15 IST
Judgement calls over Djokovic’s rein as king of Majors must await next year’s Australian Open, at the very least
Sun, Sep 01, 2024
Lesson for Carlos Alcaraz after shock US Open defeat: How to win on a bad day
August 30, 2024 20:40 IST
Having rapidly emerged as the heir to Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, 21-year-old must also emulate their ability to win despite being outplayed.
Sat, Aug 31, 2024
US Open: After her stunning Paris gold, Zheng Qinwen could be the one to watch in an open draw for the women’s title
August 25, 2024 20:35 IST
In the absence of outright clear favourites for US Open 2024 in the women's field, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen could be the one to beat at Flushing Meadows.
Mon, Aug 26, 2024
US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner is at the centre of attention after doping controversy
August 24, 2024 20:01 IST
Provisional suspensions are usually served for long periods. Sinner did too; two of them for a few days each that conveniently fell during rare out-of-competition weeks.
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Explained: Why Jannik Sinner’s ban for doping was swiftly overruled by International Tennis Integrity Agency
August 21, 2024 20:20 IST
‘I guess only the top players’ images matter,” British player Tara Moore, whose doping ban was overruled only after 19 months, and other players allege preferential treatment to Jannik Sinner
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
Why Indian hockey star Abhishek is disappointed with Paris Olympic showing: ‘It’s a bronze when gold was in reach’
August 20, 2024 20:26 IST
The Paris Olympics bronze medal adds to Abhishek's collection of Commonwealth silver and Asian Games gold during his short career with the Indian hockey team.
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
Vinesh returns: Love I got worth more than 1,000 Olympic Golds
August 18, 2024 04:05 IST
Phogat’s return to India was delayed as she stayed back in Paris to await the outcome of her appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), challenging her disqualification from the 50-kg gold-medal bout at the Olympics for being 100g overweight.
Mon, Aug 19, 2024
Sumit Antil to take over the baton of chasing gold from Neeraj Chopra as Paralympics roll in
August 16, 2024 22:52 IST
India's para stars include defending champ and sharp-shooter Avani Lekhara, while paddler Bhavina Patel and discus thrower Yogesh Pathuniya will hope to turn silver to gold
Sat, Aug 17, 2024
PR Sreejesh shares memory of Paris Olympics: ‘Crowd was cheering ‘Sreejesh-Sreejesh’ and I heard ‘Sachin-Sachin’!’
August 14, 2024 21:09 IST
On Wednesday, in an elaborate felicitation ceremony in New Delhi, Hockey India officially announced that they will retire Sreejesh's jersey number 16 and that he will be the next coach of the junior hockey team.
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Bling of Imane Khelif boxing Gold could soften the blows of bullying she faced
August 11, 2024 12:43 IST
Victorious boxer sends message to IBA that with this gold medal, her dignity, honour is above everything else.
Sun, Aug 11, 2024
Brutal, precise shotmaking, perfect combination of resolute defence and calculated aggression: How Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz
August 05, 2024 00:00 IST
The Serb wins the lone piece of gold missing in his cabinet, in his fifth attempt.
Mon, Aug 05, 2024
Andy Murray retires: An underrated great forever in the shadow of the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
August 02, 2024 22:15 IST
Andy Murray, paired up with the ferocious Dan Evans, was defeated in straight sets by the American pair of Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz in the men's doubles quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Thursday in what was his final competitive outing.
Sat, Aug 03, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal’s future looks bleak as Novak Djokovic beats his shadow at Roland Garros
July 29, 2024 19:06 IST
Paris Olympics 2024: Meeting for the first time since the 2022 French Open at the same Court Philippe-Chatrier, Djokovic made up for his previous defeat at the venue by recording his 31st win over Nadal in all competitions, clinching the second set
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