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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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RR vs GT: As good as Rashid Khan was for Gujarat Titans, Sanju Samson’s Royals have themselves to blame
April 11, 2024 00:49 IST
Gujarat Titans needed 35 from the last two overs. Winning from that position had less to do with the pinch-hitting and/or finishing abilities of Rashid and Tewatia, and more about some dreadful bowling.
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Indian Open golf: Despite three consecutive bogies on final five holes, Nakajima strolls to victory; Indian Veer Ahlawat finishes tied-second with gutsy eagle
March 31, 2024 21:22 IST
Japanese youngster's four-stroke win came after accuracy off the tee, and fearlessness in going for the flag
Mon, Apr 01, 2024
Indian Open golf: Can Veer Ahlawat go better than sixth in final round, even as Nakajima continues to rain down tee shots?
March 30, 2024 21:31 IST
Keita Nakajima, the 23-year-old from Japan, has played aggressive golf throughout this week and shown no fear on what has been a historically challenging course.
Sun, Mar 31, 2024
Indian Open golf: Despite less wind and softer greens compared to last year, home contingent struggles
March 29, 2024 22:11 IST
Japan's Keita Nakajima in the lead at Indian Open; France’s Romain Langasque and Italy’s Matteo Manassero follow in second and third at 12 and 11 under par respectively.
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
Indian Open golf: Dismal start for Indians, OP Chouhan, Aman Raj & Karandeep Kochar tied 14th at 4-underpar
March 28, 2024 20:53 IST
In benign conditions, Dutchman Joost Luiten, Italy's Matteo Manassero and Japan's Keita Nakajima lead at 7-under par.
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Golf: India No 1 Shubhankar Sharma ahead of home event – ‘Mentally I’ve just become more relaxed’
March 27, 2024 20:16 IST
Alongside ‘elder brother’ Anirban Lahiri, the India No. 1 will hope home advantage comes into play as he vies for a first title since European Tour title since 2018.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Novak Djokovic moves on from coach Goran Ivanisevic: Can move help him ace the Alcaraz and Sinner tests?
March 27, 2024 16:11 IST
Djokovic has always looked to his team to find an edge. He is now potentially going through another transitional moment with younger challengers like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Golfer Anirban Lahiri targets Paris Olympics spot: ‘I can’t cry about it, it’s up to me’
March 26, 2024 22:44 IST
Since playing on the LIV tour does not grant world ranking points, Lahiri, who moved away from competing on the PGA Tour in the US to LIV in 2022, only has an outside chance.
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli masterclass, Dinesh Karthik finishing touch take RCB to first win as Punjab Kings implode at the end
March 26, 2024 00:28 IST
Former India captain benefits from early chance to play a sublime knock before veteran 'keeper-batsman completes faltering chase.
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Delhi Capitals reach WPL final directly once again, Shafali Verma puts on a super show against Gujarat Giants
March 13, 2024 23:27 IST
Meg Lanning's team enters title clash with a thoroughly professional display against the laggards of the league.
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
WPL 2024: UP Warriorz pay the price for sloppy fielding as Deepti Sharma’s inspired knock goes in vain
March 11, 2024 23:58 IST
UP Warriorz had Deepti Sharma to thank for making this a close contest, but they once again have only themselves to blame for their fielding lapses.
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
MI defeat UPW: Shabnim Ismail picked up just one wicket, but her spell did enough damage in Mumbai’s thumping WPL 2024 win
March 07, 2024 23:33 IST
Fastest bowler in women's cricket bowls Alyssa Healy with a peach as Harmanpreet Kaur & Co boost their playoff hopes.
Fri, Mar 08, 2024
RCB’s qualification hopes dealt a blow: Beth Mooney’s sleeping Giants wake up in WPL 2024
March 07, 2024 00:09 IST
Gujarat Giants ride on Laura Wolvaardt's 76 off 45 and Beth Mooney's 85 off 51 to beat RCB by 19 runs in a high-scoring game.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Why Gujarat Giants’ messily-assembled, inexperienced squad may already be forced to start looking towards next WPL
March 04, 2024 00:20 IST
The scorecard may not suggest so, but not a lot separated the two teams on Sunday. But Capitals' sharpness with the ball and in the field, as well as the effectiveness of their skipper’s key decisions, made all the difference.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
All you need to know about Red Bull’s Christian Horner: From powerful partnerships to marriage with a Spice Girl
March 01, 2024 21:37 IST
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been cleared by an internal inquiry after a female employee alleged inappropriate behavior but his future hangs in balance
Sat, Mar 02, 2024
Explained: Red Bull team principal Christian Horner cleared in mysterious probe, but fate in F1 uncertainSubscriber Only
February 29, 2024 21:28 IST
While initial reports claimed the allegations pertained to Horner’s aggressive management style and “controlling behaviour,” a Dutch newspaper claimed that the team principal is accused of sexual misconduct.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024
WPL: Kiran Navgire repays UP Warriorz’ faith with blistering 57 in win over Mumbai Indians
February 29, 2024 00:45 IST
Kiran Navgire made a quick-fire fifty as UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets.
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
S Sajana’s six, Harmanpreet Kaur’s return to form marks WPL’s blockbuster start
February 24, 2024 00:27 IST
As Mumbai Indians reeled off another fine chase in WPL, Harmanpreet's half century and a sensational debut by Kerala's Sajana were the headline-grabbing moments.
Sat, Feb 24, 2024
Why WPL 2024 is crucial for Harmanpreet Kaur and for women’s cricket in India
February 22, 2024 17:02 IST
With very little international cricket to be played leading to the T20 World Cup, some of India's top cricketers must address their form in WPL 2024.
Fri, Feb 23, 2024
Coach Zeeshan Ali on India’s Davis Cup tie in Pakistan: ‘Experience has been great so far, we are here with a purpose and that is to win’
January 31, 2024 22:26 IST
'A match like this does not really happen very often. The focus remains on winning the tie for India this weekend': Zeeshan Ali-led India get ready for the Davis Cup tie in Pakistan.
Thu, Feb 01, 2024
‘We are well looked after’, says Indian Davis Cup manager on landing in Pakistan
January 29, 2024 22:36 IST
It’s the first Indian tennis team to travel to Pakistan in 60 years after the All India Tennis Association failed to get the tie moved to a neutral venue
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
Sinner, the winner: Gen Z takes control, Medvedev bites the dust
January 28, 2024 19:13 IST
Players born in the 2000s - Alcaraz and Sinner - now have more Majors than players born in the 1990s - Medvedev, Thiem.
Mon, Jan 29, 2024
How Aryna Sabalenka powered her way past Zheng Qinwen to defend Australian Open crown
January 27, 2024 18:25 IST
Dropping just 31 games, and no sets, on her way to retaining the title, the Belarusian's power game has taken her to the summit of the sport.
Sun, Jan 28, 2024
Cartilage in his knees worn out yet Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest man in Open Era to win a Grand Slam title
January 27, 2024 17:59 IST
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden beat Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6 (0), 7-5 to win the men's doubles title at the Australian Open.
Sun, Jan 28, 2024
Jannik Sinner’s strong and improved baseline game helps him stun Novak Djokovic to reach Australian Open final
January 26, 2024 15:21 IST
Baseline strategy has been central to Jannik Sinner's game and he has been working on it with his new coaching team since the start of 2022 – led by Darren Cahill, Andre Agassi’s former coach.
Sat, Jan 27, 2024Journalism of Courage
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