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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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Netherlands' Sybrand Engelbrecht plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Netherlands, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (PTI Photo

Cricket World Cup: Sybrand Engelbrecht goes from plucking ‘best-ever catch’ to part-time Netherlands international

October 24, 2023 07:52 IST

Engelbrecht represented South Africa in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup, playing opposite Kohli, Jadeja Smith, Williamson and others, where his claim to fame was his athletic fielding.

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

MotoGP Bharat 2023: Main race at Buddh International Circuit

MotoGP Bharat: Hard-braking Marco Bezzecchi lords over long straights and tight corners to take chequered flag

September 24, 2023 22:35 IST

Francesco Bagnaia dramatically crashes out of the race in the 13th lap, paving the way for Jorge Martin to finish second.

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

MotoGP Bharat: Spanish rider Jorge Martín

MotoGP Bharat: Jorge Martin stamps his class to triumph in sprint race

September 23, 2023 23:06 IST

Reigning champion Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia came in second, while six-time champion, Honda’s Marc Marquez, took his first podium since the opening weekend of the season to come in third.

Sun, Sep 24, 2023

MotoGP Bharat Day One takeaway: Beware the first turn

September 22, 2023 22:22 IST

A (first) turn for the worse: Riders were apprehensive of the circuit safety, but it was the technical and physical nature of the track that surprised them

Sat, Sep 23, 2023

MotoGP: After visa delays and safety concerns, BIC ready for premier two-wheeler race

September 21, 2023 22:45 IST

The track hosted F1 race between 2011 and; 2013, and some changes were made to allay fears before practice begins on Friday

Fri, Sep 22, 2023

Rohan Bopanna ends Davis Cup career with a win as India beat Morocco 4-1

September 17, 2023 20:37 IST

In a touching moment, 43-year-old veteran, draped in the Tricolour, lays his India jersey in the centre of the court to raucous applause.

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Davis Cup: India start tamely as lower-ranked Morocco hold them 1-1 on opening day

September 17, 2023 13:34 IST

Morocco’s Dlimi, ranked 557, defeats Mukund, ranked 345, before Sumit Nagal levelled the tie

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

Davis Cup: Heat, unpredictable weather could negate home advantage for India

September 15, 2023 22:34 IST

Matches would start two hours late, players trained in short bursts and took frequent breaks to beat the heat

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

India hope to revamp Davis Cup ambitions in home tie against Morocco

September 14, 2023 21:41 IST

The current state of Indian tennis – only two singles players are in the world’s top 200 – mirror’s Davis Cup team’s slide down to World Group 2 this year.

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

Novak Djokovic: International acknowledgment of his greatness may be grudging, but Serbian legend is intent on making more history

September 13, 2023 22:10 IST

A record 24th Grand Slam title, most weeks as No. 1, most Major finals, are not enough for him to be satisfied.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Novak Djokovic, no longer chasing history but making his own, wins 24th Grand Slam at US Open after war of attrition

September 11, 2023 05:18 IST

Despite Daniil Medvedev turning the final into a physical baseline slug fest, Djokovic patiently picked him apart to get another set of all-time records tumbling.

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Coco Gauff falls back on her appetite to fight to lift US Open title with comeback win

September 10, 2023 05:59 IST

The 19-year-old's impressive mental maturity and defensive sturdiness was on display as she turned around a one-set deficit against Aryna Sabalenka in the final to win her maiden Grand Slam.

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

US Open: Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev final

US Open: After a serving masterclass against Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev to face versatile Novak Djokovic in final

September 09, 2023 21:38 IST

Russian stuns Spaniard in four sets while soon-to-be-No. 1 Djokovic eases past American Ben Shelton.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

Renaissance Man: In twilight of his career, Rohan Bopanna steps out of shadows of Indian greats with US Open final appearanceSubscriber Only

September 09, 2023 11:27 IST

Tennis ace overcomes a career-threatening knee injury, falls back on Iyengar yoga to cement his legacy as one of India’s finest doubles players ever.

Sat, Sep 09, 2023

US Open men’s semifinal: For Daniil Medvedev, a match with Carlos Alcaraz is a match made in hell

September 07, 2023 21:33 IST

Having not won more than three games in the five sets the duo played at Indian Wells and Wimbledon this year, Medvedev must overcome a nightmare matchup to spoil the Alcaraz-Djokovic party

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

Want to beat Novak Djokovic at the US Open? Better get your first serve in

September 06, 2023 20:09 IST

In his five outings at Flushing Meadows so far, the Serb has won 64% of the points while returning his opponent’s second serve.

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz’s unique brand of talent is evident in his abilities at the net

September 03, 2023 23:12 IST

Of the 238 points that were played between him and Dan Evans on Saturday, at least one of them approached the net in 117 of them. But Alcaraz’s success rate (79%), was far greater than that of Evans (55%).

Mon, Sep 04, 2023

Caroline Wozniacki reacts during a match against Petra Kvitova.

Caroline Wozniacki’s US Open comeback hints at a trend among tennis veterans

August 31, 2023 22:32 IST

A perceived lack of competition is leading stars of a previous generation to return – or hold on to their place – on the biggest stages of the sport, another prime example is Venus Williams

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

As Neeraj Chopra makes history, javelin gets a running start in his village

August 28, 2023 11:40 IST

In his hometown, Chopra provides equipment, and a hefty source of inspiration, to kids engaged in track and field training at a local government school.

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

At the US Open, can Coco Gauff take her prodigal career to the next level?

August 26, 2023 22:43 IST

A hot streak, win against the World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, and renewed confidence under a new coach have heightened expectations for the 19-year-old to win a first Grand Slam in New York.

Sun, Aug 27, 2023

Novak Djokovic tears his shirt, Carlos Alcaraz cries after an epic grudge match before US Open

August 21, 2023 08:56 IST

With their resounding Wimbledon final still firmly in the backdrop, the potentially generation-defining rivalry between Djokovic and Alcaraz birthed another epic contest, as Djokovic defeated his 16-years-younger opponent 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) to win a 39th Masters 1000 title.

Mon, Aug 21, 2023

Why Yuvraj Singh says Indian middle order will struggle under pressure at ODI World Cup?

August 08, 2023 00:04 IST

In all ODIs India have played since 2020, between the 16th and 40th over, only three Indian middle-order batsmen have averaged over 50. And KL Rahul is the only proper middle-order success in that list.

Wed, Aug 09, 2023

A thrilling tie leaves India with more questions at end of Bangladesh tour

July 22, 2023 19:48 IST

The confusing selection, lack of consistency in the top order and their struggles against spin, the lack of a finisher and a total lack of threatening fast-bowling options are the Indian headaches.

Sun, Jul 23, 2023