Vijay Sharmas way of controlling is very unique. Hes perhaps the only high profile coach in India who cooks to keep doping away.

When the final list of CWG athletes was released by the Indian Olympic Association, even when a send-off was organised, no one spoke a word about Lawn Bowls- a sport that has now emerged as the star of these Games for India.

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The Indian women's team begins its quest for a maiden World Cup title on March 6. Fast bowling legend Jhulan Goswami says that for the players, the quadrennial event is their Olympics.

Virat Kohli's performance in recent years have helped him go past AB de Villiers and Steve Smith as the world's best batsman, feels former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes. Kohli has registered two double tons in the last year.

South Africa's Caster Semenya should be celebrating her 800m gold at the Rio Olympic games. Instead, she faces the humiliation of her hyperandrogenism case being referred back to the Court of Arbitration of Sport because of IAAF's skepticism.

India won the first Test against West Indies by an innings and 92 runs on Sunday night, and the chief architect of that victory was Ravichandran Ashwin. The 29-year old weaved magic with not just the ball but also with the bat. Here is why the victory was an Ashwin-esque affair

Virat Kohli is an athlete par excellence but what makes him a super-achiever is his skill-set combined with a passion for fitness. A youth icon Virat, is now urging young India to take fitness and wellness seriously

The Indian Cricket Board wants to regain the trust of its fans. And to do so Shashank Manohar announced a slew of reforms on Sunday. Some of the men in suits who are expected to ring in the changes and make BCCI a transparent body have replaced the patriarchs. A brand of young administrators are now promising to bring back fans to the turnstiles of...

Despite having made a bearish start to the tour, there is no denying that the travelling South African unit has several match winners in their ranks. We take a close look at those players with x-factor, who will make a difference to the way this marathon series is played.

Jagmohan Dalmiya's health issues has come as a big blow to BCCI. His poor health has already put the BCCI's functioning in a limbo.

Chelsea's turn-around win against minnows Maccabi Tel Aviv in their Champions League opener at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night has handed back the bragging rights to their manager Jose Mourinho, yet again.

Serena Williams may have lost the opportunity for a Calendar Slam but she has brought her fans unbridled joy and given reasons to experience every emotion the sport can offer.

BCCI has put together a four-member panel to look into the future of the IPL. But the question worth asking is- is the BCCI committee free from all biases to take the correct decision? Wouldn't it have been better for the BCCI to once again form an independent body to map out the road ahead?

Lalit Modi may have lost a court case against Chris Cairns, but that does not deter him from bringing charges of corruption against powerful people. Perhaps he would do better to back them with evidence and help ICC and/or BCCI build a bank of suspect elements.

With a new Test Captain, the Indian Team is headed for a new beginning when they head to Bangladesh on Monday (June 8). Virat Kohli may be a greenhorn when captaincy is concerned but he has stamped his authority on the dressing room with a clear message that the aim is to produce results.

'Confidence' is a trait that separates Men from Boys, ordinary from extraordinary. And it is this very trait that has taken Mumbaikar Ajinkya Rahane from a nondescript boy riding the locals to a Test and T20 batting sensation. In an exclusive interview to Rica Roy he talks about how confidence helped him grab every opportunity with both hands.

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL twice. That is as many times as Chennai Super Kings. But in the 8th season of IPL, it is the No.1 brand. What has gone into making it the numero uno franchise? KKR CEO Venky Mysore spoke to ndtv.com about how the new and unique ways of the franchise to connect with the millennial generation has set it apart. H...

Despite controversies being a constant companion of T20 cricket, the sponsors continue to remain unabashed fans of brand IPL. While the older ones have come in with renewed vigour and newer strategies to attract eyeballs during the 45-day tournament, the new entrants in the fray are a bunch of e-commerce brands.

It will be a clash of 'Captain Cool' vs 'Captain Calculative' when India meets Australia for one last time this summer at the World Cup stage. Irrespective of who wins the battle, generations will remember them as skippers who were successful.

A cricket fan, a chef and a restauranteur, GOGO, has some of the finest cricket memorabilia in his curry house in Perth. He gets them from cricketers who give him as a mark of appreciation for his gourmet cuisine.

Hope Kareta is an Indian-Australian teen cricket prodigy in Victoria. She is the only girl who plays for boy's team in age group cricket. Her performances have made her a sensation in the Victorian cricket circles.

Much like the MCC in England, its Australian counterpart is a keeper of history, too. The museum inside the stadium houses some rare memories.

With the generation of Sachin, Ponting, Smith and Kallis having walked into the sunset, the 2015 edition of the cricket World Cup promises to throw up new stars in the firmament. Who will they be? Here is our pick of the batsmen who could set the stage on fire.

Fatigue may be India's biggest worry ahead of the World Cup, but the Indians are also planning well to fight that fatigue.

India need a hero to emerge on this tour of crisis in England. Can MS Dhoni's men learn from some of the past greats or perhaps Stuart Broad himself?

The ICC let off James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja, finding them not guilty of breaching code of conduct after a scuffle between the two was reported after the Trent Bridge Test.

Moeen Ali could well be mistaken as a resident of Dasht e Tanhai, an utopian territory created in the North of England by Nadeem Aslam in his book 'Maps for Lost Lovers' but he is the summer sensation for the English just as Monty Panesar was when Rahul Dravids' team came here back in 2007.

Vece Paes, father of Leander, says his son has always had the talent and the skill to scale new highs and that his recent US Open 2013 men's double win will only propel him towards more glory.

Aussie spin attack also looks stingless as visitors don't have the quality of Englishmen Swann and Panesar.

Both Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting are superb players. Both batsmen enjoy a lot of support from fans and backing from former players. One however is likely to get a chance to say when he retires while the other may be told that his time on the field is over.

Who will be the key blokes for the visiting England side in the Test matches against India? Here is our take on the top five.

While a rousing reception await the medal winners back home, let's not forget some of our fantastic athletes who came so near yet were far. Here's our compilation of top 5 athletes who deserve a little more than a polite pat on the back, saying well done.

Gagan Narang had a dream. It was born in Beijing 2008 and was realised on Monday, thousands of miles away in London. NDTV's Rica Roy gives an insight into the champions mind.