As the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert was losing steam post the mid 80’s, the world was awaiting the next big name in women’s tennis. There was no one as such on the horizon and with Hana Mandlikova not posing any serious challenge to the two champions, there was a worry. However, all this speculationContinue reading “Fraulein Forehand”
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Thomas Muster: The King of Clay
31st March/1 st April 1989: Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida It was a very humid night at the Tennis Centre at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Florida, hosting the Lipton International Players Championship. A young 21 year old Austrian was battling hard against the Frenchman Yannick Noah, for a place in the Final against the great Ivan Lendl. Yannick NoahContinue reading “Thomas Muster: The King of Clay”
Self Belief and The League of Champions
26th of May, 1999, Camp Nou, Barcelona. Manchester United, one of the most decorated football clubs in England, were pitted against the giants of German and European football, Bayern Munich. The occasion being the final of the UEFA Champions League, to decide the best football club in the whole of Europe for the season 1998-99.Continue reading “Self Belief and The League of Champions”
Cruze-The good speaker.
Cruze was born a healthy child and as all young kids had a naughtish streak. His elder brother Ben and his friend Fred, used to play at home, though keeping Cruze away, which obviously irked him. Fred had a peculiar way of talking, which caught Cruze’s imagination and oblivious of what its repercussions could be, CruzeContinue reading “Cruze-The good speaker.”
My journey from a Banker to a first time Author
I always fancied writing, right from my school days, however it never crystallised into anything concrete, as I got sucked into the rigmarole of routine life. Years went by completing my education, finding a job and then working hard in establishing myself in the organisation. Years passed by very swiftly and before I could evenContinue reading “My journey from a Banker to a first time Author”