A Dessert So Popular Two ingredients, a simple dessert, exceedingly cherished, extensively consumed and the backdrop of an iconic tournament. Strawberries and Cream have become synonymous with the finely manicured lush green grass courts of Wimbledon and alongwith the tennis, this dessert is as much popular as the sport itself. A Seamless Combination Sports andContinue reading “Strawberries and Cream : A True Legend”
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A Tale of Two Epics & A Sunday Feast
A Captivating Day A Sunday to remember it was. My interests in Films and Sports were binge served. A slick, pacy, edge-of-the-seat Action thriller in the morning and a riveting tennis match for the ages in the evening. No wonder I had a distorted sleep with the happenings of the day playing over and overContinue reading “A Tale of Two Epics & A Sunday Feast”
Sania’ Trailblazer ‘Mirza
A Rare Talent She had shown signs of some amazing raw talent at a very early age. Her father, a Sports Journalist, did not take long to fathom, that his daughter was blessed with awesome potential and decided to back her to the hilt, in making her a player of international reckoning. It was goingContinue reading “Sania’ Trailblazer ‘Mirza”
My GOAT
The writing was on the wall, the inevitable was catching up, a tired body had borne the brunt of a long, strenuous career spanning more than two decades. A relentless journey on a punishing tour, was making a telling impact. The time had come to bit adieu. Roger Federer at 41, the player lovedContinue reading “My GOAT“
The Incredible Serb
He is said to be the most complete player in the history of Tennis by many critics and commentators of the game and though there still remains a divided house on him being the GOAT ( Greatest Player of all Times ), Novak Djokovic’s achievement on the court are simply unprecedented and strikingly incredible. HisContinue reading “The Incredible Serb”
Boris : The Rise & The Downturn
It was the month of June, the year 1985, monsoon had arrived in Mumbai and the schools had just re-opened after the summer vacations. Going to the new class ( Class VII it was for me ) was very exciting with fresh new books, brown papered and labelled, getting together with friends, et al. TheContinue reading “Boris : The Rise & The Downturn”
Wimbledon and the Monsoons
Wimbledon has begun and the two week Tennis extravaganza shall unfold at the All England Club, London. Being an ardent fan of the game, Wimbledon has always been the fulcrum of my interest in the sport. Though the Australian, French and the US Open keep me equally interested, there is just something special about Wimbledon which makesContinue reading “Wimbledon and the Monsoons”