INTERVIEW / 'Captaincy has come as a great motivation for me'
Team goals are top priority: Kumble In a chat with Deccan Herald, Anil Kumble reflects on the challenges the job of Indian skipper offers, and his philosophy on what captaincy is all about.
Battling the odds with success Despite various difficulties, Ajay Patil has put up a great show in the State badminton circuit this year.
'Dhoni is a mature cricketer' "Dhoni is a very mature cricketer. He has done well in the last 2-3 months that he has been captain of India. It's something that I really look forward to, working with him. I am sure both of us will complement each other", Anil Kumble said.
CHAKVETADZE ON A HIGH
'Psychology lessons helped me' "I studied psychology at university, although I've not yet finished. At first I thought it was boring but it got more and more interesting when I started to read the books and it definitely helps me when I'm playing," said Anna Chakvetadze, the latest woman to emerge from the Russian tennis production line.
Tanvir all set for Test challenge Sohail Tanvir would not have imagined that he will be asked to step into the shoes of the legendary Wasim Akram one day. For him, it was the proverbial dream come true situation.
Will the political turmoil in Pakistan make democracy a distant dream for the people of that nation? How will it impact the peace process and India’s own security? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send their opinions. Readers assert that democracy cannot prevail in Pakistan when the military is in rule and India will have to step up its security to brave the repercussions. A few optimists however predict that Pakistan will stabilise and India need not fear.
