Leaving the rough road What price the Indian captaincy, indeed? Is it worth being constantly under scrutiny, every move dissected, every call discussed threadbare, every decision debated upon, every act questioned?
INTERVIEW / Rehan Butt on umpiring
'Video replays can help reduce errors' Pakistan hockey captain Rehan Butt is one serious bloke. Having taken over a young and inexperienced side, he and the Pakistan Hockey Federation are doing all they can to take the country back to the glory days.
PERSONALITY / Shaun Marsh fighting his way to the top
Keen to follow in his dad's footsteps He answers to the name of Shaun Marsh. And the name is an obvious hint to the legacy he is born with- son of former Australian opener Geoff Marsh, who partnered David Boon at the top and lent brick and mortar to Allan Border's reign as captain of the Australian sides in the late eighties and early nineties.
Stretching it too far It is possible that your excitement levels have already peaked into the red zone, with more world cups or championships to follow than any sports fan should have to endure, but before you reach overload make sure you leave a little spare capacity for the world athletics final in Stuttgart this weekend.
GOLF / How the pros work
In search of perfection Phil Mickelson hit a total of 268 shots to win this month's Deutsche Bank Championship, an insignificant number compared to the countless practice swings he has made to hone his game.
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government justified? Deccan Herald had invited readers to send their responses.
Most readers opine that the ban is a wise move since the use of cell phones has affected the health and academic performances of students. Others argue that these gadgets are quintessential to this globalised world.
