India has had its share of exceptional athletes and there have been some greats like P.T. Usha, but one name which shines on its own till date is that of Reeth Abraham. A national champion in long jump and heptathlon, Reeth Abraham is one of the most prominent athletes to have represented India. She was […]
Gundappa Vishwanath (GR Vishwanath)
Gundappa Vishwanath was one of the finest batsmen India ever produced, and in fact he was one of the finest batsmen the cricketing world had ever seen during his time. A Brief Overview on Vishwanath Gundappa Rangnath Vishwanath played for Karnataka and India in the 1970s and the early 80s. He was born on the […]
A Sportsperson Cum Superstar – Ashwini Nachappa
She set the track ablaze with her sterling performances, but Ashwini Nachappa is a truly multi-faceted personality. A woman of many parts, the former Olympian has acted in Telugu movies, is actively involved in social work and is an educationist. Her Role in the World of Athletics The athlete hails for Kodagu in Karnataka, though […]
The Swashbuckling Superstar – Aiyudda Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa, with his hard hitting aggressive style of batting, has won the hearts of cricket fans in the Indian subcontinent. Though he has never truly succeeded in being a regular in Team India, Robin Uthappa has been a high performer both in the domestic cricket scene as well as the IPL, the cricket extravaganza. […]
All About the Wall – Rahul Dravid
He’s saved India the blushes uncountable times on the cricket field. Rahul Dravid started his career with the nickname Jammy – because his father worked for a jam manufacturing unit. But as he emerged as India’s knight in shining armor in times of cricketing distress, most fans, journalists and even critics honored him with the […]
Prakash Padukone
In the year 1980, a man called Prakash Padukone came into the spotlight when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championship. That was the high point of his spectacular sporting career, which also resulted in him receiving the Arjuna and Padmashri awards from the Indian government. The Early […]
The Indian Juggernaut – Javagal Srinath
When Javagal Srinath first caught the eye of the Indian cricket fan, he had a tough act to follow. He was expected to fit into the shoes of the hugely popular Kapil Dev. Javagal Srinath did that and more. By the time he retired from international cricket, he had bagged 236 Test wickets and 315 […]
The Master of Spin Bowling – E A S Prasanna
The Indian spin quartet of the 1960s and 1970s is spoken about in tones of awe even today. Erapalli Anantharao Srinivas Prasanna was an indisputable part of the spin attack that had batsmen across the world in its thrall. His Early Days E A S Prasanna was born on May 22, 1940 in Bangalore, Karnataka. […]
The Spin Wizard – B S Chandrashekhar
A right wrist withered by polio was converted into a weapon that struck fear in the hearts of batsmen across the world. This fact can give inkling about the kind of determination with which ace spinning legend B S Chandrashekhar faces life. The Beginning of the Journey Bhagwath Subramanya Chandrashekhar was born on May 17, […]
The King of Spin – Anil Kumble
It’s a name that conjures up an image of steely determination hidden behind a façade of courtly gentlemanliness. As one of India’s top sports persons, Anil Kumble has won accolades and applause for his demeanor and performance both on and off the field. The Initial Days of His Journey Anil Kumble was born on October […]
