THE WEEK’s new podcast series gives fans a behind-the-scenes peek into cricket. In the first episode of CEAT Beyond The Scoreboard, Jatin Sapru talks about the evolving world of cricket commentary
By Anirudh Madhavan March 15, 2026
Viswanathan Anand, the five-time world champion, discusses his new book for young chess players, 'Lightning Kid', and his enduring passion for the game, insights on the influence of AI, navigating social media and more
By Sarath Ramesh Kuniyl February 08, 2026
India’s win in the Women's World Cup 2025 was a culmination of strategic developments, notably the rise of the Women's Premier League, the steady guidance of coach Amol Muzumdar, and significant growth in team depth
By Hariprasad Sadanandan November 16, 2025
CEAT Cricket Rating Awards honoured cricketing legends Brian Lara and B.S. Chandrasekhar with lifetime achievement awards, highlighting their impact and marking a night of reflection on West Indies' challenges and India's current success
By Anirudh Madhavan October 19, 2025
Evolution of cricket is an irreversible transformation, moving from its English "gentleman's game" roots to a vibrant, mass-driven spectacle heavily influenced by the Indian subcontinent and intertwined with socio-political realities
By Karthik Ravindranath October 12, 2025
Praggnanandhaa spoke to THE WEEK about the age factor in chess, getting into esports and freestyle, and what one ability he would like to take from his compatriots
By Bechu S August 31, 2025
Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old chess prodigy, achieved a historic double by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup and becoming a Grandmaster
By Anirudh Madhavan August 24, 2025
India’s tour to England ended in a 2-2 draw, but was the most thrilling encounter since the one in Australia during the pandemic
By Ayaz Memon August 17, 2025
India's tour of England offers Shubman Gill a chance to lay a lasting foundation
By Anirudh Madhavan June 22, 2025
Virat Kohli leaves behind a lasting legacy and some speculation, too
By Ayaz Memon May 25, 2025
Michael Owen, England’s sixth all-time highest goalscorer, said modern football has become much more athletic
By Bechu S April 27, 2025
Rohit giving up captaincy could spare him the demands of the dressing room and the merciless scrutiny of the cricketing world. That freedom could take his career several notches higher
By Ayaz Memon March 23, 2025
The chief national coach said that it is a difficult conversation to ask a hardworking athlete to be realistic and transition when he is not making the cut
By P. Akash March 16, 2025
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have to live on current form rather than past glory
By Ayaz Memon January 19, 2025