Italy missing a third consecutive World Cup is no mystery—false dawns have hidden the structural decline in its football ecosystem for too long
By Karthik Ravindranath April 19, 2026
After acing the Ranji Trophy with his consistency and precision, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has now set his eyes on the IPL
By Sarath Ramesh Kuniyl April 12, 2026
In episode five of CEAT BTS, Harmanpreet Kaur talks about the ins and outs of batting and captaincy
By Anirudh Madhavan April 12, 2026
In the fourth episode of CEAT Beyond the Scoreboard, Varun Aaron, former India pacer, broadcaster and now coach, talks about the art and science of bowling fast
By Anirudh Madhavan April 05, 2026
In the third episode of CEAT BTS, chief curator Ramesh Mhamunkar discusses his journey and the intricacies of creating pitches, highlighting how soil impacts play and the challenges of his profession
By Anirudh Madhavan March 29, 2026
Elite cricket umpires like Nitin Menon face immense pressure and scrutiny, often dealing with high-stakes decisions and the need to maintain their authority on the field
By Anirudh Madhavan March 22, 2026
India's dominance in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand shows their mastery of T20I cricket and echoes past eras of cricket supremacy and positions them as a formidable force in white-ball cricket
By Hariprasad Sadanandan March 22, 2026
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