Random Stuff I Write

Thoughts of a curious onlooker


Making a difference: The Football way - Interview with Indian freestyle footballer Tejas RK
October 1st, 2014

Tejas RK's inspiring tale of how he transitioned from a failure in college to a football coach par excellence is one of grit, determination and hard work. Sportskeeda caught up with Tejas some time ago, and here is what he had to say.

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Interview with Mayank Agarwal: "I started playing cricket because of Sachin Tendulkar"
July 10th, 2014

Sportskeeda caught up with the explosive batsman and spoke to him about his career and his plans for the future.

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India tour of England 2014: SWOT analysis of Indian bowling
June 26th, 2014

As part of the build-up of India's highly anticipated tour of England, Kaushal Mohan ponders over whether the Indian bowling line up has the teeth to unsettle the English camp.

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IPL 2014: A blot on Dale Steyn's career
May 27th, 2014

Taking into consideration the remarkably high standards he sets, Dale Steyn will probably view his performance in this IPL as a blip in his fabulous career; a wound that shall never fully heal.

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Interview with Sharath Gayakwad – "Awareness about sports for the differently-abled is lacking in India"
May 27th, 2014

Back in Bangalore after a successful outing in the IDM (International Deutsche Meisterschaften) Swimming Championships in Berlin, paralympic swimmer Sharath Gayakwad talks to Kaushal Mohan about his latest achievements, as well as his unhappiness at the infrastructure and facilities provided to differently-abled athletes.

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Maiden edition of Puma's 'School of Speed' a success
Feb 8th 2014

Kaushal Mohan covers the maiden edition of Puma's School of Speed, and speaks to Abhishek Ganguly, the Executive Director of Puma about popularizing running as a culture in India.

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"Indian football heading in the right direction" – Ashley Westwood
Feb 8th 2014

Ashley Westwood speaks to Sportskeeda about the future of Indian football, his experience coaching Bengaluru FC, and the role of running in fitness.

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Cheteshwar Pujara needs to be groomed for ODIs ahead of ICC World Cup 2015
January 13th 2014

With the World Cup just a year away, Cheteshwar Pujara needs to be groomed for the number three spot as he could provide the solidity India is currently lacking.

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2013 in review: New kids on the block
December 26th, 2013

As the year draws to a close, Kaushal Mohan writes about the five most promising debutantes of 2013.

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Will Rohit Sharma finally make it count?
October 21st, 2013

Rohit Sharma has been guilty of following golden phases with extended periods of sheer nothingness. How he deals with the situation when runs aren't gushing off his blade will define him as a cricketer in the years to come.

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Michael Clarke – The sportive skipper of a sinking ship
August 26th, 2013

When a team underperforms, the captain generally faces the music – it is all part of the package; it is an occupational hazard. Kaushal Mohan writes about how Michael Clarke's captaincy should not be blamed for the Ashes debacle, and how Clarke's tactical genius cannot be ignored despite Australia's disappointing performances.

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Ian Bell and the art of redefining perceptions
August 17th, 2013

Over the last year and a half, Ian Bell has managed to redefine his reputation of being a classy, stylish batsman who couldn't be relied upon when the team was in doldrums to being a gritty fighter who steadily became England's most reliable batsman.

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Shane Watson - No place to hide anymore
August 7th, 2013

How many more chances can Shane Watson be given? Getting back into form will need tremendous amounts of focus and determination, and might take time – and there lies the problem. Time is running out for Shane Watson.

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"Finish is not far away for Sachin Tendulkar" – Steve Waugh
August 2nd, 2013

Kaushal Mohan covers Steve Waugh's promotional event in Bangalore, where he spoke about memorable moments in his career, Sachin Tendulkar's retirment, the situation of the current Australian team, and a few other topics.

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Australian batting vs spin bowling – a perpetual problem
July 25th, 2013

Following Australia's insipid showing against the Indian spin attack, Kaushal Mohan writes about the immediate solutions available, as well as the changes that need to be made in the grassroot levels to ensure that the next generation of Australian batsmen do not fall short against the turning ball.

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Indian cricketer in focus: Stuart Binny – turning the tables around
July 19th, 2013

As part of the series focusing on upcoming Indian cricketers, Kaushal Mohan talks about how Stuart Binny has turned the tables around and become a core component of the Karnataka Ranji Team and the Rajasthan Royals.

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Light at the end of the tunnel for Ambati Rayudu
July 11th, 2013

It may have taken much longer than he thought it would, it may have been a rough journey, and it may have been a path littered with obstacles. But ask Ambati Rayudu, and he will say it has been worth it.

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South Africa's over-dependence on Dale Steyn – A misconception?
July 5th, 2013

As the claims of the Proateas being over-dependent on Dale Steyn grow, Kaushal Mohan justifies why Steyn is just one piece in a massive jigsaw that makes the South Africans a team of world beaters. He is arguably the biggest piece – but still, just one piece amongst many.

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Indian Cricket – Not as rosy as it appears
June 25th, 2013

India may be on top of the rankings. India may have won the Champions Trophy. The BCCI may be the most powerful board in the world. But not everything is right with Indian cricket.

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David Warner – Off the hook too easily?
June 14th, 2013

By not suspending Warner for a longer period, CA has meekly established the fact that they have little to no faith in the quartet of Aussie openers, and do not feel responsible about the non-cricketing traits of their players.

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Virat Kohli – Slaying all his inner demons
June 4th, 2013

Vivian Richards said in an interview that Kohli reminded him of himself, which is close to the biggest compliment any batsman can hope to receive. If Sir Viv is right – and since he generally is – we can calmly look into the horizon knowing that the future of Indian batting is in safe hands.

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Foreign captains in the IPL – The right approach?
April 24th, 2013

Kaushal Mohan analyses the pros and cons of a foreign captain in the IPL, and ponders over why the most consistent teams are led by Indians.

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Rahul Dravid - Stamping his class on the IPL
April 14th, 2013

In a format supposedly more suited to slam-bang players, rather than those with technical brilliance, Rahul Dravid has proven yet again that his class is unquestionable.

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Indian selectors: A bunch of confused minds?
March 21st, 2013

One can't say if someone's the right man until he's been given a chance. Instead of making the same mistakes over and over again, the selectors really need to start doing what they are paid for – scout for talent, and give them opportunities.

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Deciphering the renewal of Fletcher's contract
March 17th, 2013

The extension of Fletcher's contract seems to be a result of BCCI's deplorable laziness, rather than a sound, rational decision based on facts, figures and reason.

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Existence of an Indian all-rounder - a myth?
March 10th, 2013

Nineteen years have passed since the retirement of Kapil Dev, and Indian Cricket is still staring into darkness. Where is India's next all-rounder?

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CM Gautam – If not now, then when?
February 21st, 2013

Every player deserves a chance when he is at his peak. Why hasn't CM Gautam been given that chance yet?

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Gambhir and Sehwag: Living on borrowed time?
February 9th, 2013

Kaushal Mohan writes about whether India can really afford an opening pair so inconsistent that they make the Namibian openers look reliable.

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Sourav Ganguly as Coach – The right move?
January 27th, 2013

Some of the best captains have made the worst coaches. How effective a coach would Ganguly be?

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What more can Dhoni do? Time to step aside?
January 18th, 2013

Dhoni has done everything imaginable as captain. And over the last year, his captaincy has been questioned more than it ever has before. What makes the selectors stick with him as skipper?.

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The Ideal No. 3: A comparison of the greats
January 14th, 2013

Kaushal Mohan attempts to compare the great number three batsmen of this generation - Ponting, Kallis, Dravid, Sangakkara. Is there any one man who stands out? Is it possible to rank them based on their statistics, or do we have to go past that?

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Cricket: The Question Of Retirement
January 13th, 2013

In this era where cricketing superstars seem to enjoy overstaying their welcome, Michael Hussey is a refreshing change. But how does one actually decide when to call it a day?

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