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1 month ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Sahil Mathur |Dhruva Prasad |S. Dipak Ragav |Ryan Fernando
Captain: Hardik Pandya Coach: Mahela Jayawardene Home Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Best Finishes: Champions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) Last Season: 10th Key Stats 1. PowerPlay Dominance 5.28 – Since 2023, Jasprit Bumrah has dominated the PowerPlay across all T20s, with a 63.8% dot-ball percentage while conceding boundaries on just 12.85% of deliveries. In the IPL, he has been even tighter (6.00 economy, 62.6% dots).
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1 month ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Dhruva Prasad |Pranay Rajiv |S. Dipak Ragav |Ryan Fernando
Captain: Sanju Samson Coach: Rahul Dravid Home Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur / Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Best Finish: Champions (2008) Last Season: Third Key Stats 1. PowerPlay Dominance at Risk 8.08 – Rajasthan Royals’ economy rate in the PowerPlay since 2023, the best among all teams.
RR has thrived with the ball in the first six overs, thanks to Trent Boult’s impact.
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1 month ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Dhruva Prasad |Pranay Rajiv |S. Dipak Ragav |Ryan Fernando
Captain: Shubman Gill Coach: Ashish Nehra Home Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Best Finish: Champion (2022) Last Season: EighthKey Stats1. PowerPlay Struggles 7.72 – Gujarat Titans’ run rate in the PowerPlay, the lowest in IPL 2024. Despite a strong overall performance in the IPL, GT couldn’t keep up with the rapid PowerPlay scoring rates of teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad (11.17) and Kolkata Knight Riders (11.07).
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1 month ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Pranay Rajiv |S. Dipak Ragav |Ayon Sengupta |Ryan Fernando
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad Coach: Stephen Fleming Home Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Best Finishes: Champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) Last Season: Fifth Key Stats 1. Spin-Friendly Fortress 7.13 – The economy rate for spinners at Chepauk, the lowest among IPL venues with over 15 matches. Chennai’s home ground continues to favour spinners, making Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad crucial assets. CSK’s well-rounded spin attack is built to thrive in these conditions. 2.
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1 month ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Suresh Menon |Ryan Fernando |S. Dipak Ragav |Ayon Sengupta
For a while in Oxford, my son lived in rooms overlooking the Iffley Road track where Roger Banister broke the four-minute barrier for the mile. We marvelled at the history. It became, unsurprisingly, the Roger Bannister running track. That record came in May 1954, as Bannister, aided by pacemakers, ran in 3:59.4, a set of numbers as famous in athletics as 19 for 90 is in cricket or 3.14 in geometry.
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1 month ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Ryan Fernando |S. Dipak Ragav |Ayon Sengupta
For years, I have crafted personalised nutrition plans for elite athletes, including top cricketers like Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh. I have studied every detail — metabolism, micronutrient needs, gut health, hydration strategies, and recovery cycles. My approach has always been driven by human expertise, intuition, and experience — things no machine could replicate. Or so I thought.
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2 months ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Ryan Fernando |Paul Fein
In a country where deep-fried delicacies and rich curries are an intrinsic part of daily meals, the idea of cutting down on oil may seem impractical. However, when our Hon’ble Prime Minister speaks on the subject, it is more than just dietary advice — it becomes a national health movement. At the 38th National Games in Dehradun on January 28, 2025, Shri Narendra Modi addressed an often-overlooked health issue: excessive oil consumption.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Ryan Fernando |Anil Kumble
Happy New Year! The air is thick with resolutions. From “This year, I’ll finally run that marathon” to “I’ll quit sugar (except maybe for birthdays, holidays, and weekends),” we all know the January energy that’s often left behind in February’s dust. But what if this year could be different? What if we didn’t just make health resolutions but actually stuck to them?
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Ryan Fernando |Suresh Menon |Pranay Rajiv |Viswanathan Anand
As a nutritionist, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients — from athletes to weekend warriors and anyone just looking to feel healthier and stronger. And let me tell you — one question never fails to come up: what’s the real deal with protein?
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Ryan Fernando
For female athletes, it’s about more than just glory on the pitch. Their performances are a powerful showcase of resilience, strength, and passion. They are not just chasing trophies or medals; they are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be unstoppable. As we marvel at their athletic prowess on the grand stage, it is important to recognise the unique challenges female athletes face behind the scenes.
