Sportstar, February 02, 2012 Issue
Lost in the contrasting terrains of ‘attack' and ‘defence', Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a fidgety presence. It is an anomaly that has added to his woes. He also shown a tendency to let things drift after being in control in Tests. By K. C. Vijaya Kumar. Also: Cricket - Haddin, a success story; Football - McCarthy lauds Fletcher; Volley Ball - National Championship. Poster: DAVID SILVA
Sportstar, January 26, 2012 Issue
Unlike his stint with Barcelona, Lionel Messi's World Cup career so far has been quite abysmal with two quarterfinal exits — though he hardly had any part to play in the 2006 edition in Germany under Jose Peckerman — and just one goal to his name. Much lesser mortals have fared better in the quadrennial event, writes Ayon Sengupta in our cover story. Also: Football - Baichung Bhutia's farewell; Cricket - Sachin back in one-day squad; Perth Test. Poster: BAICHUNG BHUTIA
Sportstar, January 19, 2012 Issue
Ricky Ponting can still bat like he did when he was at the height of his powers, but not as frequently and for as long. In his half-century in Melbourne and the century in Sydney against India, he was both struggler and master. Most vital of all, the runs came. And in making these runs, Ponting has earned the space to quit on his terms, on his time. That's all ageing champions can ask for really, writes S. Ram Mahesh in our cover story. Also: Cricket - Sydney test; Tennis - Chennai Open. Poster: MICHAEL CLARKE
Sportstar, January 12, 2012 Issue
With an awesome reputation following his superhuman performances at the Beijing Olympics and the Berlin Worlds, Usain Bolt is a cinch to win the sprint double at the 2012 Games in London. In fact, no one would be willing to stick his neck out against the Jamaican coming up with yet another world record writes K. P. Mohan in our cover story. Also: Cricket - Round one goes to the Aussies; Football - Arsenal and Sir Henry. Poster : SAINA NEHWAL
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