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Kumar Shyam

Kumar Shyam

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Abu Dhabi
When he is not fussing over facts and logic in news reports on the production desk, Kumar applies his passion for Bollywood and sporting experience to his writing. He invokes the punter’s spirit in Fantasy Premier League and Shane Warne’s magical arm movement occasionally.
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Thursday cover: Al Ahli out to prove 35 is the new 25
Thursday cover: Al Ahli out to prove 35 is the new 25

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, September 11 issue, featuring Al Ahli, one of the Arabian Gulf League's most veteran clubs - and yet also its runaway defending champions.

SportSeptember 11, 2014
Mudassar Nazar with students from the Al Khaleej school, Dubai, in a file photo. Ana Bianca Marin for The National
Batting coach for UAE a step in the right direction but not well thought out

The decision to appoint the former Pakistani all-rounder as batting coach for the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand seems a fine choice on paper, but is it?

SportSeptember 06, 2014
Wednesday cover: England v India
Wednesday cover: England v India

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, July 30 issue, featuring England in a dominant position after three days of the third Test against India.

SportJuly 30, 2014
Tuesday cover: Ricardo Oliveira
Tuesday cover: Ricardo Oliveira

The National's Sport cover for the Tuesday, July 29 issue, featuring Ricardo Oliveira, who has yet to turn up at Al Wasl's pre-season training sessions.

SportJuly 29, 2014
Another chapter in history of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry
SportMarch 02, 2014
Virender Sehwag could be left in the lurch. Lakruwan Wanniarachchi / AFP
How franchises are strategising for IPL 7 auction with joker cards

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings blow their budget up in retaining five players before February's auction.

SportJanuary 10, 2014
India stay on the winning track over West Indies

Spinners and the Rohit-Kohli combination clicks again for the hosts as they beat West Indies in first ODI at Kochi.

CricketNovember 21, 2013
Double-ton Rohit runs riot as India claims ODI series over Australia

Shane Watson injury mars Australia's chase of daunting target

SportNovember 02, 2013
The best and worst of IPL 6
SportMay 21, 2013
IPL: Pune Warriors pull down Kolkata Knight Riders in bottom scrap

Last-placed Pune prevail in seven-run victory after top order set up a decent target.

SportMay 15, 2013
IPL: Kings XI Punjab at steady pace still good for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Captain Adam Gilchrist breaks run drought to hand the hosts a first defeat home this season, by seven wickets.

SportMay 14, 2013
IPL: Good start by Rajasthan Royals openers closes door on Delhi Daredevils

A steady 108-run partnership between Rahul Dravid and Ajinkya Rahane ensures a classy win without much risks taken.

SportMay 07, 2013
File picture of Chennai Super Kings' Michael Hussey, whose 88 proved better than Shane Watson's 101. AP Photo
IPL: Watson's ton in vain for Rajasthan as Michael Hussey powers Chennai's big chase

Some sensible batting helped Chennai scale up the huge target of 186 with a five-wicket victory.

UAEApril 22, 2013
File picture from last year's IPL of Kings XI Punjab batsman Azhar Mahmood. Sajjad Hussain / AFP
Indian Premier League: All-round Punjab prevail over Kolkata in close finish

Tight bowling and Gony's effort with the bat and ball helps limit the opposition to four runs short.

SportApril 16, 2013
Al Ain striker Asamoah Gyan
Pro League previews: Boost for Al Ain as Gyan returns to line-up

The Ghana captain returns to Al Ain following the death of his mother as Kalba look to build on their first Pro League win.

SportNovember 18, 2012
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