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Navtej Kohli congratulates Team Spain

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Navtej Kohli is a die hard football lover.  Here on Navtej Kohli interest blog, he took some time out to congratulate the underdogs Spain, who came out 1-0 against Germany.

Congratulations to Spain on winning Euro 2008 after a long haul of 44 years. The turning point in the match was when Torres made a historic goal that took team Spain all the way to Victory. I think they won because they went on the offensive and kept on attacking.

For the uninitiated, Spain beat Germany 1-0 in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna. It was for the second time they won European championship. It was indeed a deserving victory. The team showed great football and needless to say, played so much better than Germany.

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Navtej Kohli talks about IPL

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

If you are a cricket buff, Navtej Kohli blog is certainly a place for you. Navtej Kohli talks about IPL and all the fuss attached to it.

IPL Twenty 20 has grown form a mere concept to the catchphrase of 21st century. Featuring world-class players, dynamic franchisee owners, over-enthusiastic aficionados, beautiful cheerleaders, huge stakes and of course a lot of controversy, IPL has ventured into what was beyond the imagination of cricket moguls.
The game has evolved dramatically from the dillydallied test cricket to the fast-paced extravaganza, which takes spectators on a thrilling rollercoaster ride. The good news- Cricket fans are just loving it!
IPL ticket sales have evidently taken off in a big way. Twenty 20 merchandise fell short of supply…whew!
IPL has definitely set the whole world on fire.
Although, since its inception, IPL is under constant clouds of criticism but this has not let its mania plunge even a tad. The supporters of traditional cricket format maintain that IPL is nothing more than a money-spinning entertainment sport. However the supporting clan rejects the claims stating that IPL promoted local talents.
What I think is unique about IPL is its concept. Take the players’ apparels, new rules and needless to say, the Bollywood’s Midas touch, IPL has come of age at once.
And with all the glamour, all the razzmatazz, and all the quality players from all different countries in one spot, the whole IPL event looks like a sort of hybrid world cup.
But who will win? I take a chance on Kings XI

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Navtej Kohli on Akhtar’s ban suspension

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Will Shoaib be able to make an impact, given the suspension of his ban to play at IPL. Navtej Kohli looks into the all the likelihoods.

Shoaib Akhtar may have been allowed to play in the Indian Premier League but former players say the maverick pacer will find it tough to make an impact in the twenty20 league as months of absence from the cricket field has robbed him of match fitness.
The beleaguered pacer, whose 5-year ban was suspended on Sunday for a month by the appellate tribunal of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has bowled just 18 overs and played one competitive match since mid-December last year.
He has not played since February 13 this year when he led the Federal Areas team against Punjab in the Pentangular Cup tournament in Lahore and didn’t get a wicket.
His last appearance for Pakistan was the third Test in Bangalore against India in early December last year.
Since then, he was dropped for the one-day series at home against Zimbabwe and was subsequently banned for indiscipline when Bangladesh toured last month for five one-day games.
In this background and given his fitness record, experts believe the fast bowler could be in for a real test when eventually he does play for the Kolkata Knight Riders team on May 8.
“I am happy he has had his ban suspended and this allows him to play in the IPL. But as a former Test pacer I know how difficult it is getting back into rhythm and match form if you haven’t played for six months,” former player Sarfraz Nawaz said.

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IPL marks the beginning of a new genre in Indian cricket- says Navtej Kohli

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Navtej Kohli, a sports buff got another reason to revel. Here on Navtej Kohli interest blog he shares his views about the much talked about IPL cricket season opening this month.

The Indian Premier League series is just around the corner and every one of you can now be a part of it, or rather more. You can own, control and play for nothing what the big bosses in the IPL have paid hefty sums of money for.
If you’re a cricket lover, then in all possibility you’re going to love this first season of IPL. While some believe it’s a history in the making, I personally believe that success of IPL hinge on the after-match reactions of Indian masses.

The IPL 2008 is a lot like fantasy cricket in that the players are being bought and sold at a price to play in the league. Big wigs from the Indian film industry are endorsing their favorite teams. Moreover, with such high stakes involved it is surely the most awaited event of the year.

For the first time in Indian cricket history, IPL brings together players from all over the world. This is an added USP that multiplies the charm of IPL.

Cricket has seen a lot of changes in the recent past. After the hands down success of 20-twenty format, people have many expectations from IPL. These new trends in cricket are likely to risk the traditional formats, especially test matches which might take a backseat.

But certainly this action packed series is going to be a great experience!

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Navtej Kohli Commentary on Virender Sehwag

Monday, March 31st, 2008

On this Navtej Kohli Interest Blog, I bring upon an interesting news to enchant the indian cricket fans. Here is Navtej Kohli reporting to you!!!! 

It’s again a great day for the Indian cricket fans. Virender Sehwag has made Indian Cricket team proud once again with his magic touch on the cricket ground. 

India opener Virender Sehwag scored 319 on the fourth day of the first test against South Africa on Saturday.

The 29-year-old improved his own Indian record for the highest test score of 309, but failed to break the world record of 400 not out held by West Indies batsman Brian Lara.

Sehwag added 10 runs to his overnight total before edging a rising delivery from paceman Makhaya Ntini to Neil McKenzie at first slip in the fourth over of the day.

Sehwag joined Australian Don Bradman and Lara as the other batsmen who have scored two test triple hundreds.

Great going Sehwag, Keep it up…

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Navtej Kohli on Indian Formula 1 Team - Force India

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Navtej Kohli interest blog is a place for all the sports freaks and. For all the formula 1 lovers residing in India, here on Navtej Kohli blog I am writing about an exciting news.

The 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship is the harbinger of a new era of Indian motorsport: the first full season for the Force India Formula One Team and a representation of the new young fast paced global Indians and F1 fans from across the world.

The team’s journey started in October 2007 when Dr. Vijay Mallya, together with the Mol family, established a joint-venture company called Orange India Holdings (OIH) to purchase the Spyker Formula One Team from Spyker Cars N.V.

Although Force India’s Formula One challenge will start with the 2008 season at the Melbourne Grand Prix, the team is based on solid foundations. The team is built from the ashes of Jordan Grand Prix, which was established by Irishman Eddie Jordan in 1991, which later became Midland F1 Racing in 2005 and the Spyker Formula One Team in 2006.

Though the first 2 races has brought a hardship for the Indian team, hopes are still high.

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