INDIA’S BOWLING HAS BEEN BELOW PAR FOR OVER 20 YEARS. HERE’S A REASON:

Sachin Tendulkar has been the Man of the Match on 56 occasions in ODIs (14 times in Test cricket). The bowlers could only curtail the Aussies to 350 and he showed that was winnable with 175 runs from 141 balls. When it comes to setting totals he has over 17,000 runs in ODIs (and nearly 13,000 runs in Tests). In short, the Little Master loves a big run feast. There’s nothing below par about his batting average of 44.50 in ODIs (a still better 54.58 in Tests). A First Class record of 100 hundreds and he has over 150 ODI wickets to his name. Sachin Tendulkar and his 20 years of glorifying cricket, is Our Cover Story. Also in this issue are past performances, tributes, a comparison, an interview, expert opinions, etc., all about the Little Master. Sachin Tendulkar Special is the latest issue of Sportstar. The newsstand is just a run away.

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THREE INDIANS TANGO

Sehwag’s blistering shots, set the scene on fifth day. But with quick wickets, the English stopped the flow of runs. Then emerged Sachin, and with Yuvraj put up an unbeaten 163-run partnership. A match-winning 103 by the Little Master has given India a historic victory, in our Cover Story. Also in this issue is a conversation with Michael Phelps. For football lovers, there’s a review of the Champions League action. There's a lot to dance about in latest issue of Sportstar is at your newsstand.

A SARDAR AND ELEVEN AUSTRALIANS WERE PLAYING CRICKET.

Little could the laws of batting describe the way he made balls sail into the stands. The Aussies had the last laugh, but Harbhajan did tickle their nerves with a 49 runs from 31 balls. Our Cover Story. Also in this issue, Dhoni shows his teeth again with a century smile to take India to victory in the 2nd ODI. There’s not just a story, but moments from within you in the latest issue of Sportstar.

FOR UNITED’S PROVIDER OF SILVERWARE, A GOLDEN BALL

It's Cristiano Ronaldo and to him the Ballon d’Or was a dream come through. With a season record of 42 goals, he beat George Best. The World Cup made him a villain in England, but he returned to Manchester and became their hero by winning the Premiership and the Champions League. Ronaldo strikes gold, in our Cover Story. Also in this issue, Maradona lays the foundation for future Maradona’s in Kolkata. Formula One in crises as Honda exits. In Golf, Jeev overcomes the worst to be the best in Japan. A treasure map to gold is in the latest issue of Sportstar.

BROTHERS IN ARMS WILL NOW FIGHT EACH OTHER

The second IPL is on its way and many who together served their country will have to fight among themselves. Facing off are Pietersen of the Royal Challengers and Flintoff of the Chennai Super Kings. A heavy price, they are paid, considering the world in recession. Our Cover Story. It would be a tragedy if you miss the latest issue of Sportstar.

VICTORY GOES TO THOSE WHO ARE CHARGERS

The Chargers win the IPL. And the man who led them, Adam Gilchrist, was crowned the Most Valuable Player. IPL has lived up to its expectations and for Gilchrist and his men its celebrations. Our Cover Story. Elsewhere in cricket, it’s Australia ahead in the Ashes. Nothing’s stopping Button from winning in Formula One. Charge! The latest issue of Sportstar is already at the newsstand.

GOD LEFT TALENT FOR GAMBHIR

India chooses the left in Gambhir and the right in Sehwag for any pace attack. A combination delivers the one two. Even Ponting acknowledges after their punches knocked Australia out. Gambhir is in Our Cover Story. Also in this issue, there’s a conversation with Harbajan Singh. In football, Liverpool gushes forth to lead the Premier League. Before nothing's left, pick up the latest issue of Sportstar at your newsstand.