samir pai

sports as a way of life! Host of the podcast The INNER Athlete

[TheInnerAthlete @InnerAthlete_]

We often think chess players spend their entire lives behind a board.

But stars like Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi are proving that elite performance and a balanced life can go hand in hand.

♟️ A fascinating conversation on the changing face of modern chess.

[Jagbir Singh OLY @jagbirolympian]

Phenomenal performance by our young 🇮🇳🏑 team and a dominant display to win the finals reflects on the Asian hockey dominance at all stages winning the Sr. Jr. & now U18 Asia Cup🏆🥇. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #U18AsiaCup

[TheInnerAthlete @InnerAthlete_]

Parkour isn’t about rooftop jumps.

If you’re interested in movement, you’re already on the journey.

Ages 10-12 are ideal for learning Parkour fundamentals, but the sport welcomes everyone regardless of skill level.

[Amol Karhadkar @karhacter]

Who will trend the most about India cricket on Saturday?

[samir pai @samirpai]

@ThePrintIndia @krishan018 The duleep trophy is an ideal tournament for such an experiment. Franchise it out to top 5 franchisees

[ThePrintIndia @ThePrintIndia]

Allow IPL-type Test matches or watch red-ball format die, says Lalit Modi

Krishan Murari @krishan018 reports

#ThePrintFeature

https://t.co/DZ44xhZMTf

[TheInnerAthlete @InnerAthlete_]

Why is India dominating T20 cricket but facing challenges in Test matches?

The answer isn’t as simple as money or franchise cricket. Test cricket requires a completely different level of preparation, practice, and time commitment.

[The Indian Express @IndianExpress]

12 matches in 40 days: India set for biggest cricket tour to New Zealand in October https://t.co/QaZk1PHF14

[ThePrintIndia @ThePrintIndia]

Women’s IPL to become second-largest sporting league in world, says Lalit Modi

Almina Khatoon @almink05 reports

#ThePrintFeature

https://t.co/SeYSjaBx8l

[samir pai @samirpai]

Politics and cricket stars have seen great changes today . As far as cricketers like surya Kumar yadav are concerned, don't fret about the indian captainship anymore , focus on the next ipl and the mumbai domestic t20 local and smat and get a hefty contract before next cycle! surely bilateral will give way to t20 franchise cricket ,in terms of a longer ipl a sep- dec season or re-emergence of the champions league .

[Lalit Kumar Modi @LalitKModi]

Did Dawood Ibrahim plot IPL takeover? Lalit Modi's bombshell claims - India Today

The guy who took me there I could not recollect his name was a guy by the name of Anshuman Mishra. A wheeler dealer https://t.co/cvzQWw5pDo

[samir pai @samirpai]

Movies and sports make great marraige/ partners together! However if rumour has it that ranveer singh will play lalit modi in a biopic & it's a great role
who will play kapil dev of the erstwhile icl ? @LalitKModi @InnerAthlete_
At the inner athlete we had identified the three great business men who changed indian cricket in Jagmohan dalmiya , dr Subhash Chandra and lalit modi ; if made i to a film to be played by Manoj bajpayee Amitabh bacchan and Shahrukh khan .:)

[Indiantelevision.com @ITVNewz]

Will @ZEECorporate entry shake up India’s sports market?
Read Full Article:
https://t.co/HUIN86Fy2u

[samir pai @samirpai]

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[Amol Karhadkar @karhacter]

Suryakumar Yadav and the T20I conundrum was always on cards. Just to remind you, we at The Hindu had reported it on May 16

[TheInnerAthlete @InnerAthlete_]

Full badminton monologue — Thomas Cup bronze ignored, Jio’s opportunity, legacy club franchises and format reform — LIVE on Inner Athlete.

🎙️ Watch here :
https://t.co/aY94G0E4vQ

[TheInnerAthlete @InnerAthlete_]

You’ve Probably Done Parkour Already 👀

Most people think parkour starts with rooftop jumps.

Truth:
If you’ve jumped over a puddle or crossed a railing, you’ve already done parkour.

[Amol Karhadkar @karhacter]

Virat Kohli set to miss ODI series against Afghanistan. The replacement - along with any other required replacements with Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's fitness reports also to be tabled - is likely to be finalised on Saturday when the national selection committee meets to pick the squad for Ireland and England series. More details on The Hindu website

[TheInnerAthlete @InnerAthlete_]

“Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or running miles.

Parkour trains you to move through the real world efficiently, adapt to obstacles, and develop practical movement skills.”

Do you think functional fitness is more important than traditional fitness?