Aritra Mukherjee, who happens to be a journalist, is in an eternal relationship with food and sleep. He can, however, sacrifice both or at least the latter for his love-affair with cricket. 'He said,' 'he added,' 'he signed off' are some of his favourite phrases. When not juggling between food, sleep and cricket, he wastes time by surfing OTT platforms.
Articles by Aritra Mukherjee
'It'd be madness if India don't pick Rohit, Kohli for T20 World Cup': Russell
In an exclusive interaction with HT on the sidelnes of Abu Dhabi T10, Andre Russell said India should give Kohli and Rohit another crack at a World Cup.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 04:48 PM IST
Decoding Suryakumar Yadav: Mystery in T20Is and ODIs but for different reasons
The more Surya dispatched the ball to the boundary in the 1st T20I, the stronger the belief became: Is Surya India's first-ever world beater in one format?
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 02:14 PM IST
Shami deserves the world but don't blame Rohit for not picking him initially
Despite Shami's achievements, Rohit and the Indian team management should not be blamed for benching him in the initial phase of World Cup 2023.
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 08:39 AM IST
On 35th birthday, Virat Kohli a step closer to Sachin Tendulkar's immortality
Virat Kohli, on his 35th birthday, will look to equal Sachin Tendulkar's most ODI centuries during a World Cup 2023 match against South Africa at Eden Gardens.
Updated on Nov 05, 2023 02:16 PM IST
Look in the mirror before calling Virat Kohli selfish for chasing World Cup 100
Virat Kohli proved that he is mortal after all by making a desperate dash to reach three figures in a World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 08:15 AM IST
‘Ask Ashwin and Shami if reputation is more important or winning World Cup?’
It's a bitter pill to swallow. But the truth is, neither Ashwin nor Shami are automatic selections and that's likely to remain the same throughout the World Cup
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 10:36 AM IST
‘End all speculations. Shubman Gill will definitely play vs Pakistan in Motera’
Shubman Gill should be played against Pakistan if he is fit, feels former India chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 10:18 AM IST
Why Gayle, Afridi, Dhoni and all others would bow to Rohit, the king of sixes
Why Rohit Sharma will always be remembered as the undisputed king of sixes even if his six-hitting world record is broken in the future.
Published on Oct 12, 2023 12:26 PM IST
‘Babar Azam No.1 batter,’ says SL Legend, also settles Tendulkar vs Kohli debate
Chaminda Vaas spoke about LPL, how it can help Sri Lankan cricket develop more and his rating for Babar Azam among other modern-day greats like Virat Kohli.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 03:47 PM IST
Harmanpreet Kaur should have been careful with her actions: Anjum Chopra
The former India women’s team star criticised skipper Harmanpreet’s behaviour during and after the tied third ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Saturday.
Published on Jul 24, 2023 06:18 AM IST
Yashasvi Jaiswal's coach celebrates record century at London airport, father…
Yashasvi Jaiswal's century on debut in the India vs West Indies 1st Test leapt over borders and cut through timezones.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 04:37 PM IST
‘Cummins may sit out and hand over captaincy in the latter half of Ashes’
Australia must stop singles and encourage England batters to hit through the offside, which will potentially create a wicket, says Jason Gillespie.
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 09:59 AM IST
Virat Kohli India's worst batter in this WTC, major reason for team's low scores
In Tests involving Kohli in this WTC cylcle, his No. 4 counterpart scored 1337 runs at an average of 49.51. While Kohli managed only 932 runs an average of 32.
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 10:16 AM IST
'Gill match-winner in all formats; Rahane ahead of SKY in WTC final': Vengsarkar
Vengsarkar shared his thoughts on Shubman Gill's prospects, Rohit Sharma's form and how English conditions are different from most parts of the world.
Published on Jun 04, 2023 06:55 AM IST
Aritra Mukherjee, New Delhi
Dreams beyond circumstances: Dhruv Jurel shines like his mother’s gold chain
In his debut season in the IPL, 22-year-old Dhruv Jurel established himself as a go-to finisher for the Rajasthan Royals.
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 09:12 AM IST
‘Fantasy sports can hardly be called addictive': Joy Bhattacharjya
Joy Bhattacharjya, talked about the fantasy sports industry, the reasons for its ever-growing popularity and why it does not carry a danger of being addictive.
Published on May 02, 2023 09:47 PM IST
Yashasvi Jaiswal is here to 'dominate, not survive'
With a few technical tweaks and positive mentality, Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is making heads turn in IPL 2023.
Published on Apr 28, 2023 04:45 PM IST
Social media is wrong! Rahane's selection for WTC final is not because of IPL
No, Ajinkya Rahane's comeback to the Test side after 15 months for WTC final was not a surprise and neither was it because of his exploits for CSK in IPL 2023.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 02:36 PM IST
Strike rate important but not the whole and sole of T20 cricket: Mithali Raj
The former India captain weighs in on the ever-changing demands of T20 cricket
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Failures won't stop us from playing attacking cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur
Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the Indian skipper opens up on what drives her and her team
Updated on Jan 31, 2023 04:42 PM IST
How a coach's punt and scorching summers gave India a finisher for future
India don't have a dearth of wicketkeeper-batters currently. In Ishan Kishan. Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant, India have an array of players ready to take the gloves in white-ball formats. But where Jitesh's USP comes in, is his preferred batting slot.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 08:44 AM IST
Aritra Mukherjee, New Delhi
‘I wasn't in Ranji squad, Chetan sir called and said I’ve been picked for India'
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Jitesh Sharma, who has been selected as a back-up wicketkeeper-batter for the New Zealand T20Is, opened up on his feelings, journey and difference between the Indian dressing room and the IPL.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 09:22 AM IST
Fitter and smarter Shivam Mavi battles injuries, earns maiden India call-up
After a year lost to injuries, UP bowler gets first India call-up following good shows in Mushtaq Ali, Vijay Hazare tournaments.
Updated on Dec 30, 2022 10:34 AM IST
Aritra Mukherjee, New Delhi
Watch: Messi leaves Argentina coach in tears after 3-0 semi-final win vs Croatia
After the final whistle which confirmed Argentina's march into the final with a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatia, Scaloni was seen bursting into tears again. He walked straight to Messi, gave him a warm hug and sobbed. Messi didn't try to console his coach. For these were tears of ecstasy. He let them flow.
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 12:05 PM IST
'Making Pujara vice-captain is shocking': Kaif flabbergasted by Pant's removal
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said he was 'shocked' to see Pujara as the vice-captain of India for the first Test against Bangladesh instead or Rishabh Pant.
Updated on Dec 13, 2022 08:26 PM IST
'Rohit won't play every series': Ex-batter names ‘born leader’ as India captain
Former India batter Hemang Badani, in an exclusive chat with the Hindustan Times ahead of the Bangladesh ODIs, which will mark the return of Rohit, Kohli and Rahul, spoke about the need to have different teams for T20Is, ODIs and Tests.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 12:06 PM IST
‘Rahul, Iyer, Pant can't play together': Ex-selector drops India vice-captain
Rahul is the designated vice-captain of the Indian side, meaning leaving him out of the XI won't come to the Indian team management's mind that easily. Former India selector Saba Karim, however, feels it is difficult for Rahul to make it to the India XI for the series-opening ODI on Sunday.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 07:42 AM IST
Virat Kohli rested for 3rd India vs South Africa T20I, Rahul too given a break
After regaining top form in the build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, former captain Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been rested for the third T20I between India and South Africa which will be played in Indore on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 05:26 PM IST
Aritra Mukherjee, New Delhi
Let's talk about KL Rahul's nonchalant flicks for six, shall we?
In the current Indian batting unit itself, there are players who are incredibly strong with their wrists. But none similar to KL Rahul.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 11:56 AM IST
Aritra Mukherjee, Guwahati
'Batters getting 237 doesn't mean...': Rahul defends bowlers after 2nd T20 vs SA
Indian vice-captain KL Rahul refused to term the death bowling a concern and said the bowlers had won India the last match in Thiruvananthapuram.
Published on Oct 03, 2022 09:06 AM IST
Aritra Mukherjee, Guwahati