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Bihan Sengupta

Bihan is a multimedia correspondent and works with the sports desk in Mumbai. He mostly covers cricket but his interests include football, tennis and badminton as well.

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Shreyas Iyer’s 82 keeps Mumbai alive in Ranji Trophy final vs Gujarat

Shreyas Iyer finally came to form with a vital 82 as Mumbai established a 108-run lead after the end of day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final against Gujarat in Indore.

Shreyas Iyer slammed 82 and helped Mumbai reach 208/3 after the end of day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final against Gujarat in Indore.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 10:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Indore

Ranji Trophy final, Gujarat vs Mumbai, Day 3 highlights: Mum 208/3, lead by 108

Mumbai were 208/3 at stumps on Day 3, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 82 runs, in their second innings of the Ranji Trophy final vs Gujarat at Indore. Gujarat were bowled out for 328 by Mumbai in the first session of Day 3. Parthiv Patel and Co. took a first innings lead of 100. Shardul Thakur took 4 wickets for Mumbai in Gujarat’s first innings. Get cricket highlights and score of Gujarat vs Mumbai Ranji Trophy final, day 3 from Indore here.

Gujarat captain Parthiv Patel scored 90 on Wednesday to help his side take a 100 run first innings lead over Mumbai. In the second innings, Shreyas Iyer (not in pic) scored a half century as Mumbai overcame the deficit and extended their lead to 108. They were 208/3 at stumps. Get cricket highlights and score from Day 3 of Gujarat vs Mumbai Ranji Trophy final from Indore here.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 05:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Indore

Parthiv Patel 90 puts Gujarat on top vs Mumbai in Ranji Trophy final

Parthiv Patel led from the front with a magnificent 90 while Manprit Juneja slammed 77 as Gujarat built a vital 63-run lead against Mumbai at stumps on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final in Indore.

Parthiv Patel smashed 90 and he was ably assisted by Manprit Juneja as Gujarat secured a 63-run lead against Mumbai on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final.(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 07:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Indore

The impact of veteran RP Singh on Gujarat’s Ranji Trophy campaign

In an era dominated by cricketing extravaganza, players signing up for staggering wage deals and lucrative IPL contracts, RP Singh decided to play matches for free besides acting as a mentor on-and-off the field.

RP Singh has been a key figure in the Gujarat squad in the current Ranji Trophy season.(Getty Images)

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Published on Jan 11, 2017 02:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | ByBihan Sengupta

Ranji Trophy final, Gujarat vs Mumbai Day 2 - Parthiv Patel 90 boosts Gujarat

Parthiv Patel led from the front with a magnificent 90 as Gujarat gained the upper hand on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final in Indore. Mumbai did not help themselves as their catching let them down on the second day. At stumps, Gujarat are 291/6, leading Mumbai by 63 runs. Relive all highlights of Gujarat vs Mumbai here.

Parthiv Patel departed for 90 against Mumbai on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy final in Indore as Gujarat gained a 63-run lead.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 08:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | ByBihan Sengupta

Ranji Trophy final, Gujarat vs Mumbai Day 2 - Parthiv Patel 90 boosts Gujarat

Parthiv Patel led from the front with a magnificent 90 as Gujarat gained the upper hand on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final in Indore. Mumbai did not help themselves as their catching let them down on the second day. At stumps, Gujarat are 291/6, leading Mumbai by 63 runs. Relive all highlights of Gujarat vs Mumbai here.

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 08:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | ByBihan Sengupta

Mumbai on the back foot against Gujarat in Ranji Trophy final

Prithvi Shaw top-scored with 71 but Mumbai were bowled out for 228 at the end of the first day of the Ranji Trophy final against Gujarat in Indore.

Mumbai are on the back foot against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy final after being bowled out for 228 on the first day.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2017 08:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Indore

Ranji Trophy final, Gujarat vs Mumbai Day 1 cricket score: MUM 228, GUJ 2/0

Defending champions were all out for 228 after Prithvi Shaw scored 71 and Suryakumar Yadav 57. Mumbai are chasing history against Gujarat (2/0 at stumps) in the final of the 83rd Ranji Trophy at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore today. Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy on 41 of the 45 occasions they have reached the final and start as favourites against Gujarat, who won the toss and opted to bowl. Catch cricket score and highlights of Day 1 of Gujarat vs Mumbai Ranji Trophy final here.

Mumbai's young batsman Prithvi Shaw has been a revelation this season and played a match-winning innings against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. He has carried forward the good form into the final, scoring a half century (71) on Day 1.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 10:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Indore

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai chase No 42 against Jasprit Bumrah-less Gujarat

Mumbai, Ranji Trophy champions for a record 41 times, are favoured to add another title as they face Gujarat, who are in the final after a gap of 66 years.

Parthiv Patel, who recently made a comeback into the Indian Test team after eight years, will be eager to give Gujarat their first-ever Ranji Trophy title.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2017 09:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Indore

Video games, banter before MS Dhoni dropped captaincy retirement bombshell

Fans, cricketers and pundits alike suffered a jolt as MS Dhoni stepped down as India cricket team skipper. But Captain Cool was as relaxed as ever. The day the announcement of his retirement as captain came, even his Jharkhand Ranji Trophy teammates, who shared the dressing room with him on January 4, did not get any clue about Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s big decision.

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Updated on Jan 08, 2017 12:58 PM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

BCCI’s video tribute to Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Watch the 2011 cricket World Cup winning 6!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev gave Indian cricket its greatest glories by winning the World Cup. Dhoni’s six that won India the 2011 World Cup is one of the memorable moments. BCCI had paid a video tribute to Dhoni

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Updated on Jan 07, 2017 10:38 AM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

Rishabh Pant’s selection in Virat Kohli’s Team India caps memorable journey

Rishabh Pant has been included in the Indian Twenty20 International squad for the upcoming series against England after a fabulous 2016/17 Ranji Trophy season in which he was the fourth-highest run-getter.

Rishabh Pant’s fabulous exploits in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy season, where he ended up as the fourth-highest run-getter, has resulted in his selection for the Indian team for the England series.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2017 11:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s hairstyles: From dreadlocks to mohawks to a shaved head

When Mahendra Singh Dhoni debuted for India back in 2004, he came in with a golden mane that would make the young player stand out

Mahendra Singh Dhoni loves to play around with his hairstyle. He sported a Mohawk cut while leading IPL team Chennai Super Kings(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2017 04:09 PM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai:

Harsha Bhogle’s dream T20 XI: No Chris Gayle; Virat Kohli, David Warner make cut

Harsha Bhogle has chosen David Warner as the captain of his dream T20 team. Australian Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden Indian Premier League title last year

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli congratulates Sunrisers Hyderabad’s victorious captain David Warner after the final of the 2016 Indian Premier League in Bangalore on May 29, 2016.(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2017 01:59 PM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

Mahendra Singh Dhoni quits Team India’s limited overs captaincy: 5 reasons why

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has played 283 ODIs, scoring 9110 runs, averaging 50.89 with an 88-plus strike rate. He has hit nine centuries in this format to go with 61 fifties

Mahendra Singh Dhoni holds the record for most matches as captain of an international side, with 331 games across all formats. He is the only captain to have won all three ICC trophies -- ODI World Cup, World Twenty20 and Champions Trophy.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2017 10:39 PM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has set a high benchmark for Virat Kohli

India’s limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down on Wednesday, almost two years after he retired from the longest format of the game with Virat Kohli taking over the mantle.

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Published on Jan 04, 2017 11:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByBihan Sengupta

Matt Renshaw: Australia’s young opener has a penchant for anchoring innings

In the first Test against Pakistan, Matt Renshaw scored 71 — highest in his short career — but played a key role as he first built a 70-run opening stand with David Warner, and then a 76-run partnership with Steve Smith. His 184 in the third Test on Wednesday has more or less sealed his spot as Australia’s first-choice Test opener.

Australia batsman Matt Renshaw during his innings of 184 against Pakistan during the third Test at the SCG in Sydney on Wednesday.(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 04, 2017 04:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

Michael Schumacher turns 48, bed-ridden F1 legend is not giving up on life yet

As Formula One legend Michael Schumacher turns 48 on Tuesday, his medical condition is still unknown following a horrific ski crash three years ago. Last year his family launched the “Keep Fighting Initiative” to channel the tributes that have continued to come in torrents since that tragic accident that has paralysed Schumi

In this picture taken on April 20, 2006 Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, left, of Germany, and fellow-countryman Nico Rosberg, of Williams, talk at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2017 02:10 PM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai:

Sourav Ganguly fancied to become BCCI chief after Anurag Thakur’s exit

Sourav Ganguly has reportedly emerged as the front-runner to take over as BCCI president after Anurag Thakur was sacked from the post by the Supreme Court

Sourav Ganguly is reportedly in the fore-front to become the next BCCI president after Anurag Thakur was sacked from the post by the Supreme Court.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2017 08:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByBihan Sengupta

PV Sindhu loses to Carolina Marin in Premier Badminton League opener

PV Sindhu lost to Carolina Marin, Olympic gold medallist, in the mouth-watering opening match of Premier Badminton League 2017 as Hyderabad Hunters took a 1-0 lead against Chennai Smashers.

Carolina Marin beat PV Sindhu in the opening match of Premier Badminton League 2017 as Hyderabad Hunters took a 1-0 lead against Chennai Smashers.(PBL)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2017 09:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | ByBihan Sengupta

Carolina Marin says she has to be at her best to beat Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu

Carolina Marin, who won the Olympic gold medal in Rio 2016, says it is difficult to choose between PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal as both are tough players.

Carolina Marin has said both PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal play competitive badminton and that she has to be at her best all the time to beat her.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jan 01, 2017 09:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta

Carolina Marin wants Hyderabad to support her against homegirl PV Sindhu in PBL

Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin hopes that Hyderabad would back her in the clash against PV Sindhu as she is representing the hosts in the Premier Badminton League.

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Updated on Dec 30, 2016 10:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | ByBihan Sengupta

Virat Kohli’s pleasant headache, India team rising on strength of reserves

India cashed in fully on their bench strength to thrash England 4-0 in the recently-concluded Test series. With more than one player jockeying for every spot, they have the pleasant headache like Australia and South Africa in the past

Jayant Yadav’s maturity as a spinning all-rounder during the England series has given India greater depth in future series.(BCCI)

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Updated on Dec 25, 2016 08:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta

Mahesh Bhupathi back to the front for Indian Davis Cup team

Mahesh Bhupathi will succeed Anand Amritraj as India’s Davis Cup non-playing captain after the tie against New Zealand in February 2017.

Mahesh Bhupathi will take over as India team’s Davis Cup non-playing captain after February 2017(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 23, 2016 10:25 AM IST

ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

From Hansie Cronje to Alviro Petersen, why South African cricket is in a fix

South African cricket was marred with yet another scandal when former opening batsman Alviro Petersen was handed a two-year ban after agreeing to a plea bargain with Cricket South Africa.

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Updated on Dec 23, 2016 11:45 AM IST

ByBihan Sengupta

Battle with Virat Kohli has been a real test for outspoken Ben Stokes

Englishmen tend to view their invented sport and individuals related to it with a different lens, and thus, it wasn’t difficult to comprehend when Ben Stokes said Indian batting is much more than Virat Kohli.

When England all-rounder Ben Stokes got out during the third Test, India captain Virat Kohli was quick to put a finger on his lips as if stating ‘I am not saying anything’.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2016 02:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

IPL’s big buy Pawan Negi’s fall as sharp as his rise

Pawan Negi was bought by Delhi Daredevils a day after he was selected as the fourth spinner for India’s World T20 side. But even then, an IPL price tag of R8 cr was surprising to say the least.

Delhi Daredevils batsman Pawan Negi plays a shot during a 2016 Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on April 15, 2016(BCCI)

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Updated on Dec 19, 2016 11:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

IPL’s big buy Pawan Negi’s fall as sharp as his rise

Pawan Negi was bought by Delhi Daredevils a day after he was selected as the fourth spinner for India’s World T20 side. But even then, an IPL price tag of R8 cr was surprising to say the least.

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Updated on Dec 20, 2016 07:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

When Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar were ‘Boycott-ed’ by this Englishman

Geoff Boycott had picked his Dream XI in July 2011 and Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar did not feature in the former England opener’s shortlist.

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Updated on Dec 16, 2016 01:02 PM IST

ByBihan Sengupta

When Virat Kohli beat Prime Minister Narendra Modi

In the recently released annual report of Twitter India, Virat Kohli’s tweet in support of Anushka Sharma after she was trolled in social media for his T20 performances, has been rated as the Golden Tweet of the year. The second tweet on the list is that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he announced the demonitisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000.

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Updated on Dec 07, 2016 11:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByBihan Sengupta, Mumbai

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Bihan Sengupta

Bihan is a multimedia correspondent and works with the sports desk in Mumbai. He mostly covers cricket but his interests include football, tennis and badminton as well.

Shreyas Iyer finally came to form with a vital 82 as Mumbai established a 108-run lead after the end of day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final against Gujarat in Indore.

Parthiv Patel led from the front with a magnificent 90 while Manprit Juneja slammed 77 as Gujarat built a vital 63-run lead against Mumbai at stumps on day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final in Indore.

In an era dominated by cricketing extravaganza, players signing up for staggering wage deals and lucrative IPL contracts, RP Singh decided to play matches for free besides acting as a mentor on-and-off the field.

Prithvi Shaw top-scored with 71 but Mumbai were bowled out for 228 at the end of the first day of the Ranji Trophy final against Gujarat in Indore.

Mumbai, Ranji Trophy champions for a record 41 times, are favoured to add another title as they face Gujarat, who are in the final after a gap of 66 years.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev gave Indian cricket its greatest glories by winning the World Cup. Dhoni’s six that won India the 2011 World Cup is one of the memorable moments. BCCI had paid a video tribute to Dhoni

Rishabh Pant has been included in the Indian Twenty20 International squad for the upcoming series against England after a fabulous 2016/17 Ranji Trophy season in which he was the fourth-highest run-getter.

When Mahendra Singh Dhoni debuted for India back in 2004, he came in with a golden mane that would make the young player stand out

Harsha Bhogle has chosen David Warner as the captain of his dream T20 team. Australian Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden Indian Premier League title last year

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has played 283 ODIs, scoring 9110 runs, averaging 50.89 with an 88-plus strike rate. He has hit nine centuries in this format to go with 61 fifties

India’s limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down on Wednesday, almost two years after he retired from the longest format of the game with Virat Kohli taking over the mantle.

Sourav Ganguly has reportedly emerged as the front-runner to take over as BCCI president after Anurag Thakur was sacked from the post by the Supreme Court

PV Sindhu lost to Carolina Marin, Olympic gold medallist, in the mouth-watering opening match of Premier Badminton League 2017 as Hyderabad Hunters took a 1-0 lead against Chennai Smashers.

Carolina Marin, who won the Olympic gold medal in Rio 2016, says it is difficult to choose between PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal as both are tough players.

Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin hopes that Hyderabad would back her in the clash against PV Sindhu as she is representing the hosts in the Premier Badminton League.

India cashed in fully on their bench strength to thrash England 4-0 in the recently-concluded Test series. With more than one player jockeying for every spot, they have the pleasant headache like Australia and South Africa in the past

Mahesh Bhupathi will succeed Anand Amritraj as India’s Davis Cup non-playing captain after the tie against New Zealand in February 2017.

South African cricket was marred with yet another scandal when former opening batsman Alviro Petersen was handed a two-year ban after agreeing to a plea bargain with Cricket South Africa.

Englishmen tend to view their invented sport and individuals related to it with a different lens, and thus, it wasn’t difficult to comprehend when Ben Stokes said Indian batting is much more than Virat Kohli.

Pawan Negi was bought by Delhi Daredevils a day after he was selected as the fourth spinner for India’s World T20 side. But even then, an IPL price tag of R8 cr was surprising to say the least.

Pawan Negi was bought by Delhi Daredevils a day after he was selected as the fourth spinner for India’s World T20 side. But even then, an IPL price tag of R8 cr was surprising to say the least.

Geoff Boycott had picked his Dream XI in July 2011 and Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar did not feature in the former England opener’s shortlist.

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