Nilankur Das, who heads the Delhi sports team, has reported on cricket, football and archery for 16 years.
Articles by Nilankur Das
'High came from Oz’
India skipper and Man-of-the-Match MS Dhoni was quick to partly credit the win over Pakistan to the Aussies.
Updated on Nov 06, 2007 12:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Guwahati
Yuvraj, Dhoni power India to easy win
The two slam half-centuries to guide the hosts to an emphatic five-wicket win over Pak in the 1st ODI, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Nov 06, 2007 02:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Guwahati
Delhi boys have Dhoni in a fix
It will be very difficult for Dhoni to choose between Sehwag and Gambhir, with both in good nick, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Nov 05, 2007 04:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Guwahati
1st ODI: India need to rise in the East
Malik’s men are hungry; MSD's men want to make a point. It’s face-off No. 1. Nilankur Das gives a detailed account.
Updated on Nov 05, 2007 04:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Guwahati
Khaki is colour of the season
Cops and CRPF jawans roamed every street and bylane leading to the Nehru Stadium, which showcases the India-Pakistan series opener, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Nov 04, 2007 03:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Guwahati
India warm up on wetland
After a day of will they or won't they, the India squad finally got their two-day preparatory camp before the one-day series against Pakistan underway at 5pm on Friday, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Nov 03, 2007 02:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
September bloom for Maria
Maria Kirilenko of Russia won the third edition of the Sunfeast Open tennis tournament, defeating Mariya Koryttseva of Ukraine 6-0, 6-2 in the final in Kolkata.
Updated on Sep 24, 2007 12:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Hantuchova cruises into Round 2
Second-seed Daniela Hantuchova sailed into the second round of the Sunfeast Open, decimating Polish qualifier Marta Domachowska in straight sets.
Updated on Sep 20, 2007 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das/Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Lord’s will host archery event soon
This August, cricket’s home will have a guest. Or a new string in its bow, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Jun 13, 2007 01:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Tiwary set to go under royal knife
The Bengal batsman will undergo a surgery on his injured right shoulder in London, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on May 22, 2007 01:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Runs, throws and a knockout
The third day of India's conditioning camp for the tour of B'desh was a little different from the first two, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on May 05, 2007 03:57 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
‘Sachin, Sourav dropped, not rested’
Kapil Dev says that they have not played that much cricket in the last six months that they needed to be rested. They were dropped, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on May 01, 2007 02:41 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
City of Joy summit to drown Cup misery
Newly-appointed cricket manager Ravi Shastri and skipper Rahul Dravid reached Kolkata to hammer out strategy and more practical details before the conditioning camp, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on May 01, 2007 02:14 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Rain washes out series opener
Umpires decided to call off the first one-dayer at Eden Gardens due to soggy outfield, reports Nilankur Das. Scorecard
Updated on Feb 09, 2007 06:46 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
India look to survive battle for Eden
The series will come in handy for both teams to check each other before the World Cup, reports Nilankur Das.
Published on Feb 08, 2007 12:31 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Comeback kids seek WC ticket
Whether they get an opportunity on Thursday is not final, but Sehwag and Munaf should be raring to go, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Feb 07, 2007 06:05 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Bengal set up title clash with Mumbai
A 164-run partnership for the third wicket helped Bengal make a difficult proposition look easy, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Jan 27, 2007 11:10 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Buoyant Bengal bank on Bose effect
Bengal take on karnataka in the semifinal match of Ranji which will get underway at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday, reports Nilankur Das.
Published on Jan 23, 2007 12:26 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Honours even as pitch takes centrestage
After the first day of the game between Bengal and Mumbai, the talking point at Eden Gardens was the wicket, reports Nilankur Das.
Published on Dec 02, 2006 03:38 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Bengal to miss Sourav in key clash against M'bai
Despite a winning start to their Ranji campaign, Bengal find themselves on the back-foot on the eve of their 2nd match, reports Nilankur Das.
Updated on Dec 01, 2006 01:22 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
I bring runs, experience to team: Ganguly
He played almost every domestic match and has grown stronger with every rejection, writes Nilankur Das.
Published on Dec 01, 2006 01:08 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Japan ready for Korean test
It will not exactly be a clash of titans when Japan take on North Korea in the final of the AFC Youth Championships, reports Nilankur Das.
Published on Nov 12, 2006 12:57 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Australians feast on Thai, China edge UAE
Australia keep alive their dream of making it to the last four stage of the AFC Youth Championships when they beat Thailand 3-1, reports Nilankur Das.
Published on Nov 02, 2006 02:26 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
India take on Jordan with hope and guile
India's spirited performance against Kyrgyzstan on Sunday has raised hopes of a better Tuesday, writes Nilankur Das.
Published on Oct 31, 2006 01:11 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Inability to convert chances costs them a win
The Indian U-20 team let go their best chance of getting three points in their opening match of the AFC Youth Championships.
Published on Oct 30, 2006 03:27 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Hard work, the Korean mantra
Hiddink, the Dutch coach, gave the Koreans their best result in WC '02 while Park gave the young players dreams, writes Nilankur Das.
Published on Oct 27, 2006 10:32 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Country & club, all in a day?s work!
It is surprising that Bhutia, who once refused to play because he thought the ground wasn?t right, agreed to being involved in back-to-back matches.
Published on Aug 19, 2006 02:03 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das/Rajeeb Mukherjee, Kolkata
Sourav issue is passe: Sehwag
Someone lobbed Sourav as a question. And Viru surprised all.
Published on Apr 15, 2006 11:39 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Jamshedpur
Seventh best not good enough for Roy
Anju Bobby George has jumped to fourth place in the latest IAAF world rankings list despite a poor showing at the Commonwealth Games.
Updated on Apr 02, 2006 06:33 PM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Kolkata
Merciless Bengal punish Orissa
Despite star batsman Sourav Ganguly's failure, Bengal crushed Orissa by 154 runs to emerge champions.
Published on Feb 20, 2006 01:03 AM IST
None | Nilankur Das, Dhanbad