From badminton to cricket, Sandip Sikdar writes on many sporting disciplines. He has the experience of working in digital, news agency as well as print organisations. Motorsport remains his first love.
Articles by Sandip Sikdar
Shuttler Sankar charting his own course
Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian has had a strong start in 2025, reaching quarter-finals and achieving a career-best ranking of 56, aiming for top 32.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 07:44 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar
Alesi betting on Verstappen to clinch 2025 crown
McLaren are quick but, in the eyes of Alesi, Max is the man who makes the difference
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 06:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Magical Verstappen, the benchmark for the rest
Every now and then the greats deliver drives that separate them from the rest and Suzuka is where it happened for the Dutchman
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 11:14 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
When will the Leclerc-Ferrari combine click?
The Monegasque has already had six seasons at Ferrari with 2025 being his seventh
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 08:29 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Can Tsunoda succeed where his predecessors failed?
Never before has any Japanese driver raced in a car that won the drivers’ world championship the previous year
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 08:42 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
The new gen strikers have the urge to learn, says Vandana Katariya
Vandana Katariya, India's veteran hockey player, retires to support team youth ahead of 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, reflecting on her journey
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 09:44 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Vroom of her own: Wknd interviews 10-year-old go-karting champion Atiqa Mir
She has just been signed by the Formula 1 Academy. ‘The straight road is boring,’ says Mir. What about the risks? ‘I feel a thrill but no fear,’ she says.
Updated on Mar 14, 2025 04:21 PM IST
Sen ousts defending champ to reach All England quarters
The world No.2 tried fighting back in the second game but as Sen was equal to the task, Christie continued to struggle and lost the contest in just 36 minutes
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 11:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Norris in McLaren favourite for 2025 F1 crown: Villeneuve
Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve says Lando Norris was the only driver in the field last season who could step up to Max Verstappen
Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:52 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Difficult for Hamilton to win 8th title but not impossible: Hakkinen
The most successful driver in history joining hands with the sport’s most legendary brand was great optics but will success follow
Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:36 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Drag-flicker Lakra makes a mark, guided by stalwart Peillat
The German drag-flick maestro is all praise for his Hyderabad Toofans teammate in the Hockey India League
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 10:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Davis Cup: India blank Togo 4-0, in World Group I
Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli won the doubles on Sunday before the hosts won the playoff 4-0 in New Delhi
Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar put India 2-0 up v Togo
India leads 2-0 against Togo in the Davis Cup 2025 playoff, with Mukund and Ramkumar winning their singles matches, aiming to seal the tie on Day 2
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Davis Cup: Depleted India start favourites against Togo
The hosts will be missing their top players but they should have enough firepower to emerge victorious
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 08:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Redemption in Ranchi for Schopman
The 47-year-old didn’t have a great stint as India coach but she finally found success with Odisha Warriors
Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:39 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya needs to find a way to get over the line: Vimal Kumar
Lakshya Sen struggles post-Olympics, facing early exits in tournaments. His coach emphasises mental resilience and physical improvement for success
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 08:06 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
BAI bars 15 players for age fraud in last 18 months
The Badminton Association of India has banned 15 junior players for age-fudging, implementing a Voluntary Age Rectification Scheme to address the issue.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 10:27 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India Open: Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young reign supreme
It was the Dane’s third title while it was a second win for South Korea’s An at India’s premier badminton event
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 09:04 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Indian challenge ends as Satwik-Chirag lose
The former no.1 men’s pair loses to Malaysian third seeds Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei in straight games to crash out of semis
Published on Jan 18, 2025 10:21 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag last Indians standing after Sindhu, Kiran lose
Satwik and Chirag barely broke a sweat in ousting the South Korean combination of Jin Yong and Kang Min Hyuk to advance to the men’s doubles semi-finals
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:52 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Doubles coach Arun Vishnu ends national role
India doubles coach Arun Vishnu is leaving the national setup to start a badminton academy in Nagpur with his wife, Arundhati Pantawane.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:20 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘Target is to win Worlds, All England, World Tour Finals, Olympics’
Tan Kim Her has reunited with Satwiksairaj and Chirag, the pair that he helped put together and this time he has loftier goals on his mind
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 07:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
There is a lot of hope in Indian badminton: Handoyo
The Indonesian is one of the most revered coaches on the circuit and he feels India’s younger players will make their mark
Published on Jan 16, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India Open: Ray of hope from late entrant Kiran
Kiran George, a surprise entrant, advances to the India Open quarter-finals. PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag also progress.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 10:20 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya, Prannoy, Priyanshu all fall together
The Indian trio were ousted in the men’s singles in the first round of the India Open badminton in Delhi
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 10:54 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Anup Sridhar appointed Singapore men’s singles head coach
The 41-year-old will be taking over from famous coach Mulyo Handoyo, who stepped down from the position in the middle of last year
Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:17 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Want PV Sindhu to be more aggressive: Coach Irwansyah
After guiding Christie and Ginting to major titles, the Indonesian now wants to help the Indian star get back to her best
Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:06 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag win, hail reunion with Malaysian coach
It was Tan Kim Her who paired them in his first stint in India; they hope the Malaysian can raise their level
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 10:04 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
New year and fresh resolve for PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu, after a recent title win, looks to regain form with a new coach and aims for success in upcoming tournaments like the India Open
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Irwansyah in charge of women shuttlers, BAI to hire separate men’s coach
Irwansyah Adi Pratama has been appointed coach for India's women's badminton team, including PV Sindhu, as BAI focuses on group training for improvement
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi