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
Badminton rewind 2017: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth scale new heights
Indian shuttlers were in smashing form in 2017, with Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu being the standout performers in the international badminton circuit
Updated on Dec 29, 2017 09:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20, Mumbai: IND win by 5 wickets, sweep series 3-0
India defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to clean sweep the T20 series 3-0 in the final game in Mumbai. Follow highlights of India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20 here.
Updated on Dec 24, 2017 10:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Vijender Singh beats Ernest Amuzu to retain WBO Oriental & Asia Pacific pro boxing titles, highlights
Vijender Singh earned his 10th consecutive victory in pro boxing by defeating Ghana’s Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur tonight. In the process, Vijender Singh retained both the WBO Oriental & Asia Pacific super middleweight pro boxing titles. Get highlights of Vijender Singh vs Ernest Amuzu here.
Updated on Dec 23, 2017 10:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Day 3 highlights: Ashwin strikes for IND, Chandimal strong for SL
Centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews showed that Sri Lanka have enough fight as they were 356/9 at stumps on Day 3 of the third Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Monday. R Ashwin helped India almost bowl out the visitors as the hosts still lead by 180 runs. Get highlights of India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Day 3 here.
Updated on Dec 04, 2017 04:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
My passion for motorbikes makes me push harder: MotoGP world champ Marc Marquez
With four MotoGP titles including this year, Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda is in elite company with just Giacomo Agostini, Valentino Rossi and Mick Doohan ahead of him
Updated on Nov 28, 2017 03:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Value Le Mans victory more than F1 seat or WEC title: Brendon Hartley
Brendon Hartley’s career has seen an incredible rise in the last one month after he signed with F1 team Toro Rosso before the United States Grand Prix. Following that he also went on to win the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship
Published on Nov 18, 2017 11:16 PM IST
Sakhir | Sandip Sikdar
MRF Challenge 2017: Julien Falchero, Rinus van Kalmthout win on Day 2 of Rd 1
Julien Falchero and Rinus van Kalmthout won a race each at the MRF Challenge 2017 in Sakhir
Published on Nov 18, 2017 04:43 PM IST
Sakhir | Sandip Sikdar
MRF Challenge 2017: Double delight for Felipe Drugovich in season opener
Felipe Drugovich pulled off a last lap manoeuvre on Manuel Maldonado, cousin of former Formula 1 racer Pastor Maldonado, to win the second MRF Challenge 2017 race of the day
Published on Nov 17, 2017 09:05 PM IST
Sakhir | Sandip Sikdar
Pavan Ravishankar sets the pace in MRF Challenge 2017 season opener
Pavan Ravishankar clocked two minutes and 1.638 seconds at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir to be the fastest driver on the opening day of the MRF Challenge 2017 season.
Published on Nov 16, 2017 07:01 PM IST
Sakhir (Bahrain) | Sandip Sikdar
Kerala eyes IPL matches after Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson praise stadium
After the third T20I between India and New Zealand, the drainage system at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram was praised by both Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson
Updated on Nov 09, 2017 09:29 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team promises much more with smart bowling
Captain Virat Kohli is proud of how bowlers have handled tough situations as the Indian cricket team prepares to host Sri Lanka
Updated on Nov 08, 2017 03:44 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo will help India dominate cricket: Dav Whatmore
Dav Whatmore, who led Sri Lanka to the 1996 World Cup triumph, believes that a good working relationship between Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri will help the Indian cricket team dominate the game for some years
Updated on Nov 08, 2017 10:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvanathapuram | Sandip Sikdar
Virat Kohli ’rescues’ MS Dhoni, asks ‘why are you targeting him?’
Virat Kohli has blasted critics who are targeting MS Dhoni, stating that the former Indian cricket team skipper did not get to bat much in the series against New Zealand and added that the 36-year-old understands his role in the current team.
Updated on Nov 08, 2017 07:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
Kane Williamson admits New Zealand not ‘good enough’ in deciding Twenty20 vs India
Kane Williamson admitted that New Zealand face a challenge in putting in a good performance in a deciding match of the series after they lost the third Twenty20 International in Thiruvananthapuram by six runs to lose the series 2-1 against Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team.
Updated on Nov 08, 2017 09:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
India beat New Zealand by 6 runs in 3rd T20, clinch historic series win vs Kiwis
India made 67 for five against New Zealand in the series deciding third T20 in Thiruvananthapuram, which was reduced to eight overs a side contest due to rain.
Updated on Nov 07, 2017 11:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
India vs New Zealand: Kiwis wary of unorthodox Jasprit Bumrah - Mitchell Santner
Jasprit Bumrah, with an excellent track record in the final overs, will be key for India in the deciding third T20 against New Zealand on Tuesday
Updated on Nov 06, 2017 08:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
India vs New Zealand: Indian camp dismisses calls for MS Dhoni’s T20 ouster
MS Dhoni came in for criticism after playing a relatively slow innings (49 – 37 b) laden with dot balls as India faced a stiff target in the second T20 against New Zealand in Rajkot.
Updated on Nov 06, 2017 07:24 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
India vs New Zealand: T20 decider set for ODI thriller repeat, rain permitting
Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield Stadium will become India’s 50th international cricket venue on Tuesday when the hosts play New Zealand in the deciding T20 tie.
Updated on Nov 06, 2017 06:41 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
India vs New Zealand: Heavy rain continues, third Twenty20 under threat
Heavy rain continued to pound Thiruvananthpuram, the venue for the third and deciding Twenty20 International between India and New Zealand, forcing both teams to stay indoors.
Updated on Nov 06, 2017 07:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
India, New Zealand set for high-scoring game in T20 decider at Thiruvananthapuram
The Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will become India’s 50th international cricket venue on Tuesday when India take on New Zealand in the deciding third and final T20 International.
Updated on Nov 05, 2017 06:25 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Sandip Sikdar
Puzzled Irfan Pathan unsure of his future in cricket
Irfan Pathan is puzzled by his omission from the Baroda playing XI in their opening two Ranji Trophy matches, leaving him unsure of his future in the sport
Published on Nov 02, 2017 11:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
India vs Malaysia, Asia Cup hockey final, highlights: IND beat MAS, clinch 3rd title
India defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the final of the Asia Cup hockey in Dhaka today. This is India’s third Asia Cup title after winning the continental event in 2003 and 2007 too. Get highlights of India vs Malaysia, Asia Cup hockey final, here.
Updated on Oct 22, 2017 08:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup hockey Super 4, highlights: IND thrash PAK 4-0, enter final
India thrashed Pakistan 4-0 in their final Super 4 match of Asia Cup hockey to enter the final in Dhaka. Get highlights of today’s India vs Pakistan Super 4 match here.
Updated on Oct 21, 2017 08:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
India vs Malaysia, Asia Cup hockey, highlights: IND light up Diwali, thrash MAS 6-2
India defeated Malaysia 6-2 in their Super 4 tie of Asia Cup hockey in Dhaka on Thursday. Get highlights of India vs Malaysia, Asia Cup hockey, here.
Updated on Oct 19, 2017 06:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
India face South Africa in ICC Women’s Championship opener for 2021 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched the Women’s Championship for the 2021 World Cup that will be held in New Zealand in February 2018 and India women’s cricket team will open their campaign against South Africa
Updated on Oct 09, 2017 05:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
India vs USA, FIFA U-17 World Cup, highlights: IND lose 0-3 to USA
Josh Sargent, Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton helped United States of America beat India 3-0 in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Group A opener at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today. Get highlights of India vs USA here.
Updated on Oct 06, 2017 10:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Sexual harassment allegations surface against Delhi Soccer Association
Charges of sexual exploitation and unaudited accounts have emerged against the Delhi Soccer Association
Updated on Sep 26, 2017 09:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Delhi Soccer Association: A league in shambles, no respect for legacy
Dearth of vision and enterprise on the part of Delhi Soccer Association has killed the city’s urge for excellence in football
Updated on Sep 25, 2017 08:58 PM IST
India vs Australia, 3rd ODI, highlights, Indore: IND beat AUS by 5 wickets, clinch series
Seventy plus scores from Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya helped India beat Australia by 5 wickets to clinch the series 3-0 with 2 more games yet to play. Chasing 294, the hosts reached the target with 13 balls to spare. Get highlights of India vs Australia 3rd ODI here.
Updated on Sep 24, 2017 09:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Defiant officials leave Delhi football in turmoil
The Delhi Soccer Association elections have been pending for almost two-and-a-half years
Updated on Sep 24, 2017 01:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar