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Sanjjeev K Samyal

Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.

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IPL 2023: For RR, Sanju Samson leads the way

An impressive facet of Samson's journey with RR is that captaincy has not bogged him down

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Published on Apr 17, 2023 05:25 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Leg spinners in fashion at the IPL

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan apart, a number of teams are reaping the benefits of the wicket-taking abilities of their breed in this year’s T20 league.

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Published on Apr 12, 2023 08:11 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

I will never give up: Ajinkya Rahane

The seasoned batter grabbed a late selection in the CSK playing eleven by hammering a match-winning 27-ball 61against Mumbai Indians at his home ground

Chennai Super Kings Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the match against Mumbai Indians(IndianPremierLeague/Twitter)

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Published on Apr 09, 2023 12:51 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Former India opener Sudhir Naik passes away

Naik also excelled as a coach, administrator, selector and curator.

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 10:17 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis make light work of MI’s 172-run target

RCB openers stitch together a partnership of 148 runs in 14.5 overs to help their team win by 8 wickets with 22 balls to spare.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli during the IPL 2023 match(PTI)

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Published on Apr 03, 2023 12:26 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Salim Durani, one of Indian cricket's early stars, passes away at 88

Born in Kabul in Afghanistan in 1934, the flamboyant all-rounder played 29 Tests for India in a career spanning from 1960 to 1973.

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Updated on Apr 02, 2023 06:39 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

After a free fall, SKY anxious to soar again

The MI man who gives bowlers the shivers is himself coming off an ODI low against Australia as he goes up against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

Suryakumar Yadav with Kieron Pollard(MI)

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Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:09 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

We have told the players to look after their bodies during IPL: Rohit Sharma

With the World Test Championship final scheduled soon after the IPL ends, there is an extra emphasis on getting the workload management right

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Published on Mar 29, 2023 09:08 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

MI await Jofra Archer’s long-awaited IPL return

The England fast bowler didn’t play IPL last year while recovering from injury, but will be vital in the absence of the injured Jasprit Bumrah.

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Published on Mar 29, 2023 09:03 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Australia bank on allrounder to tilt the balance

The visitors have a plethora of pace allrounders in their squad but will that help them beat India?

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Published on Mar 16, 2023 09:35 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

The dream team

With Ashwin and Jadeja in their element, India are almost impossible to beat at home

R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, when operating together in India, makes life as difficult for batters as some of the great bowling pairs have done in the past(PTI)

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Published on Mar 14, 2023 08:21 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

IND vs AUS: Four on the trot

The Ahmedabad Test ended in a dull draw even as India beat Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Indian players pose with the Border-Gavaskar trophy after winning the series 2-1(AFP)

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Published on Mar 13, 2023 09:36 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

I batted the way I wanted, says Axar Patel

He had planned how to tackle spin on turning tracks against Australia, but was pleased after coming good on a slow Ahmedabad pitch with Virat Kohli.

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Published on Mar 12, 2023 11:00 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Kohli century ends an agonising three-year wait

His 28th Test ton, an uncharacteristically watchful effort, was his first since November, 2019. It has given India the chance to put Australia under pressure on the final day of the Ahmedabad Test

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Published on Mar 12, 2023 09:34 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Lyon hoping Australia can repeat the 2022 heroics in Pakistan

India are 2-1 up in the series and the pitch is playing well after three days in the final Test, but the off-spinner believes things can change dramatically late and ensure a result

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Published on Mar 11, 2023 11:12 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Shubman Gill taps into power of mind for a classy ton

The opener’s 128 steers India to 289/3 in reply to Australia’s 480 at stumps on Day 3 of the Ahmedabad Test against Australia. Virat Kohli (59*) scored his first Test fifty for 14 months

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Updated on Mar 11, 2023 09:37 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

I felt completely happy in my own cocoon: Ashwin

The off-spinner's 6-91 kept India in the game after the Khawaja-Green stand had pushed them into a corner

R Ashwin bowls during Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad(PTI)

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Published on Mar 10, 2023 10:04 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Australia get the rub of Green

The big allrounder missed the first two Tests but his return to fitness has helped the visitors find the right balance

Cameron Green celebrates his century during Day 2 of the 4th Test between Australia and India at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad(ANI)

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Published on Mar 10, 2023 09:08 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Pressure on Axar the bowler to come good

The spinner was India's go-to bowler the last time he played in Ahmedabad but has struggled to pick up wickets in this series.

India's Axar Patel bowls during the Day 1 of the 4th Test Match against Australia, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad
(ANI)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2023 10:39 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

With measured grace, Khawaja shines bright

The left-hander spent his first two tours of India carrying drinks but is now showing Australia the way.

Australia's Usman Khawaja, right, jumps into the air while celebrating his century (AP)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2023 09:23 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Stand-in skipper Smith steps up to make amends

It is no coincidence that Nathan Lyon came into his own in the third Test as Steve Smith stepped in to captain filling in for Pat Cummins.

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Published on Mar 08, 2023 10:29 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Stage set for a fascinating finale

On a more even pitch in Ahmedabad, the final Test promises a fierce battle between India, coming off a rare home defeat, and rejuvenated Australia.

India's head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma after the 3rd Test match against Australia(ANI)

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Published on Mar 08, 2023 10:08 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Rahul Dravid blames turning tracks on rush to reach WTC final

India's coach says teams are desperate to win at home because it fetches 12 points while a draw means only 4 points in the race to the World Test Championship final

Nagpur and Delhi were rated ‘average’ by the ICC Match Referee and Indore was adjudged ‘poor’(Siddharaj Solanki)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2023 11:07 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Ravindra Jadeja: Driven by unshakeable belief

Jadeja trusts himself to shine when the team needs him to and that is a huge part of his success story.

India's Ravindra Jadeja displays the ball after taking seven wickets as he walks back pavilion at the end of Australian second inning (AP)

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Published on Mar 07, 2023 09:39 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

How Lyon put India on the back foot

The off-spinner's match-winning display at Indore means the hosts no longer hold all the aces.

Australian bowler Nathan Lyon shows the ball after scalping 8 wickets during the 2nd day of the 3rd Test (PTI)

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Published on Mar 06, 2023 09:51 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

Smriti Mandhana hopes WPL does for women’s cricket what IPL did for men

“Women’s cricket is at the stage where people can connect more with us because we are still growing; we want to grow to a level where everyone knows us,” says RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana ahead of their first WPL game.

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Published on Mar 04, 2023 09:56 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

IPL 2023: Abdul Samad hopes to find finishing form again

The gifted stroke maker was let down by his shot selection last season but hopes to make amends this time around

Abdul Samad has done a good amount of work on this aspect of his game.

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Published on Feb 27, 2023 05:55 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Brad Hogg on why Ashwin, Jadeja have Australia in a spin

The key to the series was always going be how Smith and Labuschagne, Australia’s two most accomplished batters, would counter the spin threat.

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin during the 2nd Test.(PTI)

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Published on Feb 24, 2023 09:24 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Cheteshwar Pujara interview: 'Your reaction to setbacks defines you as a person'

As Pujara gets set to play the 100th Test of his career, he speaks about the journey and what he has learned along the way

Cheteshwar Pujara reacts during Day 1 of Nagpur Test(PTI)

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Published on Feb 14, 2023 08:30 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Indian women’s cricket steps out of the crease

Regionally, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and Baroda Cricket Association have a good set-up for women’s cricket. But, if you happen to be a young girl aspiring to make a mark in cricket, Mumbai is the place to be. Two tournaments have already been conducted in the city this season and a couple of others are to follow

Mumbai, India - February 02, 2023: Girls practising cricket at Wings Sports Centre, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (West), in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 02, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 12, 2023 12:29 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

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Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.

An impressive facet of Samson's journey with RR is that captaincy has not bogged him down

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan apart, a number of teams are reaping the benefits of the wicket-taking abilities of their breed in this year’s T20 league.

The seasoned batter grabbed a late selection in the CSK playing eleven by hammering a match-winning 27-ball 61against Mumbai Indians at his home ground

Naik also excelled as a coach, administrator, selector and curator.

RCB openers stitch together a partnership of 148 runs in 14.5 overs to help their team win by 8 wickets with 22 balls to spare.

Born in Kabul in Afghanistan in 1934, the flamboyant all-rounder played 29 Tests for India in a career spanning from 1960 to 1973.

The MI man who gives bowlers the shivers is himself coming off an ODI low against Australia as he goes up against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

With the World Test Championship final scheduled soon after the IPL ends, there is an extra emphasis on getting the workload management right

The England fast bowler didn’t play IPL last year while recovering from injury, but will be vital in the absence of the injured Jasprit Bumrah.

The visitors have a plethora of pace allrounders in their squad but will that help them beat India?

With Ashwin and Jadeja in their element, India are almost impossible to beat at home

The Ahmedabad Test ended in a dull draw even as India beat Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

He had planned how to tackle spin on turning tracks against Australia, but was pleased after coming good on a slow Ahmedabad pitch with Virat Kohli.

His 28th Test ton, an uncharacteristically watchful effort, was his first since November, 2019. It has given India the chance to put Australia under pressure on the final day of the Ahmedabad Test

India are 2-1 up in the series and the pitch is playing well after three days in the final Test, but the off-spinner believes things can change dramatically late and ensure a result

The opener’s 128 steers India to 289/3 in reply to Australia’s 480 at stumps on Day 3 of the Ahmedabad Test against Australia. Virat Kohli (59*) scored his first Test fifty for 14 months

The off-spinner's 6-91 kept India in the game after the Khawaja-Green stand had pushed them into a corner

The big allrounder missed the first two Tests but his return to fitness has helped the visitors find the right balance

The spinner was India's go-to bowler the last time he played in Ahmedabad but has struggled to pick up wickets in this series.

The left-hander spent his first two tours of India carrying drinks but is now showing Australia the way.

It is no coincidence that Nathan Lyon came into his own in the third Test as Steve Smith stepped in to captain filling in for Pat Cummins.

On a more even pitch in Ahmedabad, the final Test promises a fierce battle between India, coming off a rare home defeat, and rejuvenated Australia.

India's coach says teams are desperate to win at home because it fetches 12 points while a draw means only 4 points in the race to the World Test Championship final

Jadeja trusts himself to shine when the team needs him to and that is a huge part of his success story.

The off-spinner's match-winning display at Indore means the hosts no longer hold all the aces.

“Women’s cricket is at the stage where people can connect more with us because we are still growing; we want to grow to a level where everyone knows us,” says RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana ahead of their first WPL game.

The gifted stroke maker was let down by his shot selection last season but hopes to make amends this time around

The key to the series was always going be how Smith and Labuschagne, Australia’s two most accomplished batters, would counter the spin threat.

As Pujara gets set to play the 100th Test of his career, he speaks about the journey and what he has learned along the way

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