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Sanjjeev K Samyal

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

Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal

Kerala cricket story: From the backwaters to Ranji Trophy final

Kerala have beaten the odds to seal their first final in India’s blue riband domestic tournament. They will face Vidarbha in Nagpur from Wednesday

Kerala players celebrate after beating Gujarat in the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy. (KCA)

Cricket

Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:52 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

CT: Jadeja, Axar and spin all-rounders giving India and others the edge

India can call upon three players who can make a difference with the bat or ball in the tournament starting on Wednesday

Spin-bowling allrounders Axar Patel (L) and Ravindra Jadeja, celebrating a wicket during the recent ODI series against England, will be key to India’s Champions Trophy campaign. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Feb 16, 2025 09:41 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

India bank on Arshdeep to translate T20I success into 50 overs format

Mumbai: With Jasprit Bumrah out of the Champions Trophy, Arshdeep Singh leads India's pace attack, aiming to translate T20 success into ODIs.

Arshdeep Singh during the third ODI against England earlier this week. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 05:54 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

A lot on Shami’s shoulders for CT: Mhambrey

MUMBAI: India's Champions Trophy hopes hinge on replacing injured star Jasprit Bumrah, with Mohammed Shami expected to lead the pace attack.

WIth Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on Mohammed Shami (AP)

Cricket

Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:22 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

England will struggle against Varun if they continue to attack, says Pietersen

The former England skipper says giving up the Bazball approach may help the batters in the ODI series against India

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:39 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Abhishek, spinners shine light on India’s free-spirited approach

Gambhir and Suryakumar want the team to push the envelope and the England series was a good step in that direction

India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the fifth and final T20I against England. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:42 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Tilak Varma, unstoppable and targetting the best bowlers

His taking on England fast bowler Jofra Archer was key to India’s win in Saturday’s second T20I in Chennai

Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 72 to lead the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I (REUTERS)

Cricket

Published on Jan 26, 2025 10:54 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Ranji Trophy struggles to align despite stars descending

Selectors asked India players to turn up for their state teams, but poor scheduling renders it pointless

After India’s series loss to Australia in the Test series, BCCI made it mandatory for the national stars to turn out for their state teams (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Jan 26, 2025 09:59 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Tilak Varma surmounts England’s speed test in Chennai

Visitors rattle India batters with pace before hosts win by two wickets in Chennai, taking a 2-0 series lead

Tilak Varma celebrates after hitting the winnings runs in the second T20I against England, in Chennai on Saturday. (AP)

Cricket

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 05:10 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Perfecting the pitch: A Wknd interview with cricket legend Mohinder Amarnath

He was known to be unflinching;helped India win the ’83 World Cup. A new memoir looks back. What does he revel in?What does he make of how the game has changed?

‘You have to play for a long time to become a role model. That is still true. The shorter formats are like pizza or vada pav. Quick; people come and go. Only when you stay in the game for a longer period do people adore you,’ Amarnath says. (Getty Images)

Art and Culture

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 03:43 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Caught Rahane, bowled Ashwin – a bond via the bat edge

Rahane, who took the most catches off Ashwin’s bowling in their 64 Tests together, speaks about a special bond

Cricket

Updated on Dec 19, 2024 05:08 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Shreyas Iyer, captain with the Midas touch in T20 cricket

The India batter led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, after leading KKR to the 2024 IPL title

Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer poses with the trophy after winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. (PTI)

Other Sports

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 05:32 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

SMAT final: Youngsters Shedge, Ankolekar seal it for Mumbai

Pair lash 51 runs off 19 balls to seal a five-wicket win with 13 balls left against Madhya Pradesh at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Mumbai’s skipper Shreyas Iyer (L) and Player-of-the-Match Suryansh Shedge pose after winning the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy beating Madhya Pradesh in the final at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Dec 15, 2024 10:42 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

SMAT final: Versatile MP take on star-studded Mumbai

Chandrakant Pandit, now guiding MP, bids to achieve a double over the side he has captained and coached

Madhya Pradesh beat Delhi in the semi-final on Friday. (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:38 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

IPL auction: India pace bowlers in the limelight on Day 2

In IPL auctions, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi fetched ₹1.1 crore, while fast bowlers drew significant bids, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar going for ₹10.75 crore.

India pacer Mukesh Kumar, here celebrating a wicket for India A against Australia at Melbourne this month, was bought by Delhi Capitals for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8 crore in the IPL auction at Jeddah on Monday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 12:06 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Onus on Bumrah & Co to match fire with fire in Australia

Pace will be the key in the BGT series and the Indian pacers must counter Australia’s formidable new ball attack

India players Virat Kohli (C), Rishabah Pant (L) and Jasprit Bumrah watch the internal practice match in Perth. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 17, 2024 08:46 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Cheer for Rohit, India ahead of Australia series

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh were blessed with a baby boy, raising hopes that the skipper can play the 1st Test against Australia.

Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh(Ritika Sajdeh/Instagram)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 16, 2024 02:21 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Jurel lifts India’s bleak batting mood ahead of Australia Tests

The ‘keeper’s fine fifties for India A at the MCG puts him in contention with many specialist batters struggling

Cricket

Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:07 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Proving ground: Tour of Australia will be a major test for India

India's cricket team departs for Australia, aiming to bounce back from a recent loss to New Zealand and prepare for the challenging Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Cricket

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:54 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Samson shows conditions don’t apply for the India T20 side

Samson’s attacking century on a bowler-friendly Durban pitch underlines the brand of game India want to play

Sanju Samson in action during the first T20I against South Africa. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 10:54 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Samson special takes India to easy win in first T20I

On a pitch where all other batters struggled, the opener smashed a 47-ball ton against the Proteas in Durban

Sanju Samson celebrates his ton in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on Friday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 07:32 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

India, South Africa lock horns in T20 World Cup rematch

Players from both sides will have an added incentive to be at their best during the four-match contest as it comes right ahead of the IPL mega auction

Cricket

Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:23 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

India face a morale decision ahead of Australia tour

The team management has to find a way to lift the spirits of a team that was just whitewashed at home

India's captain Rohit Sharma speaks to his teammates during the third Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 04, 2024 08:21 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

New Zealand ride on Ajaz Patel’s Mumbai homecoming

The left-arm spinner made a memorable return to the Wankhede Stadium, taking 11 wickets to seal a memorable Test series sweep in India

Cricket

Published on Nov 03, 2024 09:40 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

I have not been at my best from the start of the series: Rohit Sharma

His batting failures trying to attack from the word go played a part in the 0-3 Test series defeat by New Zealand

India captain Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on Sunday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 03, 2024 07:07 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

With priceless 90, Gill ticks another box in rising career

His mature knock and partnership with Rishabh Pant rescued India on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test against New Zealand

Shubman Gill in action on Day 2 of third Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Saturday. (AP)

Cricket

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 09:59 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

I never thought I would lose a Test series in India: Jadeja

The experienced all-rounder feels that the Indian team’s terrific run at home raised expectations which is why the defeat hurts more

Ravindra Jadeja picked a five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on Friday. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Nov 01, 2024 08:40 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

At home turf, onus on Yashasvi Jaiswal to rekindle knack of scoring big

The third India-New Zealand Test will be the dashing Mumbai opener’s first Test match at his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium

Yashasvi Jaiswal made a fine 77 in the second innings in Pune but could not carry on. (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 07:11 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

India v NZ: Ajaz returns to Wankhede, scene of his perfect 10

In 2021, the left-arm spinner became only the third bowler in Test history to take all 10 wickets in an innings

New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel is hopeful for a good show in Mumbai Test. (AFP)

Cricket

Published on Oct 30, 2024 09:27 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Hurting India seek composure, could pick Rana in Mumbai Test

Indian batters are under pressure to deliver and help win the final game to avoid a possible 3-0 rout by New Zealand

Harshit Rana had a fine IPL this season, striking crucial blows to claim 19 wickets in KKR’s triumph. (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Oct 29, 2024 09:43 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

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

Kerala have beaten the odds to seal their first final in India’s blue riband domestic tournament. They will face Vidarbha in Nagpur from Wednesday

India can call upon three players who can make a difference with the bat or ball in the tournament starting on Wednesday

Mumbai: With Jasprit Bumrah out of the Champions Trophy, Arshdeep Singh leads India's pace attack, aiming to translate T20 success into ODIs.

MUMBAI: India's Champions Trophy hopes hinge on replacing injured star Jasprit Bumrah, with Mohammed Shami expected to lead the pace attack.

The former England skipper says giving up the Bazball approach may help the batters in the ODI series against India

Gambhir and Suryakumar want the team to push the envelope and the England series was a good step in that direction

His taking on England fast bowler Jofra Archer was key to India’s win in Saturday’s second T20I in Chennai

Selectors asked India players to turn up for their state teams, but poor scheduling renders it pointless

Visitors rattle India batters with pace before hosts win by two wickets in Chennai, taking a 2-0 series lead

He was known to be unflinching;helped India win the ’83 World Cup. A new memoir looks back. What does he revel in?What does he make of how the game has changed?

Rahane, who took the most catches off Ashwin’s bowling in their 64 Tests together, speaks about a special bond

The India batter led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, after leading KKR to the 2024 IPL title

Pair lash 51 runs off 19 balls to seal a five-wicket win with 13 balls left against Madhya Pradesh at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Chandrakant Pandit, now guiding MP, bids to achieve a double over the side he has captained and coached

In IPL auctions, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi fetched ₹1.1 crore, while fast bowlers drew significant bids, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar going for ₹10.75 crore.

Pace will be the key in the BGT series and the Indian pacers must counter Australia’s formidable new ball attack

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh were blessed with a baby boy, raising hopes that the skipper can play the 1st Test against Australia.

The ‘keeper’s fine fifties for India A at the MCG puts him in contention with many specialist batters struggling

India's cricket team departs for Australia, aiming to bounce back from a recent loss to New Zealand and prepare for the challenging Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Samson’s attacking century on a bowler-friendly Durban pitch underlines the brand of game India want to play

On a pitch where all other batters struggled, the opener smashed a 47-ball ton against the Proteas in Durban

Players from both sides will have an added incentive to be at their best during the four-match contest as it comes right ahead of the IPL mega auction

The team management has to find a way to lift the spirits of a team that was just whitewashed at home

The left-arm spinner made a memorable return to the Wankhede Stadium, taking 11 wickets to seal a memorable Test series sweep in India

His batting failures trying to attack from the word go played a part in the 0-3 Test series defeat by New Zealand

His mature knock and partnership with Rishabh Pant rescued India on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test against New Zealand

The experienced all-rounder feels that the Indian team’s terrific run at home raised expectations which is why the defeat hurts more

The third India-New Zealand Test will be the dashing Mumbai opener’s first Test match at his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium

In 2021, the left-arm spinner became only the third bowler in Test history to take all 10 wickets in an innings

Indian batters are under pressure to deliver and help win the final game to avoid a possible 3-0 rout by New Zealand

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