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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

Surya: From Mumbai problem child to India T20 leader

Mumbai spinner Shams Mulani draws inspiration from Suryakumar Yadav's late but successful national team debut after years of hard work and dedication.

India's new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 08:07 PM IST

BySanjjeev K SamyalSanjjeev K Samyal

Abhishek, Washington: India count all-round gains from Zimbabwe

In a new era for India in shortest format, Abhishek’s bowling helps him make a case for a top-order batting spot

Cricket

Published on Jul 15, 2024 09:55 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Gavaskar, three ducks and a necktie: The legend’s lesser-known memorabilia

Details of memorabilia came to light at Gavaskar’s 75th birthday, organised by cricket umpire Marcus Couto and cricket lovers

Umpire Marcus Couto with Sunil Gavaskar’s tie. (HT Photo)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:16 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal Sanjjeev K Samyal

‘I am what I am because of cricket’: Sunil Gavaskar on 75th birthday

Gavaskar turns 75 today, still inspiring new cricketers and staying relevant through commentary. A legend's take on milestones, T20 cricket, and philanthropy.

Sunil Gavaskar in action during third day of the 5th Test match against West Indies, in Kolkata on December 12, 1983. (Getty Images)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 09:17 AM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Sanjjeev K Samyal

Sunil Gavaskar at 75: The OG Little Master who knew no fear

Throughout his legendary career, Sunil Gavaskar showed pluck and plenty of steel, bringing a sense of belief to Indian cricket

Cricket

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 09:13 AM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Sanjjeev K Samyal

Mumbai makes it a day to remember

If you ever wanted to truly understand what makes Indian cricket tick, you just had to be there on a wet, humid evening at the Wankhede

Players of the T20 World Cup-winning team acknowledge fans during their open bus victory parade, in Mumbai, on Thursday. (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 04, 2024 11:38 PM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Hardik, Axar and the all-rounders’ stamp in India’s World Cup triumph

1983. 2007. 2011. 2024 – each success was built on players who delivered with bat and ball under pressure

Cricket

Published on Jul 03, 2024 08:08 PM IST

BySanjjeev K SamyalSanjjeev K Samyal

How Hardik Pandya found his groove again

After a tough IPL, Hardik Pandya took a break in London to heal mentally. His stellar performance in the T20 World Cup proved his resilience and talent.

Hardik Pandya waves the Indian tricolour after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:12 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal Sanjjeev K Samyal

Mission World Cup accomplished, Rohit joins Kohli in T20I retirement

Rohit Sharma led India to their first men's T20 World Cup win, showcasing composure and emotion in a thrilling final victory against South Africa.

India's Virat Kohli (L) and captain Rohit Sharma pose with the trophy after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 30, 2024 04:33 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

A T20 star who excelled in Test cricket, David Warner exits the international stage

David Warner's hopes of a fairy-tale T20 World Cup farewell dashed. Retires as Australia's top T20 scorer. Glowing tributes despite controversies.

Australia's David Warner walks back after getting dismissed in his last T20 innings, against India on Monday. (AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 10:44 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Afghanistan stun Australia to throw Group 1 wide open

Gulbadin Naib's stellar bowling effort inspired Afghanistan to their first-ever win over Australia

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib is carried from the field as he celebrates with teammates after defeating Australia.(AP)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 23, 2024 12:22 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

SA hope Quinton de Kock continues to soar

The left-hander had a tough start to the tournament but he is now starting to come into his own

Cricket

Published on Jun 20, 2024 08:26 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

T20 World Cup: Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada help tame fighting USA in Super 8

The opener’s 74 and the fast bowler’s three strikes help the Proteas beat the impressive USA by 18 runs in Super 8 Group 2

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram, left, and Quinton de Kock celebrate the partnership of 100 runs(PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 12:22 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

T20 World Cup: USA show leads impact of Associate Nations in tournament

While the co-hosts made it to the Super Eights, Scotland, Nepal and Netherlands too had their moments in the first round

Cricket

Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:10 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

T20 World Cup: Teams braced for spin battles in the Super Eights

With the Caribbean wickets expected to play slow, spinners are expected to call the shots more often

Cricket

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:14 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

T20 World Cup: Timid Pakistan look into a hazy T20I future

Tame batting, pace bowling and comical fielding all leaves them with plenty to sort out after a first-round exit

Pakistan's Imad Wasim, third right, celebrates with teammates after the run-out of Canada's Nicholas Kirton during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup(AP)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:27 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

T20 World Cup: Mumbai’s Harmeet Singh living his cricket dream in the USA

The spinner talks about ex-teammates Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and more ahead of the T20 World Cup tie at New York

Cricket

Published on Jun 11, 2024 09:03 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Saurabh Netravalkar: A coder and cricketer living the American dream

The left-arm pacer, who is also a software engineer at Oracle, bowled United States to a shock Super Over victory against Pakistan.

USA's Saurabh Netravalkar (R) celebrates after the dismissal of Pakistan's Iftikhar Ahmed(AFP)

Cricket

Published on Jun 07, 2024 09:47 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Marsh, Cummins and the rapport between two leaders

Cummins has led Australia to world titles in ODI and Test cricket. He did well in the IPL too but he's happy to take a back seat here

Mitchell Marsh of Australia speaks during a press conference ahead of the start of the ICC Men's T20 CWC at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados(AFP)

Cricket

Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:49 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit Sharma chases a final shot at Cup glory

He can make amends for the 2022 World T20 semi-final ouster and the 2023 ODI World Cup’s final heartbreak

Rohit Sharma during the India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:27 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Will fatigue be a big factor at the T20 World Cup?

The players, who reported for the IPL ahead of the start on March 22, will now be on the road right up to the end of June in the World Cup.

Cricket

Published on May 28, 2024 10:49 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

No trophy, no cry: The 2024 season will fill RCB fans with hope

A poor start and a good finish have given the Bengaluru team their template for success

The player who will be hurting the most will be Virat Kohli.(AFP)

Cricket

Published on May 23, 2024 08:12 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

IPL: Rajasthan Royals bowling trio set up win over RCB for spot in Qualifier 2

Boult’s spell first up followed by that of Ashwin and Chahal checked RCB’s innings before Jaiswal and Parag led the chase in Qualifier 1.

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal, left, celebrates with teammate Ravichandran Ashwin after the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli(AP)

Cricket

Published on May 23, 2024 12:13 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

KKR find many leaders in the march to IPL 2024 final

Skipper Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy all have clicked for the twice former champs

Kolkata Knight Riders' players celebrate after taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rahul Tripathi (not pictured) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 first qualifier (AFP)

Cricket

Published on May 22, 2024 05:52 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

IPL 2024: Starc’s rich spell floors Sunrisers, land KKR direct final berth

The Aussie fast bowler’s 3/34 dents SRH innings before unbeaten fifties by Venkatesh and Shreyas steer Kolkata home

Kolkata Knight Riders' Mitchell Starc and teammates celebrate a wicket during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 1 match of the Indian Premier League 2024, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. (ANI)

Cricket

Updated on May 22, 2024 04:53 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad

IPL 2024 Eliminator: Red-hot RCB a worry for stuttering Rajasthan Royals

The form of the Virat Kohli-inspired side looks a tough obstacle for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator.

Yuzvendra Chahal vs Virat Kohli promises to be a fascinating contest(AFP)

Cricket

Published on May 21, 2024 07:21 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Qualifier 1: Sunrisers and KKR, who ignited batting in IPL 2024, meet again

The top two teams in the league table began the trend of 200-plus totals being the new normal in the league this season.

Shreyas Iyer's Kolkata Knight Riders will clash against Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in the qualifier 1 of IPL 2024.
(IPL)

Cricket

Published on May 20, 2024 09:09 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

RCB beat CSK for sixth win in a row, qualify for playoffs

The 27-run win victory gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru a slot in the playoffs while it eliminated the defending champions

Cricket

Updated on May 19, 2024 04:55 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

RCB, CSK clash in a battle for the last playoffs spot

RCB lost their first game against CSK this season but given that they have registered five wins in a row, they will fancy their chances on their home ground

Virat Kohli (R) bats with MS Dhoni behind the wickets during CSK vs RCB match earlier this season(IPL)

Cricket

Published on May 17, 2024 09:19 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

'For India, Jasprit Bumrah is best with the new ball'

T20 is a challenging format and to do well at the World Cup, the bowlers will have to be at their best

Paras Mhambrey has labelled Japrit Bumrah as a

Cricket

Published on May 17, 2024 08:25 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

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

Mumbai spinner Shams Mulani draws inspiration from Suryakumar Yadav's late but successful national team debut after years of hard work and dedication.

In a new era for India in shortest format, Abhishek’s bowling helps him make a case for a top-order batting spot

Details of memorabilia came to light at Gavaskar’s 75th birthday, organised by cricket umpire Marcus Couto and cricket lovers

Gavaskar turns 75 today, still inspiring new cricketers and staying relevant through commentary. A legend's take on milestones, T20 cricket, and philanthropy.

Throughout his legendary career, Sunil Gavaskar showed pluck and plenty of steel, bringing a sense of belief to Indian cricket

If you ever wanted to truly understand what makes Indian cricket tick, you just had to be there on a wet, humid evening at the Wankhede

1983. 2007. 2011. 2024 – each success was built on players who delivered with bat and ball under pressure

After a tough IPL, Hardik Pandya took a break in London to heal mentally. His stellar performance in the T20 World Cup proved his resilience and talent.

Rohit Sharma led India to their first men's T20 World Cup win, showcasing composure and emotion in a thrilling final victory against South Africa.

David Warner's hopes of a fairy-tale T20 World Cup farewell dashed. Retires as Australia's top T20 scorer. Glowing tributes despite controversies.

Gulbadin Naib's stellar bowling effort inspired Afghanistan to their first-ever win over Australia

The left-hander had a tough start to the tournament but he is now starting to come into his own

The opener’s 74 and the fast bowler’s three strikes help the Proteas beat the impressive USA by 18 runs in Super 8 Group 2

While the co-hosts made it to the Super Eights, Scotland, Nepal and Netherlands too had their moments in the first round

With the Caribbean wickets expected to play slow, spinners are expected to call the shots more often

Tame batting, pace bowling and comical fielding all leaves them with plenty to sort out after a first-round exit

The spinner talks about ex-teammates Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and more ahead of the T20 World Cup tie at New York

The left-arm pacer, who is also a software engineer at Oracle, bowled United States to a shock Super Over victory against Pakistan.

Cummins has led Australia to world titles in ODI and Test cricket. He did well in the IPL too but he's happy to take a back seat here

He can make amends for the 2022 World T20 semi-final ouster and the 2023 ODI World Cup’s final heartbreak

The players, who reported for the IPL ahead of the start on March 22, will now be on the road right up to the end of June in the World Cup.

A poor start and a good finish have given the Bengaluru team their template for success

Boult’s spell first up followed by that of Ashwin and Chahal checked RCB’s innings before Jaiswal and Parag led the chase in Qualifier 1.

Skipper Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy all have clicked for the twice former champs

The Aussie fast bowler’s 3/34 dents SRH innings before unbeaten fifties by Venkatesh and Shreyas steer Kolkata home

The form of the Virat Kohli-inspired side looks a tough obstacle for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator.

The top two teams in the league table began the trend of 200-plus totals being the new normal in the league this season.

The 27-run win victory gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru a slot in the playoffs while it eliminated the defending champions

RCB lost their first game against CSK this season but given that they have registered five wins in a row, they will fancy their chances on their home ground

T20 is a challenging format and to do well at the World Cup, the bowlers will have to be at their best

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