Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
The rise and sudden fall
A poor performance by the Indian lower-order undid some of Rahul Dravid's great work on another gripping day of cricket in the four-match series. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Broad hattrick & collapse | Dravid joins Sunny in record books
Updated on Jul 31, 2011 01:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
India 24/1 in reply to England's 221 at stumps
India were 24 for one in their first innings in reply to England's 221 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jul 30, 2011 02:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Trent Bridge
India looking to Bridge the gap as 2nd Test vs England begins today
A Test down in the series, India will have to bounce back to prevent England from taking unassailable lead, reports Sanjjeev K Samyal. Five things India must get right | Edgy Bhajji
Updated on Jul 29, 2011 09:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
It could soon be over for India
A Test down & struck by injuries, visitors have a tough task to stop England from opening up an unassailable lead. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. First Test blues
Updated on Jul 27, 2011 02:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
England defeat India at Lord's, take 1-0 lead in series
India lose first Test by 196 runs as batsmen cave in against James Anderson and Stuart Broad's inspiring spells. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Cause for concern| How India lost the plot
Updated on Jul 26, 2011 09:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Lord's
Prior warning for India
India were left to fight England with eight fit men in the opening Test at Lord's. Set a target of 458, the visitors played out 30 overs on Sunday and the final day awaits them. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jul 25, 2011 01:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Caught napping in Broad daylight
With a fine exhibition of swing bowling, Stuart Broad wrecked India on the third day of the first Test at Lord's. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Wall stands tall but India crumble
Updated on Jul 24, 2011 02:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Pietersen lords over Zaheer-less India
How have things changed for Praveen Kumar! A month ago, he had the label of a one-day specialist against his name. On Friday, he is seen as a bowler who has revived the art of old style of swing bowling in Test cricket. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jul 23, 2011 02:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Royal duel for supremacy
Of all the contests they have fought recently, India are certainly more wary of this one. Despite their best effort to mask it, there was no denying Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men were feeling the nerves ahead of their battle against the England lions in their den. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. The Goliaths’ tea party | Match reckoner
Updated on Jul 21, 2011 01:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Fletcher fear for hosts
With so little to choose between England and India, it will be that something extra which will make the difference in the outcome of the four-match Test series.
Updated on Jul 19, 2011 11:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Staying positive will be the key for India against England
As India prepare for the first Test against England, the experts in London are observing with interest how Fletcher's new team reacts to a similar situation. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Jul 19, 2011 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
One-man army rescues India
He is still at that stage of his Test career where he has to prove himself at every step. Suresh Raina is still tons of runs away from cementing his place in the Indian side. But, importantly, the Uttar Pradesh batsman is showing the ambition and hunger that is needed to be successful at the highest level. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Jul 18, 2011 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Taunton
Australia's scourge VVS has unfinished business in England
India are ranked No 1, won the last series played in England, and their batsmen have plundered attacks all over the world, but VVS Laxman is under no false impression about how much hard work it is going to be to get runs in England. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.VVS' best innings vs England
Updated on Jul 17, 2011 02:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Taunton
Bhajji is a great, I'm starting out
Ashwin is happy to wait in the wings, professional rivalry doesn't prick him. All he wants is to be ready when the opportunity comes. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Ashwin on IPL, Bhajji
Updated on Apr 23, 2011 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Captain’s Corner: Know your Dhoni
He led the team to the World Cup win last month; he led his IPL team to victory last year; he is the most successful captain in Indian cricket; and his first love was soccer. Know your Dhoni.
Updated on Apr 23, 2011 06:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan and Sanjjeev K Samyal, New Delhi
Field of dreams at Wankhede
It was the same team which had been embarrassed by almost everyone for its fielding during the tournament. They faced the ignominy against even the minnows of the World Cup. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Apr 03, 2011 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Captain Courageous!
Coming into the game, he was the only batsman from his team who was under pressure. By his standards, Mahendra Singh Dhoni had had a poor World Cup with the bat. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Apr 03, 2011 02:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India-Oz show sold out
For the Motera villagers living in the vicinity of the Sardar Patel Stadium it was a big day for business. All roads in Ahmedabad led to the cricket ground for the big ticket clash between India and Australia.
Updated on Mar 25, 2011 12:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal
Angry captains hit out at pitch
In the end it turned out to be a great game of cricket. However, the entertainment factor cannot mask the fact that the quality of the wicket rolled out for such a high-profile World Cup clash left a lot to be desired.
Updated on Mar 07, 2011 12:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
Playing at home has its own merits and demerits
John Wright is going through mixed emotions. The New Zealander was a decent international cricketer, but found fame as the coach of India when he guided them to the 2003 World Cup final in South Africa. Having taken over as coach of his national team, the amiable Kiwi makes an emotional return to the sub-continent for the World Cup. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Feb 05, 2011 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal
Give Yusuf a free hand
He was the hero of India's semifinal and final victories in the 1983 World Cup. The nation looks back at Mohinder Amarnath's deeds with the same admiration 27 years later. Sanjjeev K Samyal & N Ananthanaraynan reports.
Updated on Feb 01, 2011 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal & N Ananthanaraynan, Mumbai
'Give Yusuf the freedom even if he fails'
Amarnath believes India's latest impact player, Yusuf Pathan, needs to be handled carefully and given all support to get the best out of the explosive lower order batsman and off spinner at the World Cup.
Updated on Jan 30, 2011 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal and N Ananthanaraynan, Mumbai
Fitting, but rather late
VVS Laxman is among the rare breed of gentlemen sportsmen who never complain. When the PadmaShri award was bestowed upon him on Tuesday his only reaction was a beaming smile while thanking everyone concerned, but his family and friends rightly believe the stylish batsman deserved the honour long time ago.
Updated on Jan 26, 2011 12:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K. Samyal, Mumbai
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