Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
Ranji Trophy: Shardul leads Mumbai counter vs TN with maiden ton
His 104-ball 109 has put struggling Mumbai 207 runs ahead at 353/9, after TN skipper Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul.
Published on Mar 03, 2024 07:10 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pacers hunt in a pack, dismiss Tamil Nadu for 146
Deshpande and Thakur struck vital blows as TN were 146 all out; in reply, Mumbai were 45/2 at stumps on Day 1 of the Ranji semi-finals at the BKC ground
Published on Mar 02, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Tamil Nadu set for a heavyweight clash
Both teams have most of their best players back for the Ranji Trophy semi-final
Published on Mar 01, 2024 10:29 PM IST
The RR template that helped Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel reach next level
Good things are happening at the Royals' High Performance Center in Talegaon and the results are already showing
Published on Mar 01, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Mumbai reach Ranji Trophy semis on basis of first-innings lead over Baroda
Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande hit centuries in a rare effort as Mumbai edge out Baroda on first-innings lead and enter semis.
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:36 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Baroda skipper Solanki shows his fight against Mumbai
The domestic stalwart top-scored with 136, and with fellow centurion Shashwat Rawat let Mumbai take only a 36-run first innings lead on Day 3 of the quarters
Published on Feb 25, 2024 10:30 PM IST
Musheer Khan's double ton helps Mumbai to 384
The U-19 World Cup batter and younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan hit 203 to boost Mumbai on Day 2 in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Baroda
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Musheer Khan's gritty 128 helps Mumbai recover
The 41-times Ranji champs were tottering at 90/4 before the younger Khan showed what he is all about
Published on Feb 23, 2024 09:15 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Some tantalising match-ups in the KO rounds
Mumbai hasn’t put a foot wrong in the league stage but their first five-day game of the season could test them in a different way
Published on Feb 22, 2024 10:02 PM IST
Tushar Deshpande, Mumbai's tireless pacer with MS Dhoni's helping hand
His showing for India A, Mumbai -- in their run to the Ranji Trophy quarters -- and CSK keeps him on course for future India selection
Published on Feb 19, 2024 12:12 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India vs England: The father-son dream that came true in Rajkot
Naushad Khan was emotional on Thursday seeing his son, Sarfaraz, make his Test debut and score 62 against England
Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:30 PM IST
Rajkot pointers: India, England will need to be brave
The pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is usually good for batting and that will mean that the teams will have their work cut out
Published on Feb 09, 2024 10:55 PM IST
India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah and James Anderson have lit up Test series
The first Indian pacer to become the No.1 ICC Test bowler and his rivalry with England's all-time great is adding spice to a Test series that stands at 1-1.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 10:21 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Tom Hartley: The latest rookie to give India a headache
Son of Bill Hartley, who won 4 x 400m European Championship gold in 1974, the tall 24-year-old player from Lancashire hasn't found immediate success in cricket
Published on Jan 29, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Time for Shubman Gill to step up after timid show in Hyderabad
His struggle against left-arm spin continues after being dismissed by England debutant Tom Hartley in both innings in the Hyderabad Test
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 09:58 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Rahul Dravid says Indian batters didn't cash in when set
Jaiswal, Rahul and Jadeja were out in the 80s while Pope amassed 196 to turn the first Test around for England, who won by 28 runs in Hyderabad
Published on Jan 28, 2024 11:00 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
England debutant Hartley sends India spinning to defeat in Hyderabad Test
Pope's epic 196 sets up a tough fourth innings target and India fall to the left-arm spinner (7/62), losing by 28 runs chasing 231 in the Hyderabad Test
Published on Jan 28, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Bumrah produces a reverse swing masterclass
With India forced to fall back on pace on a turning track, the spearhead produced a sizzling spell post lunch on Day 3 of the first Test against England.
Published on Jan 27, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Ollie Pope sweeps to epic hundred, leads England fightback in 1st Test vs India
His unbeaten 148 sticking to the visitors' game plan of attacking India's spinners on Day 3 is likely to leave the hosts chasing a tricky target in the 1st Test
Published on Jan 27, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Rookie errors plague England's attack
Hartley and Ahmed failed to extract much purchase out of the spin-friendly surface and lacked the consistency to trouble the India batters
Published on Jan 27, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Sublime KL Rahul steps up, Ravindra Jadeja extends agony
Thanks to their efforts, India ended Day 2 of the Hyderabad Test against England with a healthy lead of 175 runs
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 08:37 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Ben Stokes' counterattack keeps England in 1st Test against Team India
Almost every time, England are in crisis, the skipper steps up.
Published on Jan 25, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
India's bowlers blunt England's Bazball instinct
The visitors made a quick start but were quickly brought back to the ground by the spinners.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 08:43 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
The Ashwin, Jadeja double act awaits England in Hyderabad
The spinners have dominated the opposition with the ball while their batting too can frustrate England in the five-Test series.
Published on Jan 24, 2024 09:12 PM IST
The Rohit template for young India batters, ultra-aggressive England
The India skipper dominated the England bowlers at home in 2021, which holds lessons for others looking to make a mark on turning tracks.
Published on Jan 24, 2024 08:47 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
IND vs ENG, 1st Test: McCullum prepares England for Bazball party
The Hyderabad wicket looks like it will assist spinners but count on the tourists to play their shots.
Published on Jan 23, 2024 10:38 PM IST
India grapple with transition question during the England series
With no Kohli for the first two Tests, focus is on a batting unit that is largely inexperienced in facing an international bowling attack on home turners
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 07:34 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
India begin U-19 World Cup defence with tough opener
Focus once again on the future as India face Bangladesh in Bloemfontein
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 10:30 PM IST
U-19 World Cup: Musheer Khan looks to emulate brother Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz led the batting for 2016 runners-up India; all-rounder Musheer is ready for the South Africa edition starting on Friday.
Published on Jan 17, 2024 08:11 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
I thrive on competition: Shreyas Iyer
The batter sees any jockeying for an India middle-order slot positively, on turning tracks expected for the England Tests starting on January 25.
Published on Jan 15, 2024 11:20 PM IST