Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
Mulani happy to spin it for Mumbai
The amount of bowling I've done in the past two years shows I am fit enough to give those hard yards: Shams Mulani
Published on Jan 14, 2024 11:10 PM IST
Hanuma Vihari quits Andhra captaincy, wants to fully focus on batting
The 30-year-old hasn't played for India since July 2022.
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Ishan incredible talent, needs sensitive handling: Saba Karim
Sitting out continuously can be tough on a player, especially when he has done well. The 'keeper-batter's case raises questions
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 10:23 PM IST
Hit on head by ball from another match, cricketer dies at Mumbai ground
Savla, a businessman from Bhayandar, was immediately rushed to Sion Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 03:11 PM IST
Hit by ball, cricketer dies during match at Matunga ground
The position Savla was fielding at was very close to another game being played at the adjacent Dadar Parsee Colony pitch. Savla had no time to react when the batter near him played a powerful pull shot in his direction. The ball struck the back of his head as he instinctively turned around
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal
Hearing loss no handicap for young Mumbai batter Harshal Jadhav
The 22-year-old has been named vice-captain of Mumbai’s Under-23 team on the back of sterling scores in local tournaments
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal
India's top-order need to do it like Dean Elgar
In tough conditions, the team counts on the top three to put a price on their wicket and see off the new ball
Published on Jan 02, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Tough lesson: India's pacers spin out of control
India's template of success in overseas conditions was built on bowling as a unit and maintaining pressure
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 07:11 PM IST
Rohit will look to set his SA record right
The India skipper has averaged just 15.38 across four Tests in the Rainbow nation
Published on Dec 25, 2023 11:21 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Why pace won the day at the IPL auction
About two-thirds of the total spend ( ₹154.5cr) was on pace bowlers and given their impact of late, it seems like a safe bet.
Published on Dec 20, 2023 09:33 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Sunrisers, KKR splash money, CSK make smart buys
SRH's focus on getting Cummins was to ensure a top skipper as well while CSK got Daryl Mitchell for a vital middle-order role
Published on Dec 19, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
IPL auction: For some teams, it's more than a mini auction
Every season a team must its best foot forward, ready to make massive bids. The auction has become important to send the right signals to the market and fans
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 12:17 AM IST
Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians skipper
Rohit Sharma captained MI from 2013 to 2023 and won five IPL titles
Published on Dec 15, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Though timing a tad off, Vijay Hazare Trophy still counts
Holding the domestic 50-over event before the World Cup would have been great for the build-up, says Pravin Amre
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 07:36 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India mourning World Cup loss face Aussies again in T20 series
Barely four days after the final heartbreak, depleted India face Aussie players who have had to postpone victory celebrations
Published on Nov 22, 2023 09:38 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Big-hitting Shreyas solves an India World Cup problem
His form at No.4 -- a vital slot that gave India headache in the 2019 edition – is a big boost ahead of Sunday’s final versus Australia
Published on Nov 19, 2023 01:22 AM IST
Shami makes it seam easy
On a pitch where all the other pacers struggled, the right-arm pacer produced a performance for the ages
Published on Nov 16, 2023 09:38 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
'Still believe in pitching it up and taking wickets': Shami
It boiled down to Mohammed Shami’s superb effort of 7/57 to extinguish the New Zealand fightback in their gallant chase of India’s total of 397/4.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Shami, Kohli lead India to thrilling win over New Zealand, into World Cup final
The pacer captured 7/57 after Kohli’s record 50th ODI century as India won the semis by 70 runs despite Daryl Mitchell’s 134
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 04:48 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Rachin, New Zealand's X-factor at World Cup
The young batter’s heroics at this World Cup has installed him as the story of this World Cup after being promoted to open.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 11:18 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
World Cup 2023, semifinal: India primed to settle scores with New Zealand
Rohit and Co will aim to make amends for the 2019 World Cup semi-final exit at the Wankhede though the hosts are wary of how the Kiwis can surprise in knockouts
Published on Nov 14, 2023 10:07 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Shutting out ‘big’ overs will be key against India: Lockie Ferguson
The Kiwi speedster says reading the Wankhede pitch and adjusting, be it batting or bowling, will influence their semi-final performance
Published on Nov 13, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Dravid and Co. inspect Wankhede pitch ahead of World Cup semis vs NZ
Chief coach Rahul Dravid, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and batting coach Vikram Rathour also spoke to the Wankhede groundstaff.
Updated on Nov 13, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Data driven: How Mhambrey's work is helping Shami & Co
The bowlers are doing the job on the field but the tactical inputs provided behind the scenes are making a crucial difference
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 10:00 PM IST
World Cup 2023: Mohammed Siraj comes back up to speed
The Hyderabad pacer had struggled for a couple of games but roared back into form against Sri Lanka.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 05:46 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Winning rhythm and the Blues
India become first team to qualify for the semi-finals after crushing Sri Lanka by 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Cricket lessons: Rohit, Thakur's school is now lording it over Mumbai
The remarkable thing about Rohit’s school, Swami Vivekanand International, is that the success has been achieved without a full-fledged cricket field
Published on Nov 02, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India set up a Wankhede re-run with struggling Sri Lanka
In 2011, the hosts overcame the islanders in the final to win the World Cup. This time, the focus will be more to finetune their side against a reeling side
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 12:14 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
CWC 23: Staying original - the key to Rohit Sharma’s rise
As Rohit walks out to bat at the Wankhede on Thursday, he will rekindle the memories among all those who have seen him grow and become this mega cricket star
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 11:13 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Stage set for India vs South Africa World Cup blockbuster at Eden: Graeme Smith
The former SA captain says the match between World Cup's top teams will be an occasion to remember for SA players
Published on Oct 30, 2023 10:29 PM IST