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Sanjjeev K Samyal

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

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Pakistan’s World Cup woe: Batters not cashing in

Not batting full 50 overs in four of their six matches has hurt Pakistan with even skipper Babar Azam frittering away starts

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Published on Oct 28, 2023 08:42 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

SA beat Pakistan by 1 wicket in a thriller

SA held their nerve while Pakistan lost theirs in a match that had everyone on the edge of their seats

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Published on Oct 27, 2023 11:50 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

From Zampa to Rashid: Googly masters have batters in a spin

They line up as leg-break bowlers but their googlies are doing more than a fair share of damage.

Australia's bowler Adam Zampa celebrates with teammate Josh Inglis after taking the wicket of Netherlands' batter Roelof van der Merwe during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match(PTI)

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Updated on Oct 26, 2023 10:31 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Lucknow

World Cup: Another Quinton show buries Bangladesh in heap of runs

The SA opener’s third century of the ODI World Cup, 140-ball 174, saw the team amass 382 before completing a 149-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium.

South Africa's Quinton de Kock raises his bat as he celebrates his century during their match against Bangladesh(ANI )

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Published on Oct 24, 2023 11:13 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Entertaining South Africa set for another dazzling show

There’s no South African in the list of top five batters or bowlers but collectively, they have been unstoppable.

South Africa's Gerald Coetzee (L) speaks during a practice session(AFP)

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Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:33 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Not just batting and bowling, India winning on the field too

The match against Bangladesh, on Thursday, saw the home team put up another inspired effort with Jadeja's catch stealing the show

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Published on Oct 20, 2023 10:02 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Pandya's injury throws a spanner in India's plans

The allrounder provides a crucial balance and skipper Rohit will hope he is back in action soon

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Updated on Oct 20, 2023 05:31 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends

The defeat against India would hit Babar's team hard but they can still get their campaign back on track.

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Updated on Oct 19, 2023 11:40 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Pune

Bangladesh will run into a different KL Rahul

When the two sides had clashed the last few times, the batter had seemed hesitant but the injury break helped him turn over a new leaf

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Published on Oct 18, 2023 08:41 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Pune

2011, Motera and a big, big win for India

After Rohit & Co's superb win over Pakistan at Ahmedabad, Men In Blue will hope they too go all the way and emulate the batch of 2011.

After snaring two crucial wickets, Yuvraj played a special knock, making an unbeaten 57, combining with Raina (34*) to help the hosts clinch the game(AP)

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Published on Oct 17, 2023 11:41 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

World Cup 2023: New Zealand show setbacks can’t slow their momentum

No Kane Williamson, no problem. No Tim Southee, no problem. The Kiwis have motored on in this ODI World Cup in their latest show of resilience

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Published on Oct 16, 2023 12:19 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

NZ quick Trent Boult unlocks the knuckle ball, hits 200 ODI wickets

The left-arm paceman has honed his skills on subcontinent pitches, remaining an IPL regular as well.

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Published on Oct 14, 2023 07:35 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

NZ cruise to another easy win

The Kiwis won by 8 wickets but Williamson picked up a freak injury as well

Kane Williamson retired hurt during New Zealand's run chase.
(Blackcaps Twitter)

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Published on Oct 13, 2023 11:59 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

That empty feeling at the World Cup

Vast swathes of vacant seats have been the norm in games that don’t feature India.

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Published on Oct 11, 2023 08:04 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai, Kolkata

Enigmatic Pakistan stay true to form

Babar Azam's team didn't have their best day against the Netherlands but you never know when they will turn it on.

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Published on Oct 07, 2023 07:33 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Pakistan shaken by Netherlands in opening win

The Dutch bowlers rattle the top order before Rizwan and Shakeel’s fightback in their World Cup opener. Bas de Leede’s brilliant all-round show goes in vain

Pakistan players after win over Netherlands(PTI)

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Published on Oct 06, 2023 11:16 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Time of reckoning for Rohit the leader

He suffered a heartbreak after being left out of the 2011 World Cup squad, but will captain the side as India bid to repeat that success again at home

India's Captain Rohit Sharma walks back after being dismissed by Australia's Glenn Maxwell during the 3rd ODI(BCCI Twitter)

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Updated on Oct 02, 2023 08:04 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

World Cup: Can Hardik Pandya do a Yuvraj Singh this time?

Pandya’s batting at No.6 and his incisive pace bowling will be key for India’s title aspirations, like Yuvraj was in the 2011 triumph at home

Hardik Pandya is arguably in the form of his life.(AP)

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Updated on Sep 28, 2023 08:24 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Cricket's missing the reverse swing zing

After the ODI rule change in 2011, which saw new balls being used from each end, the 50-overs format has not been the same

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Published on Sep 25, 2023 09:24 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

The challenges of hosting a World Cup

The scale of organising the 2023 World Cup will be double that of the 2011 edition, says former BCCI admin head Prof Ratnakar Shetty

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Updated on Sep 24, 2023 06:49 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Why cricket-hub Mumbai can't dream of big-time football?

The Mumbai City Football Club plays in the AFC Champions League, but its home matches will not be played in a Mumbai stadium

The prospect of Brazilian superstar Neymar flaunting his talent in Mumbai with his Saudi club Al Hilal could’ve brightened had the city not lost ground in terms of having a suitable stadium to host the game.(REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 18, 2023 11:26 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Rutvick Mehta

Batting over bowling: Has India got the spin combo right?

Rohit and Co will be hoping it clicks but the presence of Jadeja and Axar is already being perceived as a weakness.

India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ishan Kishan celebrate a wicket(BCCI Twitter)

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Published on Sep 08, 2023 07:40 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan and a rivalry renewed

The arch-rivals last played each other in October 2022 but both teams will know the stakes are high

Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam during last year's Asia Cup in the UAE. (Getty)

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Published on Sep 01, 2023 08:32 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Gavaskar hopes luck stays with India during the World Cup

Sunil Gavaskar says the injury comeback of players will lift hosts India at the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup, but all-rounders and good fortune are important

Asked to spell out what is the key to be a successful captain, Gavaskar said the common factor in India’s three winning sides was all-rounders.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Aug 29, 2023 08:23 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Asia Cup: Kohli’s bat-tap tweak as he gets set for Pakistan

India’s batting talisman is gearing for the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka at the team’s camp in Alur on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The tournament starts on Wednesday

Virat Kohli during a practice session (PTI)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2023 08:27 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Shut out the noise, raise player awareness: Upton’s mantra

India’s mental conditioning coach during their victorious 2011 World Cup campaign talks about the pressure of playing the upcoming tournament at home

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Updated on Aug 24, 2023 08:12 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

'I am looked at as a bowler who will go after wickets': Shardul Thakur

With consistent performances in ODIs over a period of time, Shardul Thakur is in the running for World Cup selection as a pace-bowling all-rounder

Shardul Thakur bowls during the ODI series against West Indies(AFP)

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Published on Aug 14, 2023 10:09 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai

World Cup: No one is an automatic selection, says Rohit Sharma

The India skipper talks elaborately about plans to put together a team that can try and win the premier ICC ODI tournament at home

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Updated on Aug 10, 2023 11:15 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

For Surya, ODIs are a different shade of white

The right-hander is the world's best T20 batter but the 50-over format hasn't been very kind to him.

India's Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot against West Indies(AP)

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Updated on Aug 10, 2023 07:06 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Tilak Varma lone bright spot as Nicholas Pooran-led Windies land another blow

India’s poor batting once again cost them the game as they lost the second T20 to go 0-2 down in the five-match series

Sanju Samson is stumped by Nicholas Pooran during the second T20 match at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana(AP)

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Published on Aug 07, 2023 12:34 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

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Not batting full 50 overs in four of their six matches has hurt Pakistan with even skipper Babar Azam frittering away starts

SA held their nerve while Pakistan lost theirs in a match that had everyone on the edge of their seats

They line up as leg-break bowlers but their googlies are doing more than a fair share of damage.

The SA opener’s third century of the ODI World Cup, 140-ball 174, saw the team amass 382 before completing a 149-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium.

There’s no South African in the list of top five batters or bowlers but collectively, they have been unstoppable.

The match against Bangladesh, on Thursday, saw the home team put up another inspired effort with Jadeja's catch stealing the show

The allrounder provides a crucial balance and skipper Rohit will hope he is back in action soon

The defeat against India would hit Babar's team hard but they can still get their campaign back on track.

When the two sides had clashed the last few times, the batter had seemed hesitant but the injury break helped him turn over a new leaf

After Rohit & Co's superb win over Pakistan at Ahmedabad, Men In Blue will hope they too go all the way and emulate the batch of 2011.

No Kane Williamson, no problem. No Tim Southee, no problem. The Kiwis have motored on in this ODI World Cup in their latest show of resilience

The left-arm paceman has honed his skills on subcontinent pitches, remaining an IPL regular as well.

The Kiwis won by 8 wickets but Williamson picked up a freak injury as well

Vast swathes of vacant seats have been the norm in games that don’t feature India.

Babar Azam's team didn't have their best day against the Netherlands but you never know when they will turn it on.

The Dutch bowlers rattle the top order before Rizwan and Shakeel’s fightback in their World Cup opener. Bas de Leede’s brilliant all-round show goes in vain

He suffered a heartbreak after being left out of the 2011 World Cup squad, but will captain the side as India bid to repeat that success again at home

Pandya’s batting at No.6 and his incisive pace bowling will be key for India’s title aspirations, like Yuvraj was in the 2011 triumph at home

After the ODI rule change in 2011, which saw new balls being used from each end, the 50-overs format has not been the same

The scale of organising the 2023 World Cup will be double that of the 2011 edition, says former BCCI admin head Prof Ratnakar Shetty

The Mumbai City Football Club plays in the AFC Champions League, but its home matches will not be played in a Mumbai stadium

Rohit and Co will be hoping it clicks but the presence of Jadeja and Axar is already being perceived as a weakness.

The arch-rivals last played each other in October 2022 but both teams will know the stakes are high

Sunil Gavaskar says the injury comeback of players will lift hosts India at the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup, but all-rounders and good fortune are important

India’s batting talisman is gearing for the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka at the team’s camp in Alur on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The tournament starts on Wednesday

India’s mental conditioning coach during their victorious 2011 World Cup campaign talks about the pressure of playing the upcoming tournament at home

With consistent performances in ODIs over a period of time, Shardul Thakur is in the running for World Cup selection as a pace-bowling all-rounder

The India skipper talks elaborately about plans to put together a team that can try and win the premier ICC ODI tournament at home

The right-hander is the world's best T20 batter but the 50-over format hasn't been very kind to him.

India’s poor batting once again cost them the game as they lost the second T20 to go 0-2 down in the five-match series

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