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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

India’s World T20 rehearsal on slow pitches

Going into Sunday’s second T20 versus West Indies, the key for India batters will be to deal with the slow pitch

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Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:50 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

India’s World Cup probables: Resting or rusting?

The 2023 ODI World Cup hosts are still in experiment mode while other title contenders have given their main players a consistent run

Rohit Sharma has featured in just 49% of the ODIs India have played since January 2021(AFP)

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Updated on Aug 02, 2023 08:55 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Shardul Thakur, the man for the World Cup season

A seasoned seamer, the all-rounder's ability to strike at different stages of the game makes him a good choice for the ODI World Cup in October-November

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Published on Aug 01, 2023 08:19 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

From Mumbai to the US: Saurabh Netravalkar's long route to taking on the best

He was once to be one of India's finest junior cricketers but he put education ahead of sport. Now, he's getting a chance to live his sporting dreams again.

Saurabh Netravalkar appeals for a wicket during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers.(Getty)

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Updated on Jul 28, 2023 05:05 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

The transformation of Yashasvi Jaiswal

From being labelled 'not good enough' by Rajasthan Royals to scoring a century on debut, the 21-year-old has done the hard yards

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates after scoring his maiden Test ton.(AP)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2023 08:07 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Filling Cheteshwar Pujara's big shoes as Test No.3

Shubman Gill and newcomers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad are all good options in the West Indies, says ex-India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar

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Updated on Jul 09, 2023 11:25 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

How India can get back up to pace

Bumrah is injured, Ishant gone and Rohit Sharma's team has a tough WTC cycle coming up.

Mohammed Shami celebrates a wicket as Rohit Sharma joins in. (AP)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2023 07:47 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Can Ajit Agarkar crack the selection code?

As the new chairman of selectors, former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar will have to take some tough calls.

Ajit Agarkar's first task is to pick India's T20I squad for the five-match series against West Indies.(BCCI )

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Updated on Jul 06, 2023 07:42 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Sarfaraz has ticked every column to deserve Test selection

The Mumbai batter has been a run-machine in domestic cricket, but seems to have been judged by his subdued IPL showing

Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan didn't find a place in the Indian Test squad for the WI series(PTI)

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Updated on Jun 29, 2023 07:38 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Ajinkya Rahane: Staying the calm influencer

Named vice-captain for the West Indies Tests, Rahane has been understated yet highly successful as a leader

Rahane as captain has a feel for the game. His record as a leader reflects the success of his instinctive calls.(AP)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2023 08:38 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

'Excited’ Yashasvi Jaiswal confident of fitting into any role

In 15 first-class games, he averages 80.21 with nine hundreds; in IPL 2023 he scored 625 runs at a strike rate of 163.61

Yashasvi Jaiswal earned his maiden call up to the Indian Test squad for the tour of the Caribbean next month.

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Updated on Jun 24, 2023 07:21 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Will India find right balance between attack and defence?

At a time when England and Australia’s contrasting styles have become a talking point, it will be interesting to see the approach that India take.

India's Rohit Sharma during practice (Reuters)

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Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:32 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

No vision, says Dilip Vengsarkar as India look for Rohit Sharma’s successor

The former India skipper and chief selector says national selectors lack deep knowledge about the game and do not have cricketing sense

KS Bharat and Mohammed Shami share a light moment as India captain Rohit Sharma looks on during the ICC World Test Championship final(AFP)

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Published on Jun 18, 2023 08:54 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

What does the WTC final showing mean for Ajinkya Rahane?

Age does not need to be the limiting factor it once was but the 35-year-old will need to keep the runs coming

Rahane’s inclusion in the side for the WTC final was based on the unavailability of Shreyas Iyer due to injury.(AP)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2023 07:24 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

WTC Final: Getting back up to pace

Australia's bowlers need to shake off their rust while the Indians need to find their Test rhythm

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Published on Jun 02, 2023 10:33 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Will Indian players’ IPL gains stand the WTC Test?

Rohit Sharma’s team will look to cash in on their IPL form and all-format experience.

Virat Kohli (R) with bowlers Umesh Yadav (L) and Mohammed Siraj at a practice session ahead of the World Test Championship final match between India and Australia, in UK (PTI)

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Updated on Jun 04, 2023 08:41 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

IPL 2023: Cameron Green smashes ton to give Mumbai Indians win ove

MI won by 8 wickets to take last playoffs spot, but will qualify only if RCB, playing GT in the last IPL league game and enjoying a better net run rate, lose

Mumbai Indians' Cameron Green celebrates his century in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2023(Mumbai Indians Twiiter)

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Published on May 21, 2023 09:11 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Shami finds his method in the madness

The GT pacer is succeeding by bowling a Test line and length in a format that usually demands anything but that.

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Published on May 18, 2023 07:22 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

IPL2023: Shubman Gill ton helps GT seal spot in playoffs

GT's win meant that SRH became the second team after Delhi Capitals to be knocked out of the playoffs race

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Published on May 15, 2023 11:43 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Suryakumar Yadav's maiden IPL ton trumps Rashid Khan's late show

In a tight fight for qualification, it was a crucial win for Mumbai, who jumped to the third spot with 14 points after 12 games

Mumbai Indians' players celebrate Suryakumar Yadav's maiden IPL century(MI Twitter)

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Published on May 12, 2023 11:55 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Surya shines as MI move into third spot with win over RCB in IPL 2023

In pursuit of a target of 200, the right-hander's 35-ball 83 helped MI canter to a win.

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Published on May 10, 2023 12:23 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

How Tushar Deshpande keeps delivering for CSK

The joint leading wicket-taker of IPL 2023 has been rewarded for his control at good pace, helping in the MS Dhoni-led team's fine run

Chennai Super Kings' Tushar Deshpande(Chennai Super Kings Twitter)

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Published on May 07, 2023 07:49 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

IPL 2023: Matheesha Pathirana-led CSK pace attack too good for MI

The Sri Lankan slinger took three wickets while Tushar Deshpande and Deepak Chahar claimed two scalps each before MS Dhoni’s side eased to victory at Chennai

Chennai Super Kings' Matheesha Pathirana celebrates a wicket in a match against Mumbai Indians (IPL Twitter)

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Updated on May 06, 2023 10:05 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Shubman Gill interview: 'I was quite desperate to get my first hundred'

The right-handed opener has really upped his game for India and in the IPL and it all comes down to the consistency of thought

Shubman Gill celebrates his half-century against Mumbai Indians
(IPL Twitter)

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Updated on May 05, 2023 06:40 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Tim David filling Kieron Pollard's big shoes

The powerful Aussie finisher, who clinched the tough chase against RR on Sunday, is happy to be guided by the Trinidadian

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Published on May 01, 2023 12:30 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal

Siraj’s “scrambled seam” delivers him from fringes to spearhead

Chinnaswamy Stadium is a difficult ground for bowlers, but 9 out of Siraj's 14 wickets in this IPL have come on the flat track.

Royal Challengers Bangalore bowler Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders batter Andre Russell(PTI)

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Published on Apr 27, 2023 11:27 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Miller, Manohar and spinners sink MI in IPL 2023

A superb assault in the slog overs by Abhinav Manohar, David Miller and Rahul Tewatia helped Gujarat Titans crush Mumbai Indians.

Gujarat Titans players celebrate their win against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023(PTI)

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Published on Apr 26, 2023 12:02 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Brilliant IPL gets Rahane into WTC final squad

The batter has made a comeback into the India Test team on the back of a brilliant run in the T20 league

Ajinkya Rahane during nets session.(Getty)

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Published on Apr 25, 2023 08:38 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

No home comfort in IPL this season

Only five of the last 18 games have been won by the home team. It has been a sudden change after eight of the first 11 matches were won by the home team.

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Published on Apr 22, 2023 01:05 AM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Green's unbeaten 64, Arjun's 1st IPL wicket seal MI's win over SRH

Young Arjun Tendulkar seals the victory with a first IPL wicket in the final over as SRH lose by 14 runs in Hyderabad.

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Published on Apr 18, 2023 11:58 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.

Going into Sunday’s second T20 versus West Indies, the key for India batters will be to deal with the slow pitch

The 2023 ODI World Cup hosts are still in experiment mode while other title contenders have given their main players a consistent run

A seasoned seamer, the all-rounder's ability to strike at different stages of the game makes him a good choice for the ODI World Cup in October-November

He was once to be one of India's finest junior cricketers but he put education ahead of sport. Now, he's getting a chance to live his sporting dreams again.

From being labelled 'not good enough' by Rajasthan Royals to scoring a century on debut, the 21-year-old has done the hard yards

Shubman Gill and newcomers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad are all good options in the West Indies, says ex-India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar

Bumrah is injured, Ishant gone and Rohit Sharma's team has a tough WTC cycle coming up.

As the new chairman of selectors, former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar will have to take some tough calls.

The Mumbai batter has been a run-machine in domestic cricket, but seems to have been judged by his subdued IPL showing

Named vice-captain for the West Indies Tests, Rahane has been understated yet highly successful as a leader

In 15 first-class games, he averages 80.21 with nine hundreds; in IPL 2023 he scored 625 runs at a strike rate of 163.61

At a time when England and Australia’s contrasting styles have become a talking point, it will be interesting to see the approach that India take.

The former India skipper and chief selector says national selectors lack deep knowledge about the game and do not have cricketing sense

Age does not need to be the limiting factor it once was but the 35-year-old will need to keep the runs coming

Australia's bowlers need to shake off their rust while the Indians need to find their Test rhythm

Rohit Sharma’s team will look to cash in on their IPL form and all-format experience.

MI won by 8 wickets to take last playoffs spot, but will qualify only if RCB, playing GT in the last IPL league game and enjoying a better net run rate, lose

The GT pacer is succeeding by bowling a Test line and length in a format that usually demands anything but that.

GT's win meant that SRH became the second team after Delhi Capitals to be knocked out of the playoffs race

In a tight fight for qualification, it was a crucial win for Mumbai, who jumped to the third spot with 14 points after 12 games

In pursuit of a target of 200, the right-hander's 35-ball 83 helped MI canter to a win.

The joint leading wicket-taker of IPL 2023 has been rewarded for his control at good pace, helping in the MS Dhoni-led team's fine run

The Sri Lankan slinger took three wickets while Tushar Deshpande and Deepak Chahar claimed two scalps each before MS Dhoni’s side eased to victory at Chennai

The right-handed opener has really upped his game for India and in the IPL and it all comes down to the consistency of thought

The powerful Aussie finisher, who clinched the tough chase against RR on Sunday, is happy to be guided by the Trinidadian

Chinnaswamy Stadium is a difficult ground for bowlers, but 9 out of Siraj's 14 wickets in this IPL have come on the flat track.

A superb assault in the slog overs by Abhinav Manohar, David Miller and Rahul Tewatia helped Gujarat Titans crush Mumbai Indians.

The batter has made a comeback into the India Test team on the back of a brilliant run in the T20 league

Only five of the last 18 games have been won by the home team. It has been a sudden change after eight of the first 11 matches were won by the home team.

Young Arjun Tendulkar seals the victory with a first IPL wicket in the final over as SRH lose by 14 runs in Hyderabad.

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