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Sidharth Gulati

Sidharth Gulati is a sports correspondent at Hindustan Times and has previously worked with NDTV and Sportzwiki. He is passionate about the game of cricket.

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Numbers don’t lie: Batting has let India’s bowling down

Since January 2013, there have been 41 occasions in which India’s bowlers have taken 20 wickets in a Test. Out of these, India have won 33 and lost the remaining eight.

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Updated on Dec 25, 2018 03:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

India vs West Indies: Chennai braced for a Twenty20 without MS Dhoni

Cricket fans in Chennai are known to keep their emotions in check. Despite Sachin Tendulkar’s valiant knock in a losing cause against Pakistan in 1999, the crowd at Chepauk gave a standing ovation to Wasim Akram’s team.

MS Dhoni is a firm favourite with the fans in Chennai.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 11, 2018 12:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chennai | BySidharth Gulati

India vs West Indies: Shahbaz Nadeem can’t wait to make late India entry count

With Ravindra Jadeja back in the ODI team and wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal maintaining their dominance, the competition for the spinners’ slots is intense. Shahbaz Nadeem knows patience is the key.

Shahbaaz Nadeem has 89 wickets in 109 T20 matches.(AFP)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2018 12:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chennai | BySidharth Gulati

Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan steer India C to Deodhar title

Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t had a settled ODI spot and finds himself on the sidelines. With skipper Virat Kohli making his confidence in Ambati Rayudu as No 4 for the next year’s World Cup clear, Rahane’s hopes don’t look bright.

New Delhi: BCCI Acting President C K Khanna presents D. B. Deodhar Winner Trophy to Ajinkya Rahane, captain of India C team, at Ferozshah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct 27, 2018.(PTI)

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Updated on Oct 27, 2018 08:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

Deodhar Trophy: Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill get fresh chance in final

A lot of eyes will be on Hanuma Vihari and Shubman Gill as India B take on India C in the final of the Deodhar Trophy.

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Updated on Oct 26, 2018 05:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

India vs West Indies: Kedar Jadhav left stunned after exclusion from ODI squad

Kedar Jadhav was surprised when told by journalists that he wasn’t in the 15-member squad for the last three ODIs against West Indies, which was named while the Deodhar Trophy match was still on.

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Updated on Oct 26, 2018 09:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

Hanuma Vihari, spinners take India B to Deodhar Trophy final

After being restricted to 231/9, India B spinners made full use of the slow track and bowled out the Ajinkya Rahane-led India A for 201 in 48.2 overs.

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Updated on Oct 24, 2018 07:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

Beware Australia! Ravichandran Ashwin has new deliveries up his sleeve

During the opening game of the Deodhar Trophy between India A and India B at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Tuesday, playing for India A, the offie bowled the carrom ball with a different technique.

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Updated on Oct 24, 2018 12:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

Spinners guide India B to victory over India A in Deodhar Trophy

Chasing 262, India A lost half their side under 100 before Dinesh Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin (54) led their resurgence. But it wasn’t enough as leg-spinner Mayank Markande (4/48) and slow left-arm bowler Shahbaz Nadeem (3/32) helped India B put one foot into the final.

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Updated on Oct 23, 2018 06:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

OPINION: Virat Kohli as captain has Test wins in numbers, not in quality

Drubbings in South Africa and England expose Virat Kohli’s drawbacks despite more favourable results

India captain Virat Kohli walks off the field of play after losing his wicket.(AP)

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Updated on Sep 14, 2018 09:15 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

Asia Cup 2018: Bangladesh, Afghanistan’s rise makes tournament more competitive

Bangladesh have been a force to reckon with ever since their splendid show at the 2015 World Cup, where they outclassed England to enter the quarter-finals for the first time.

File image of Rashid Khan in action against Bangladesh.(AFP/Getty Images)

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Updated on Sep 15, 2018 09:21 AM IST

New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati and Abhishek Paul

Asia Cup 2018: Spinners’ time to rewrite desert rules

Afghanistan have picked four spinners in their 17-member squad while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and 2016 finalists Bangladesh also have quality names.

India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of England's Eoin Morgan.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2018 07:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

With no IPL contract, Hanuma Vihari uses Ranji, Irani performances to make cut

Hanuma Vihari was included in India’s squad for the final two tests against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2018 04:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai/New Delhi | ByAnkit Kumar Singh & Sidharth Gulati

India vs. England: ‘Virat Kohli and co. must target England spin with caution’

Former India team manager Lalchand Rajput feels Virat Kohli & Co. must choose their moments against spin better in order to succeed in the five-match Test series starting next week.

Virat Kohli was troubled by the spin of Adil Rashid during the limited overs series.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2018 04:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

India vs England, 2nd ODI, Lord’s, Highlights: Joe Root ton, Liam Plunkett four-for guide ENG to crushing win

England crushed India by 86 runs at Lord’s to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. Get highlights of India vs England, 2nd ODI at Lord’s here

England thrashed India by 86 runs at Lord’s to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. Get highlights of India vs England, 2nd ODI at Lord’s here(AP)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2018 11:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati & Sayan Ghosh

India vs England, 1st T20, Highlights, Manchester: KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav help IND register crushing win

Follow highlights of India vs England, 1st T20 in Manchester here. India beat England by eight wickets to go 1-0 up in the three-match T20 series.

KL Rahul’s unbeaten 101 helped India beat England by eight wickets in Manchester to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. Follow highlights of India vs England, 1st T20 in Manchester here(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Jul 04, 2018 02:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySidharth Gulati

Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Highlights: DD knock MI out of playoffs race

Follow highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians, here. Delhi Daredevils defeated Mumbai Indians by 11 runs, knocking the defending champions out of the playoffs race.

Sandeep Lamichhane celebrates the wicket of Evin Lewis during match fifty five of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians held at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Follow highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018 match here(AP)

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Updated on May 20, 2018 08:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySidharth Gulati

Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Highlights: DD win by 34 runs

Follow highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018 match here. DD beat CSK by 34 runs in an IPL 2018 match at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday.

Amit Mishra celebrates with teammates the wicket of Shane Watson during match fifty two of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 between Delhi Daredevils and Chennai Super Kings at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground. Follow highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018 match here(BCCI)

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Updated on May 18, 2018 11:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySidharth Gulati

IPL 2018, Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, Highlights: MI win thriller, keep play-off hopes alive

Follow highlights of Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018 match here. Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by three runs, stay alive for play-off berth.

KL Rahul’s 94 went in vain as Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by three runs to stay on course for the IPL 2018 play-offs. Follow highlights of Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018 match, here(BCCI)

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Updated on May 17, 2018 12:40 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySidharth Gulati

Ravichandran Ashwin backs Kings XI Punjab batsmen to come good at ‘big moments’

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed his batsmen to come good at ‘big moments’ after Kings XI Punjab were hammered by 10 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore to slip in the race for the play-offs.

Ravichandran Ashwin has said nothing clicked for Kings XI Punjab in their heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore.(BCCI)

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Updated on May 15, 2018 08:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

Umesh Yadav’s inclusion in England tour ‘much-deserved’: Parthiv Patel

Umesh Yadav’s selection in the limited-overs squad for the upcoming tour of England is much-deserved, according to Parthiv Patel after the pacer took 3/23 to help Royal Challengers Bangalore stay alive in the play-off race.

Umesh Yadav picked up 3/23, including the wickets of KL Rahul and Chris Gayle cheaply as Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets to stay alive in the race for the play-offs.(AFP)

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Updated on May 15, 2018 08:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

IPL 2018: Umesh Yadav special keeps Royal Challengers Bangalore in playoff race

Backed by brilliant bowling from Umesh Yadav, Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets in a crucial Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018) clash in Indore on Monday.

Umesh Yadav of the Royal Challengers Bangalore was named Man-of-the-Match for his performance against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday.(BCCI)

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Updated on May 14, 2018 10:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

Ravichandran Ashwin is India captaincy material: Joe Dawes

Joe Dawes, the former Indian cricket team bowling coach, has said Ravichandran Ashwin will be an excellent captain for the country as he has a good cricketing brain.

Ravichandran Ashwin is eager to develop new deliveries and his idea to try leg-spin could help him get more success, according to former India bowling coach Joe Dawes.(BCCI)

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Updated on May 14, 2018 08:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

IPL 2018: Kings XI Punjab face stiff test from Royal Challengers Bangalore

XI Punjab (KXIP) will aim to push towards the play-offs with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Indore on Monday

Kings XI Punjab take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2018 encounter in Indore on Monday.(AFP)

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Updated on May 13, 2018 08:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

IPL 2018: Andre Russell brings spring in Kolkata Knight Riders’ stride

Andre Russell, who scored a brisk 31 off 14 and finished the match with bowling figures of 3/41, proved to be the deciding factor for Kolkata Knight Riders as they defeated Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday

Andre Russell was the star performer for Kolkata Knight Riders during their IPL 2018 encounter against Kings XI Punjab on Saturday.(PTI)

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Updated on May 13, 2018 10:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

KL Rahul continues brilliant run, scores third consecutive fifty for Kings XI Punjab

KL Rahul scored his third consecutive half century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 for Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday.

KL Rahul in action for Kings XI Punjab during their IPL 2018 encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in Indore on Saturday.(PTI)

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Updated on May 12, 2018 07:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell blitz takes KKR to record total against KXIP

Dinesh Karthik (50 off 33 balls) and Andre Russell (31 off 14 balls) took Kolkata Knight Riders to a mammoth 245/6 against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League on Saturday

Dinesh Karthik scored a fifty for Kolkata Knight Riders during their IPL 2018 match against Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday.(BCCI)

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Updated on May 12, 2018 05:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

Sunil Narine scores 2nd half century in IPL 2018 for Kolkata Knight Riders

Sunil Narine scored a brilliant 75 off just 36 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 encounter against Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday

Sunil Narine celebrates after hitting his fifty for Kolkata Knight Riders during their IPL 2018 match against Kings XI Punjab.(BCCI)

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Updated on May 12, 2018 06:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Kings XI Punjab in high-scoring thriller

Sunil Narine and Dinesh Karthik scored a half-century each as Kolkata Knight Riders set a 246-run target for Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 match. The latter managed 214/8 in 20 overs in chase

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Andre Russell celebrates the wicket of Kings XI Punjab’s Chris Gayle in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on Saturday.(BCCI)

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Updated on May 12, 2018 09:16 PM IST

Indore | BySidharth Gulati

Kolkata Knight Riders’ strength is chasing, says assistant coach Simon Katich

Kolkata Knight Riders have won five games and lost six in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 till now. Out of those five victories, four have come while chasing.

Kolkata Knight Riders face Kings XI Punjab in a must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Saturday.(AFP)

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Updated on May 11, 2018 10:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Indore | BySidharth Gulati

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Sidharth Gulati

Sidharth Gulati is a sports correspondent at Hindustan Times and has previously worked with NDTV and Sportzwiki. He is passionate about the game of cricket.

Since January 2013, there have been 41 occasions in which India’s bowlers have taken 20 wickets in a Test. Out of these, India have won 33 and lost the remaining eight.

Cricket fans in Chennai are known to keep their emotions in check. Despite Sachin Tendulkar’s valiant knock in a losing cause against Pakistan in 1999, the crowd at Chepauk gave a standing ovation to Wasim Akram’s team.

With Ravindra Jadeja back in the ODI team and wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal maintaining their dominance, the competition for the spinners’ slots is intense. Shahbaz Nadeem knows patience is the key.

Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t had a settled ODI spot and finds himself on the sidelines. With skipper Virat Kohli making his confidence in Ambati Rayudu as No 4 for the next year’s World Cup clear, Rahane’s hopes don’t look bright.

A lot of eyes will be on Hanuma Vihari and Shubman Gill as India B take on India C in the final of the Deodhar Trophy.

Kedar Jadhav was surprised when told by journalists that he wasn’t in the 15-member squad for the last three ODIs against West Indies, which was named while the Deodhar Trophy match was still on.

After being restricted to 231/9, India B spinners made full use of the slow track and bowled out the Ajinkya Rahane-led India A for 201 in 48.2 overs.

During the opening game of the Deodhar Trophy between India A and India B at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Tuesday, playing for India A, the offie bowled the carrom ball with a different technique.

Chasing 262, India A lost half their side under 100 before Dinesh Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin (54) led their resurgence. But it wasn’t enough as leg-spinner Mayank Markande (4/48) and slow left-arm bowler Shahbaz Nadeem (3/32) helped India B put one foot into the final.

Drubbings in South Africa and England expose Virat Kohli’s drawbacks despite more favourable results

Bangladesh have been a force to reckon with ever since their splendid show at the 2015 World Cup, where they outclassed England to enter the quarter-finals for the first time.

Afghanistan have picked four spinners in their 17-member squad while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and 2016 finalists Bangladesh also have quality names.

Hanuma Vihari was included in India’s squad for the final two tests against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

Former India team manager Lalchand Rajput feels Virat Kohli & Co. must choose their moments against spin better in order to succeed in the five-match Test series starting next week.

England crushed India by 86 runs at Lord’s to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. Get highlights of India vs England, 2nd ODI at Lord’s here

Follow highlights of India vs England, 1st T20 in Manchester here. India beat England by eight wickets to go 1-0 up in the three-match T20 series.

Follow highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians, here. Delhi Daredevils defeated Mumbai Indians by 11 runs, knocking the defending champions out of the playoffs race.

Follow highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018 match here. DD beat CSK by 34 runs in an IPL 2018 match at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday.

Follow highlights of Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018 match here. Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by three runs, stay alive for play-off berth.

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed his batsmen to come good at ‘big moments’ after Kings XI Punjab were hammered by 10 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore to slip in the race for the play-offs.

Umesh Yadav’s selection in the limited-overs squad for the upcoming tour of England is much-deserved, according to Parthiv Patel after the pacer took 3/23 to help Royal Challengers Bangalore stay alive in the play-off race.

Backed by brilliant bowling from Umesh Yadav, Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets in a crucial Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018) clash in Indore on Monday.

Joe Dawes, the former Indian cricket team bowling coach, has said Ravichandran Ashwin will be an excellent captain for the country as he has a good cricketing brain.

XI Punjab (KXIP) will aim to push towards the play-offs with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Indore on Monday

Andre Russell, who scored a brisk 31 off 14 and finished the match with bowling figures of 3/41, proved to be the deciding factor for Kolkata Knight Riders as they defeated Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday

KL Rahul scored his third consecutive half century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 for Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday.

Dinesh Karthik (50 off 33 balls) and Andre Russell (31 off 14 balls) took Kolkata Knight Riders to a mammoth 245/6 against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League on Saturday

Sunil Narine scored a brilliant 75 off just 36 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 encounter against Kings XI Punjab in Indore on Saturday

Sunil Narine and Dinesh Karthik scored a half-century each as Kolkata Knight Riders set a 246-run target for Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 match. The latter managed 214/8 in 20 overs in chase

Kolkata Knight Riders have won five games and lost six in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 till now. Out of those five victories, four have come while chasing.

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