Aditya Bhattacharya is an experienced online sports journalist with a forte in cricket. He has covered the 2016 ICC World T20 in India, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England along with several Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare tournaments across the country. When not working, Aditya can be found either hooked to the PlayStation or sharpening the chords on a guitar, while straddling binge-watching and shadow-practicing like Ajay Devgn on two bikes.
Articles by Aditya Bhattacharya
In Rohit Sharma's India, pieces of what Virat Kohli left behind as PAK crushed
This may be Rohit Sharma's Indian team but certain lingering pieces of Virat Kohli's tenure cannot go unnoticed.
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Australia handed rude awakening as World Cup hopes hang in the balance
With 2 straight defeats, and tougher oppositions such as Pakistan, England and New Zealand yet to come, Australia's road to the World Cup semifinal looks tough.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 03:46 PM IST
On Rohit Sharma's starry World Cup night, Virat Kohli steals the spotlight
Rohit Sharma broke a series of batting record during his knock of 131 against Afghanistan in the World Cup, but all everyone could talk about was Virat Kohli.
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 03:40 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
KL Rahul the new boss in Virat Kohli's yard as India break free of old rut
Virat Kohli was great for his knock of 85 against Australia, but KL Rahul was in a different zone altogether.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 07:51 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'We often overlook it': Gavaskar's 'little things' about Jadeja's dip in form
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar had a very interesting take on Ravindra Jadeja's batting leading up to the World Cup.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 08:35 AM IST
Siraj stuns Sri Lanka with heavy dose of 'Miya Magic' and six overs of madness
Mohammed Siraj produced a spell for the ages, leaving Sri Lanka dumbfounded in the Asia Cup final.
Updated on Sep 18, 2023 10:33 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
How India's World Cup squad has evolved since England 2019: The 7 key changes
Let's explore the seven noteworthy changes that set apart India's 2023 World Cup squad from the one that graced the English grounds four years ago.
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 03:09 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'Where's the Hardik who scored 92 vs AUS?': Madan Lal on Pandya vs Bumrah for VC
Former coach Madan Lal pointed out that for India to make the most of Hardik Pandya's potential, his batting form needs to flourish anew.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 05:21 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
I know how it feels to be dropped: Rohit on senior vs junior debate for Asia Cup
How do you drop youngsters who have successfully filled in for Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul? The answer to this question isn't rocket science for Rohit Sharma.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Why Ravi Shastri's idea of Virat Kohli batting at No.4 for India is flawed
Virat Kohli wouldn't once flinch if asked to bat at No. 4 in ODIs but for India's sake, wiser, saner thought process must prevail.
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 10:43 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Why did Hardik Pandya deny Tilak Varma his half-century against West Indies
Hardik Pandya wasn't exactly the nation's favourite when he hit a six to win India the match but left Tilak Varma stranded on 49 at the other end.
Published on Aug 10, 2023 06:35 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
India's burning questions: Who after Kohli-Rohit? Pujara-Rahane… it's time to go
A look at a few burning questions the Indian team and management need to address ahead of the next World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
Published on Jun 20, 2023 07:13 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'Give Rinku, Jaiswal chance now. Else…': Harbhajan to BCCI, has inputs for Arjun
Harbhajan wants Rinku Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal to be brought near the core group of the Indian team and feels Arjun Tendulkar still has to work on his skills.
Updated on May 17, 2023 02:17 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
No, IPL 2023 is not going to be MS Dhoni's last season for Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni is the master of orchestrating dream comebacks, and provided he is able to do it again on May 28, expect another 'Definitely not' from him.
Published on May 11, 2023 02:38 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'Kohli won't do it...': Harbhajan disagrees with Shastri's filler for Rohit fix
Harbhajan Singh has discarded Ravi Shastri's theory that Virat Kohli should captain India when Rohit Sharma is unavailable.
Updated on May 05, 2023 10:00 AM IST
'We were sidelined and then informed. It shouldn't happen to Kohli': Harbhajan
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are reportedly not part of India's T20I future but the selectors need to give them the respect they deserve.
Published on May 03, 2023 09:39 AM IST
Shikhar Dhawan axed: Why was 'Gabbar' unfairly dropped despite a prolific 2022
Almost 10 years after making his explosive Test debut and setting the Champions Trophy 2013 ablaze, it could finally be the end of the road for Shikhar Dhawan after he was left out of India's ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series.
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 07:54 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
EXCLUSIVE: Suryakumar Yadav's 111 not out 'best T20 knock I've ever seen live'
Daryl Mitchell, who has previously squared off against Suryakumar Yadav – albeit briefly – experienced the madness of the newest hot thing in world cricket and admitted being in absolute awe of the carnage at the Bay Oval.
Updated on Nov 24, 2022 04:12 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Napier
Mohammed Siraj takes giant step towards ending white-ball conundrum
Mohammed Siraj has given India the quotient they have been missing. A fast bowler who can bowl with pace in the middle overs and excel at it.
Updated on Nov 23, 2022 11:20 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Napier
Arshdeep, Siraj rattle New Zealand as India clinch series after rain-hit tie
Chasing 161 to win, India were 75/4 when rain stopped play, but it was enough for them to scrape through, push out a tie against New Zealand and secure the T20I series 1-0.
Updated on Nov 22, 2022 08:44 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Napier
EXCLUSIVE - 'Admire Kohli but Suryakumar is someone I strive to be like': Allen
New Zealand's Finn Allen heaped praise on Virat Kohli, but had special words for Suryakumar Yadav and called him 'incredible'.
Published on Nov 22, 2022 07:15 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Mount Maunganui
Through madness and mayhem, Suryakumar Yadav activates GOD-mode
Welcome to modern-age T20 batting. The Suryakumar Yadav school of madness and mayhem. A template of batting where nothing is impossible. Swirl your bat around like a stick and it will still bring you results.
Updated on Nov 21, 2022 11:00 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Mount Maunganui
Suryakumar Yadav's blazing century bulldozes New Zealand as India go 1-0 up
Suryakumar, five months removed from his maiden T20I hundred, peeled off his second ton scoring 111 not out off 55 balls – and outdid his manic self at Trent Bridge against England in June – leading India to a spectacular 65-run win.
Updated on Nov 20, 2022 10:18 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Mount Maunganui
'What do you need these breaks for?': Shastri against Dravid being granted rest
With VVS Laxman taking charge of the Indian cricket team as the interim head coach for their six-match series in New Zealand in place of Rahul Dravid, Ravi Shastri has questioned the decision of Team India's coaching staff being granted frequent breaks.
Updated on Nov 17, 2022 03:22 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: The King is back and lighting up the T20 World Cup
As Virat Kohli celebrates his birthday today, there's something different in the air. Just like there's something different about Kohli. This could well be him hitting his peak once again, making up for three years' worth of lost time.
Updated on Nov 05, 2022 10:54 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'Virat and I don't really...': Stokes likens Kohli rivalry to Djokovic v Kyrgios
What exactly is the bond between Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes like? Are they friends? Is it strictly professional? The England all-rounder explains.
Published on Aug 23, 2022 07:12 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Andrew Symonds, former Australia all-rounder, dies aged 46 in car accident
Cricket Australia reported Symonds death on its website on Sunday, citing a police statement with details of the accident late Saturday night.
Updated on May 15, 2022 08:54 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Returning to Impact has sparked resurgence in my wrestling career: Mickie James
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, veteran pro wrestler Mickie James, who has done it all in the ring, and is venturing out towards projects outside off it, opens up on a range of topics including her career, future and the road ahead for pro-wrestling in general.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 08:21 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'Once he gets that 100, more will follow': NZ great surprised at Kohli's form
IPL 2022: The New Zealand great reckons his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate is not enduring anything new; however, he does admit being surprised at just how long Kohli has gone without a big score.
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 10:01 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
'They'll be the superstars of world cricket': Taylor's prediction for Indian duo
Weighing in on the promising bunch of Indian youngsters, New Zealand great Ross Taylor reserved high praise for two players in particular, both of whom he played against in extremely different conditions.
Published on Mar 26, 2022 08:02 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi