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Aritra Mukherjee

Aritra Mukherjee, who happens to be a journalist, is in an eternal relationship with food and sleep. He can, however, sacrifice both or at least the latter for his love-affair with cricket. 'He said,' 'he added,' 'he signed off' are some of his favourite phrases. When not juggling between food, sleep and cricket, he wastes time by surfing OTT platforms.

Articles by Aritra Mukherjee

The Air Force employee who takes permission to play cricket for Bangladesh

Ebadot was hired in the Air Force through the sports quota and as astonishing as it may sound, his the sport he was selected for was not cricket. It was volleyball.

Ebadot Hossain during the second test match between India and Bangladesh.(AP)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2019 09:40 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee, Kolkata

India vs Bangladesh: ‘Need to practice more before playing next pink ball Test’ - Cheteshwar Pujara

Asked whether they would want to play a practice match before their next pink ball assignment, Pujara said it was a practically a bit difficult to do that in the middle of a tour.

Indian bowler Umesh Yadav celebrates with his teammate C Pujara.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2019 08:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Sourav Ganguly lauds Virat Kohli, calls him a ‘run machine’

IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli scored his 27th Test hundred on Day 2 of the second Test against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Indian batsman Virat Kohli runs between the wickets.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2019 06:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to score century in Day-Night Tests

It took about 85 minutes on the first session of Day 2 for the Indian captain to complete his 27th Test hundred. He got there with a couple off Taijul Islam’s bowling in the 68th over.

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Updated on Nov 23, 2019 02:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: ‘If I can take wickets abroad, why not in India?’ - Ishant Sharma

India vs Bangladesh: Ishant’s real complaint was against destiny, which somehow kept him away from wickets despite putting in the hard yards.

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma celebrates with Umesh Yadav.(Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2019 09:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: How one decision from Virat Kohli gave hosts two wickets in one over

Ind vs Ban: Umesh Yadav was the pick of Indian bowlers in opening session as he scalped three crucial wickets to break the backbone of Bangladesh batting line-up.

India pacer Umesh Yadav (L) celebrates with Ajinkya Rahane after the fall of a wicket.(HT Photo/ Samir Jana)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2019 09:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: First time ever - Bangladesh make two concussion substitutes in one match

Liton was looking good on 15 when a quick Shami delivery thudded on to his helmet. He took off his helmet immediately and took a look as Shami walked up to apologise.

Bangladesh's team physio talks with Liton Das after he was injured by a delivery.(AP)

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Updated on Nov 22, 2019 07:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: How visitors played into India’s hands by opting to bat first

Ind vs Ban: Despite all the talks of the difficulties to bat under lights against the pink ball and the twilight factor, statistically, the first session has been the most difficult one for batsmen.

Indian players celebrate after the fall of a wicket during first day of Day-Night Test.(HT Photo/ Samir Jana)

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Updated on Nov 22, 2019 04:56 PM IST

ByAritra Mukherjee

‘In a 5-Test series 2 can be played with pink ball,’ Dilip Vengsarkar

The low spectator turn out in Test matches in India has been a growing concern for the last few years with captain Virat Kohli even proposing to limit Test cricket to 5 venues only.

Indian captain Virat Kohli with head coach Ravi Shastri(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2020 10:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs West Indies team selection: Bhuvneshwar, Shami return as India fall back on tried and tested for West Indies series

The selectors have reposed faith in the young group which performed brilliantly in the T20I series against Bangladesh.

File image of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav (R).(AFP)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2019 02:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Would like a practice match next time before a pink ball Test - Mominul Haque

Ind vs Ban: The second Test match at Eden Gardens was supposed to be a normal red ball affair but it was turned into a Day/Night match after newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly convinced the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Kolkata: Bangladesh Captain Mominul Haque (L)and head coach Russell Domingo.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 21, 2019 05:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Pink ball Test should not become a regular affair - Virat Kohli

The growing concerns over limited turnout in Test matches across the country prompted Ganguly to make his first big move of announcing a Day/Night Test within weeks after taking over BCCI’s 39th president.

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Updated on Nov 21, 2019 06:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

‘Adrak kam, nimbu zyada,’ MS Dhoni’s Bangladeshi ‘chai dada’ searches for him ahead of Day/Night Test

Dhoni was not the only Indian cricketer who was a fan of Ghosh’s tea. Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Yusuf Pathan too were regular consumers of his ‘masala chai’ before an India-Bangladesh game.

Ghosh, who has travelled from Dhaka to be a part of India’s first ever Day/Night Test against Bangladesh, is Dhoni’s ‘chai dada’.(HT Collage)

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Updated on Nov 21, 2019 11:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Early to bed early to rise concept might take a break during Day/Night Test

The pink ball, twilight, dew, batting under lights are not the only things the India and Bangladesh cricketers will have to adjust.

Mohammed Shami with the pink ball at training in Kolkata.(BCCI/Twitter)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2019 08:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: ‘Go and see yourself’ - Sourav Ganguly happy with pitch and preparations for day-night Test

The former India captain, who was also CAB president before taking over as BCCI’s 39th president, spent around 4-5 minutes discussing the pitch with Eden chief curator Mukherjee.

Sourav Ganguly inspects Eden Gardens pitch.(BCCI/Twitter)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2019 05:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Daniel Vettori identifies ‘specific’ challenge, speaks about atmosphere at Eden Gardens

Ind vs Ban: The former Kiwi captain also said that the four fast-bowlers in the squad were very excited after bowling with the pink ball and that the whole side was very excited to play in front of a packed house.

Bangladesh's spin coach Daniel Vettor(AP)

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Published on Nov 20, 2019 02:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: In revealing nature of Eden Gardens pitch, chief curator has a suggestion for skipper Virat Kohli

Ind vs Ban: The match is set to begin from 1 pm, which means the last session and at least an hour of the second session will be played under lights, which brings the dew into play.

Officials inspecting the Eden Gardens pitch.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2019 11:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByAritra Mukherjee

More shine and swing, less chance of reverse, seam gift for spinners: The science behind pink ball

The shine on a new red ball lasts for roughly around 60-70 minutes but in case of a new pink ball, it can last well over a session, giving fast bowlers the feel of a new ball for about 30 overs.

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Updated on Jul 26, 2020 06:35 AM IST

HIndustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

Shikhar Dhawan opens up on T20 World Cup aspirations, compares Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as captains - Exclusive interview

Shikhar Dhawan spoke about his form, T20 World Cup, batting with Rohit Sharma, Test comeback but not for once gives the impression of being under pressure.

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Updated on Jul 23, 2020 04:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

Ahead of historic Day/Night Test, ‘home-made’ SG pink balls to be delivered to BCCI by weekend

In the 11 Day/Night Tests played so far, only the Kookaburra and Dukes pink balls have been used. The pink balls used in India between 2016-18 seasons of Duleep Trophy were also manufactured by Kookaburra.

India will host its first Day/Night Test match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata(Getty Images)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2019 05:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Why India need to rethink their batting approach in T20Is

IND vs BAN: India handed debut to big hitter Shivam Dube, stuck with Shikhar Dhawan as a T20 opener despite his not so impressive strike rate. There was no problem with this. It however became one when Rohit Sharma was trapped by a Shafiul Islam in-dipper in the first over.

Shikhar Dhawan leaves the field after being dismissed during the first T20 match between Bangladesh and India.(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2020 08:55 PM IST

New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

Concerns over India vs Bangladesh T20I rise due to thick Delhi smog, final decision after 6.30 pm

Despite concerns over the match the BCCI had given a go ahead to the match and as of now the decision still stands. A final decision now can only be taken by the match referee after he consults with the umpires after 6:30 pm.

Latest visuals from Arun Jaitely Stadium(ANI)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2020 03:40 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant banks on Kotla factor to regain foothold

It will be Rishabh Pant’s T20I debut at Feroz Shah Kotla - where he has grown up playing most of his cricket - but more importantly it will mark the beginning of a comeback, not exactly in the team but somewhere deep within

New Delhi: Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant during a practice session at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2020 02:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: ‘Nobody becomes Shakib in a year’ - Mahmudullah on all-rounder’s absence

Ind vs Ban: Shakib was banned from all forms of cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

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Updated on Nov 02, 2019 03:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: DDCA uses water tankers to settle dust ahead of 1st T20I - Watch

Ind vs Ban: There has been growing concerns over the first T20I after the Air Quality Index breached severe and severe+ category many times in the last few days.

Representative image: Arun Jaitley Stadium covered in thick smog.(AP)

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Updated on Nov 02, 2019 02:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: The 19-yr-old Delhi boy who dismissed Rohit Sharma and castled Shikhar Dhawan in India’s net session

Right-arm medium pacer Keshav Dabas dismissed Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan – still considered to be a task at least in white-ball cricket – in quick succession. Keshav, for his part, didn’t even known how to react to it.

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Updated on Jul 17, 2020 01:46 AM IST

New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: BCCI provides injury update as Rohit Sharma walks off after being hit during nets

Ind vs Ban: India’s stand-in captain immediately took his gloves off and stormed out of the practice area even as India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour and Seneviratne tried to calm him down.

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Updated on Jul 17, 2020 12:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Dehi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh Delhi T20I: Yes, there is pollution but we have to play, says Team India batting coach Vikram Rathore

Rathore accepted the fact that the pollution levels are very high but he said that the players can do little once the match has been scheduled.

File photo of Team India batting coach Vikram Rathore.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2020 06:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAritra Mukherjee

More masks on the way as Bangladesh cricketers struggle to cope with Delhi smog

India vs Bangladesh: Taken aback by the poor air quality in New Delhi, the Bangladesh team management is considering to arrange more masks for the rest of the team.

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Updated on Nov 01, 2019 10:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

India vs Bangladesh: It doesn’t matter whether Virat Kohli is playing or not - Liton Das

Ind vs Ban: Ahead of the series opening T20I in New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Virat Kohli’s absence from the series was the last thing in the Bangladesh cricketers’ mind.

File image of India captain Virat Kohli.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Nov 01, 2019 08:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAritra Mukherjee

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Ebadot was hired in the Air Force through the sports quota and as astonishing as it may sound, his the sport he was selected for was not cricket. It was volleyball.

Asked whether they would want to play a practice match before their next pink ball assignment, Pujara said it was a practically a bit difficult to do that in the middle of a tour.

IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli scored his 27th Test hundred on Day 2 of the second Test against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

It took about 85 minutes on the first session of Day 2 for the Indian captain to complete his 27th Test hundred. He got there with a couple off Taijul Islam’s bowling in the 68th over.

India vs Bangladesh: Ishant’s real complaint was against destiny, which somehow kept him away from wickets despite putting in the hard yards.

Ind vs Ban: Umesh Yadav was the pick of Indian bowlers in opening session as he scalped three crucial wickets to break the backbone of Bangladesh batting line-up.

Liton was looking good on 15 when a quick Shami delivery thudded on to his helmet. He took off his helmet immediately and took a look as Shami walked up to apologise.

Ind vs Ban: Despite all the talks of the difficulties to bat under lights against the pink ball and the twilight factor, statistically, the first session has been the most difficult one for batsmen.

The low spectator turn out in Test matches in India has been a growing concern for the last few years with captain Virat Kohli even proposing to limit Test cricket to 5 venues only.

The selectors have reposed faith in the young group which performed brilliantly in the T20I series against Bangladesh.

Ind vs Ban: The second Test match at Eden Gardens was supposed to be a normal red ball affair but it was turned into a Day/Night match after newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly convinced the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

The growing concerns over limited turnout in Test matches across the country prompted Ganguly to make his first big move of announcing a Day/Night Test within weeks after taking over BCCI’s 39th president.

Dhoni was not the only Indian cricketer who was a fan of Ghosh’s tea. Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Yusuf Pathan too were regular consumers of his ‘masala chai’ before an India-Bangladesh game.

The pink ball, twilight, dew, batting under lights are not the only things the India and Bangladesh cricketers will have to adjust.

The former India captain, who was also CAB president before taking over as BCCI’s 39th president, spent around 4-5 minutes discussing the pitch with Eden chief curator Mukherjee.

Ind vs Ban: The former Kiwi captain also said that the four fast-bowlers in the squad were very excited after bowling with the pink ball and that the whole side was very excited to play in front of a packed house.

Ind vs Ban: The match is set to begin from 1 pm, which means the last session and at least an hour of the second session will be played under lights, which brings the dew into play.

The shine on a new red ball lasts for roughly around 60-70 minutes but in case of a new pink ball, it can last well over a session, giving fast bowlers the feel of a new ball for about 30 overs.

Shikhar Dhawan spoke about his form, T20 World Cup, batting with Rohit Sharma, Test comeback but not for once gives the impression of being under pressure.

In the 11 Day/Night Tests played so far, only the Kookaburra and Dukes pink balls have been used. The pink balls used in India between 2016-18 seasons of Duleep Trophy were also manufactured by Kookaburra.

IND vs BAN: India handed debut to big hitter Shivam Dube, stuck with Shikhar Dhawan as a T20 opener despite his not so impressive strike rate. There was no problem with this. It however became one when Rohit Sharma was trapped by a Shafiul Islam in-dipper in the first over.

Despite concerns over the match the BCCI had given a go ahead to the match and as of now the decision still stands. A final decision now can only be taken by the match referee after he consults with the umpires after 6:30 pm.

It will be Rishabh Pant’s T20I debut at Feroz Shah Kotla - where he has grown up playing most of his cricket - but more importantly it will mark the beginning of a comeback, not exactly in the team but somewhere deep within

Ind vs Ban: Shakib was banned from all forms of cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Ind vs Ban: There has been growing concerns over the first T20I after the Air Quality Index breached severe and severe+ category many times in the last few days.

Right-arm medium pacer Keshav Dabas dismissed Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan – still considered to be a task at least in white-ball cricket – in quick succession. Keshav, for his part, didn’t even known how to react to it.

Ind vs Ban: India’s stand-in captain immediately took his gloves off and stormed out of the practice area even as India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour and Seneviratne tried to calm him down.

Rathore accepted the fact that the pollution levels are very high but he said that the players can do little once the match has been scheduled.

India vs Bangladesh: Taken aback by the poor air quality in New Delhi, the Bangladesh team management is considering to arrange more masks for the rest of the team.

Ind vs Ban: Ahead of the series opening T20I in New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Virat Kohli’s absence from the series was the last thing in the Bangladesh cricketers’ mind.

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