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Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata with over two decades as a sports journalist. He writes mainly on football.

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Alexander-Arnold makes a point at City

Liverpool end defending champions’ winning run at home with late equaliser

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool(AP)
Published on Nov 25, 2023 09:11 PM IST

Another City-Liverpool humdinger?

On a 23-match winning run at home, the defending champions host a side that has regained confidence

 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp (Action Images via Reuters)
Published on Nov 24, 2023 08:32 PM IST
By, Kolkata

Igor Stimac talks of fight in Asian Cup, focus on qualifiers

Need to make sure of enough points in the World Cup qualifiers so that we have five-six home games in the third round, says India coach.

India football coach Igor Stimac(AFP)
Published on Nov 22, 2023 10:41 PM IST
By, Bhubaneswar

World Cup qualifier: Fighting India go down to superior Qatar

Starting trouble in each half saw the home team concede two goals and finally go down 0-3.

Naorem Mahesh Singh in action with Pedro Miguel(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 21, 2023 11:39 PM IST
By, Bhubaneswar

AIFF-FIFA academy MoU signed with eye on under-17 World Cup

If we don’t educate, we will remain where we are, says FIFA chief of global football development Wenger.

France's Arsene Wenger, FIFA Director of Global Football Development, delivers a speech (AFP)
Published on Nov 21, 2023 08:47 PM IST
By, Bhubaneswar

FIFA WC qualifiers: Manvir Singh injury may force India to reset against Qatar

Nothing to lose, says head coach Igor Stimac ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Asian champions

Igor Stimac and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu(AIFF)
Published on Nov 20, 2023 09:05 PM IST
By, Bhubaneswar

Home game against Qatar group’s toughest: Stimac

Proud of team which beat strongest competitor for second place, says India head coach after 1-0 win away to Kuwait

India's football coach Igor Stimac gestures a match.(AFP)
Published on Nov 17, 2023 11:50 PM IST
By, Kolkata

I don't care who wins World Cup final: SA coach after losing to Australia

Australia have set up a final against India's unbeaten stars on November 19 in Ahmedabad

South Africa coach Rob Walter spoke after his side's defeat in the World Cup semi-final.(REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 10:41 AM IST
By, Kolkata

Australia have a field day, South Africa not so much

Pat Cummins' side made amends for sloppy work in the field when they faced off earlier in the tournament where they had dropped five catches

South Africa's Quinton de Kock takes the catch of Australia's Steve Smith (PTI)
Published on Nov 16, 2023 10:57 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Why Cummins differs from Younis and Jayasuriya

Former greats say two balls skewing balance in ODIs, Australia captain says Pat Cummins disagrees.

Australia Captain Pat Cummins addresses a pre-match press conference on the eve of the semi-final clash against South Africa in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, in Kolkata
(ANI Pic Service)
Published on Nov 15, 2023 11:45 PM IST

Against Kuwait, India may start Manvir for Chhangte

Lalengmawia Ralte likely to pair Suresh Wangjam in midfield as World Cup qualifying campaign begins with away game on Thursday.

India could start with Manvir Singh instead of Lallianzuala Chhangte(Instagram @Lallianzuala Chhangte)
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 11:34 PM IST

Bavuma and Cummins: a study in confidence and contrasts

Both have shown leadership qualities and lead teams that have done well. But only one of them is struggling for form.

Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins have an eye on the World Cup final(PTI/Reuters)
Published on Nov 15, 2023 09:54 PM IST
By, Kolkata

England beat Pakistan as two failed World Cup campaigns end

England won the final league game by 93 runs at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, led by Ben Stokes (84) and David Willey (3/56)

Kolkata: England players exchange greetings with Pakistani batters after winning the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata(PTI)
Published on Nov 11, 2023 10:23 PM IST
By, Kolkata

England, Pakistan aim to end on a high

Loss to Afghanistan one of the reasons for the poor campaign, say Azam and Malan

Pakistan players train before their World Cup match against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata(Samir Jana/HT)
Published on Nov 10, 2023 09:30 PM IST

Breaking the pain barrier

Maxwell's epic World Cup knock reminded of athletes finding a way despite an uncooperative body.

Glenn Maxwell is attended by a member of team support staff during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Australia and Afghanistan (AP)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 10:51 PM IST
By, Kolkata

AIFF sacks secy gen, Bhutia calls for elections

Former India captain says federation president, vice-president and treasurer too need to go after secretary-general is sacked

Shaji Prabhakaran was appointed the AIFF secretary general in September last year(Twitter)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 11:56 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja comes spinning into India's World Cup vision

Five wickets to wreck South Africa's innings after a batting cameo meant he too was very much in focus at the Eden Gardens on Sunday night

India's Ravindra Jadeja shows the ball after getting his 5th wicket of the day during the match against South Africa (BCCI Twitter)
Published on Nov 05, 2023 11:43 PM IST

Don’t think Virat is thinking about 49 or 50: Dravid

Numbers don’t matter in sport, till they do. Think 29 Test tons, 24 Grand Slams, Pele’s 1000 goals or Tendulkar’s 100th ton

Virat Kohli during India's practice session ahead of the World Cup match against South Africa in Kolkata(Samir Jana/HT)
Published on Nov 04, 2023 10:03 PM IST
By, Kolkata

Proteas keen on extending good year for sport in South Africa

Springboks have retained the World Cup, Banyana Bayana made history and the women have played the World T20 final in 2023

South African cricketers during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against India.(PTI)
Published on Nov 04, 2023 06:20 PM IST

World Cup: Afridi, Fakhar shine as Pakistan live another day

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in Kolkata to stay alive in the World Cup.

Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and Pakistan(AP)
Published on Oct 31, 2023 09:21 PM IST
By, Kolkata

More than a statue: Sachin taking guard could be the start of many more

Immortality odes to India's cricket heroes are an idea whose time has come.

A life-size statue of former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai which will be unveiled on Wednesday.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 11:07 PM IST
By, Kolkata

World Cup 2023: Pakistan and Bangladesh in clash of stragglers

Champions Trophy qualification is motivation for Shakib; world rankings skewed, says Bradburn

Pakistan captain Babar Azam (L) attends a practice session at the Eden Gardens.(AFP)
Published on Oct 30, 2023 07:31 PM IST
By, Kolkata

Netherlands give Bangladesh a lesson to remember

The Dutch scripted their second upset of the tournament by sticking to the basics

Netherlands celebrates the win against Bangladesh during ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Eden Garden(Hindustan Times/Samir Jana)
Published on Oct 28, 2023 10:28 PM IST

Bangladesh and Eden: a relationship that wasn’t

For all the shared history and Dalmiya being instrumental in getting them Test status, visits to Kolkata have been rare for the team from across the border

Bangladesh's captain Shakib Al Hasan (C) poses for a photograph with local net bowlers during a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Netherlands(AFP)
Published on Oct 27, 2023 09:38 PM IST
By, Kolkata

Old Trafford’s night of remembrance and redemption

With a goal and a saved penalty, Maguire and Onana help Manchester United to season’s first Champions League win

Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana, right, celebrates with teammates after makes a save penalty shoot during the Champions League group A soccer match between Manchester United and Copenhagen(AP)
Published on Oct 25, 2023 07:29 PM IST

With solid display, NZ keep their perfect run going

Afghanistan had the Kiwis in trouble early on and but they let them off the hook with some poor fielding.

New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai during their match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
(ANI)
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 06:42 AM IST
By, Kolkata

Remembrance of editions past through ad campaigns

Richards twisting by the pool, Cork’s spaghetti Western act are some of the memorable commercials that help bring past editions to life.

After November 19, when the final is lost and won, will there be a campaign we will associate this World Cup with?(AFP)
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 09:04 AM IST
By, Kolkata

Denied a goal, India exit Merdeka after 2-4 loss

Naorem and Chhetri score and Chhangte would have made it 3-3 but for a poor refereeing decision

 The defensive frailties underscored the point Stimac makes: India need long training camps to get used to the intensity of international football.(AIFF)
Published on Oct 14, 2023 12:29 AM IST

Back problem makes Chhetri doubtful starter in Merdeka opener

If skipper does not start, Colaco could play in front against hosts Malaysia

Sunil Chhetri might not start vs Malaysia.(PTI)
Published on Oct 12, 2023 10:14 PM IST
By, Kolkata

That empty feeling at the World Cup

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

India fans during the match between Indian and Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, at Arun Jaitley Stadium
(ANI)
Published on Oct 11, 2023 08:04 PM IST
By, , Mumbai, Kolkata
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