Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata and has been a sport journalist for over three decades. He writes mainly on football.
Articles by Dhiman Sarkar
Goalkeepers’ form could be a worry in India's World Cup qualifier vs Kuwait
Experience and size makes Gurpreet Singh Sandhu most likely to start but he hasn’t had a good season.
Published on Jun 04, 2024 08:10 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Know how special this match is for India: Midfielder Sahal Samad
After a season blighted by injuries, attacking midfielder says he is back to 100% ahead of Thursday’s game against Kuwait
Published on Jun 03, 2024 11:27 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Champions League: Carvajal scores a point for Castilla in Real's 15th triumph
Including skipper Nacho, four players in the squad that beat Borussia Dortmund in the final were from the 2011-12 development team.
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 09:13 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Jadon Sancho’s chance to redeem season and ghosts of Wembley
Frozen at Manchester United, he has flourished at Dortmund and can play the Champions League final t a venue where he missed a penalty in the final of the Euros
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:40 AM IST
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Champions League final: Whatever happens at Wembley, Kroos going out at his peak
He is one of the reasons why Real are in the Champions League final and only four players at the club have more minutes this season.
Published on May 30, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer's Knights shine a light on Kolkata
The city may not be a lot of things but its football clubs have dominated the last Indian season before its IPL team topped the best T20 tournament.
Updated on May 27, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Not at their best but Manchester City still good enough to make history
3-1 win against West Ham makes City the first team to win fourth successive Premier League titles
Published on May 19, 2024 11:13 PM IST
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Chhetri Exclusive: The mind says right decision, kid in me says, ‘one more game’
India need to look beyond me and if we win against Kuwait, the next striker can learn against quality teams, says the skipper on his international retirement.
Updated on May 17, 2024 09:14 AM IST
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Sunil Chhetri rose above the ordinariness of football in India
As striker and skipper, he ensured a smooth succession from Bhaichung Bhutia and then surpassed his idol
Updated on May 16, 2024 02:48 PM IST
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IPL 2024: Beating cramps and dehydration, the KKR way
It is a full-time job that begins before a game and continues after, say strength-and-conditioning coaches.
Published on May 14, 2024 09:44 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders shine and it smells of team spirit
Nitish Rana credits coach Chandrakant Pandit and mentor Gautam Gambhir for backing players.
Updated on May 13, 2024 06:35 AM IST
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KKR beat MI in rain-hit game, become first team to qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs
The 18-run win in the match reduced to 16 overs each took the two-time champions to 18 points
Published on May 12, 2024 12:55 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Ralte may miss Kuwait tie
Preparing for university exam, the India midfielder, adjudged ISL10 player of the final, has asked to not be considered for the World Cup qualifiers in June
Published on May 09, 2024 12:11 PM IST
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Hummels gives Dortmund a shot at redemption
Centre-back’s goal shuts out PSG and takes Dortmund back to Wembley where in 2013 they had lost the Champions League final
Published on May 08, 2024 06:06 PM IST
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For Ipswich Town, McKenna’s gold
The manager won successive promotions to take “The Tractors” back to Premier League after 22 years
Published on May 07, 2024 06:37 PM IST
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Mumbai City FC down Mohun Bagan, lift ISL title
Mumbai rally from 0-1 at halftime to win the ISL final 3-1 at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium
Updated on May 04, 2024 11:05 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Mumbai between Habas and Bagan’s bid to complete circle
Not always is the final of a league-cum-knockout competition a meeting of the best teams. Saturday’s ISL final is.
Published on May 03, 2024 09:43 PM IST
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Seven minutes enough to score two, three goals: Vikram Partap Singh
Only Indian to score a hattrick in ISL10, the Mumbai City attacker says Saturday’s final against Mohun Bagan is the biggest club game of his career
Published on May 03, 2024 06:37 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
How the Füllkrug-Sancho tango helped Dortmund down PSG
The centre-forward was efficient, the wide right effervescent in 1-0 win at home on Wednesday
Published on May 02, 2024 07:21 PM IST
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Cummings and Samad help Mohun Bagan into ISL final
Sunday’s 2-0 win against Odisha FC erased the 1-2 defeat in the first-leg of the semi-final tie
Published on Apr 28, 2024 11:34 PM IST
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Anti-skill bowling could be IPL’s future: Ten Doeschate
Heavy hitting is what people seem to want so long as it is competitive, says Deep Dasgupta
Published on Apr 27, 2024 08:51 PM IST
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Jonny Bairstow's century takes Punjab Kings home v KKR in record IPL, T20 chase
The Englishman hammered a 48-ball 108 not out as PBKS gunned down KKR's 261/6 with eight wickets and eight balls remaining.
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 03:03 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Comeback win for Odisha FC thanks to Roy KrishnaUntitled Story
League shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant lose first leg semi-final 1-2 after both teams end with 10 players
Published on Apr 23, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Is it time for Shreyas Iyer's KKR to rest Mitchell Starc in IPL 2024?
Most expensive buy in IPL 2024 has an economy rate between the 16-20 overs that is fourth worst and is leaking 57.8 runs for a wicket in powerplay.
Published on Apr 22, 2024 08:19 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Champions League: Real Madrid switch style to knock out holders Man City
Used to bossing the ball in La Liga, the visitors showed defensive discipline to shut out the defending champions.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 05:10 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Champions League: Comeback tales from near and far
PSG and Dortmund showed the importance of keeping the faith
Published on Apr 17, 2024 04:29 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Bagan’s high, Hyderabad blues and other ISL trends
With Bagan’s turnaround, Habas led successful comeback of coaches.
Published on Apr 16, 2024 11:26 PM IST
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ISL League Shield: Colaco and Cummings goals make Bagan India champs
The 2-1 win against Mumbai City FC makes Kolkata giants best after ISL10 league phase.
Published on Apr 15, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Why Germany likes the Leverkusen fairytale
Players in Alonso’s team can be crucial to Germany in the European championship and the club can challenge Bayern again.
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
‘We have unfinished business in ISL’: Mumbai City FC's Chhangte
Afghanistan was a wake-up call and we will come back stronger, said the India and Mumbai City attacker ahead of Monday’s shield decider against Mohun Bagan.
Published on Apr 13, 2024 03:26 PM IST
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