From badminton to cricket, Sandip Sikdar writes on many sporting disciplines. He has the experience of working in digital, news agency as well as print organisations. Motorsport remains his first love.
Articles by Sandip Sikdar
Badminton Worlds: Prannoy finds his 'zone' to beat Axelsen
The ninth seed won 13-21, 21-15, 21-16 in a contest that lasted an hour and eight minutes to assure himself of a medal.
Published on Aug 25, 2023 10:49 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Listless Sindhu knocked out of world championships
The former champion, woefully out of form, squandered a 9-0 second game lead before losing in straight games to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in Copenhagen
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 08:18 AM IST
Ranchi to host Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in October-November
Ranchi has been chosen to hold the women’s tournament in October-November.
Published on Aug 22, 2023 07:28 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Can Sindhu, the big-tournament player, turn up?
The Indian star hasn't had the best of years but the world championships usually see her find a higher gear
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 07:52 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Fulton mantra: Delegate on-pitch decisions, help build flexibility
India’s chief hockey coach stresses on the half press and teamwork; the Asian Champions Trophy win shows the players are implementing them
Published on Aug 13, 2023 09:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
India stage sensational turnaround to win Asian Champions Trophy
The Harmanpreet-led outfit came from behind to beat Malaysia in the final
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 04:34 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
Impressive India beat Japan, enter Asian Champions Trophy 2023 final
The Harmanpreet-led outfit hardly put a foot wrong in a compelling semi-final performance
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 04:40 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
FIH drops plan to trial new penalty corner version
The global hockey body was considering a tweak as a safety measure to protect the first rusher and defenders
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:24 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
How Kieran Govers went from the hockey turf to a coal mine and back
A two-time world champion and Olympic medallist, the Australian, who is now Malaysia's assistant coach, decided to work in a coal mine after retiring
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
India prepare ‘final’ gift on Sreejesh’s 300th
In the semi-final, the hosts run into Japan, the only team they haven't managed to be in the tournament
Published on Aug 10, 2023 11:21 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
'Whatever happened to me in the last two years wasn’t right'
Former India skipper Rani Rampal doesn't know why she is being kept out of the senior national team
Published on Aug 10, 2023 10:13 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
No formal request for HIL window yet: FIH
Approval for the window is critical for the HIL to be conducted as foreign players can participate in the lucrative league only if they are not on national duty
Published on Aug 10, 2023 02:52 PM IST
Asian Champions Trophy: India knock out Pakistan, face Japan in semis
Harmanpreet (15th, 23rd) scored a brace while Jugraj (36th) and Akashdeep (55th) scored one each to extend India’s unbeaten run against Pakistan to 16 matches
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
India vs Pakistan: A rivalry surviving on legacy
In the last 15 games between the two sides, India have won 12, two ended in draws while one was a no-result
Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
Dutchman Kruis appointed coach of India junior men and women's teams
The vastly experienced coach will mentor the teams in the build up to the Junior World Cups, to be held in November-December
Published on Aug 08, 2023 07:29 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Chennai
Asian Games hockey: India grouped with Pakistan
Defending champions Japan are also in India’s Pool A; the women’s team, runners-up at the 2018 Jakarta Games, are in Pool A with South Korea
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:56 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India beat South Korea after five years, in semis
The hosts won 3-2 to stay on top of the points table in the six-team Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai
Published on Aug 08, 2023 12:14 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Asian Champions Trophy: Selvam Karthi inspires India to 5-0 rout of Malaysia
Son of watchman and house help, the local player who has risen from a humble background guides India to five-star show in the continental hockey event
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 02:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Despite loss, HS Prannoy savours run to the Australian Open final
The India No.1 lost a marathon match to China’s Weng Hongyang, but was pleased with his consistency ahead of World Championships in Copenhagen later in August
Published on Aug 06, 2023 08:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Consistency now his ally, HS Prannoy enters second final of year
The 31-year-old beat compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in straight games to enter the final of the Australian Open badminton tournament
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Talented Priyanshu Rajawat books semis battle against HS Prannoy
The 21-year-old was in superb form as he beat Srikanth 21-13, 21-8 in just 30 minutes
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:25 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Wasteful India draw 1-1 against Japan
The hosts dominated the match but converted only one of their 14 penalty corner chances while Japan made use of their short corners better
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Asian Champions Trophy: India cruise past China as tougher challenges await
The Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit eased into the Asian Champions Trophy with a 7-2 win in their opener
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:21 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Asian test for India ahead of Asian Games
The six-team Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Chennai will be a prelude to India’s quest for gold in Hangzhou to seal direct qualification for Paris Olympics
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:53 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘Working to secure commitments necessary for Hyderabad E-Prix'
When the provisional calendar for the 2023-24 season was announced in June, Hyderabad was missing from the 17-race season.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:55 AM IST
Lakshya’s run ends in Japan Open semis
India’s world No.13, who has been in excellent form, rallied to win the second game before losing to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a hard-fought match
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Lakshya enters third consecutive semi-final
Sen will be the only Indian in action on Saturday after HS Prannoy and the pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their respective QFs
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Malaysia’s Muhammad Hafiz Hashim approved as PV Sindhu’s coach
The double Olympic medallist, struggling for consistency this season, will be guided by the former All England champion until the Paris Olympics
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 01:47 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Rubbing shoulders with Dressel, Ledecky gives Nehra confidence
Aryan Nehra trains under Florida university’s swimming programme, which has produced Olympic champions such as Ryan Lochte, Tracy Caulkins, Conor Dwyer
Published on Jul 16, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Ranchi likely to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy
The Indian women’s hockey team has won the event only once (2016) out of six editions.
Published on Jul 13, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
