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
India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy hockey highlights: IND thrash PAK 4-0
Get highlights of India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy hockey in Breda, here. The six-team tournament got off with a blockbuster start as India thrashed Pakistan 4-0
Updated on Jun 23, 2018 07:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
FIFA World Cup 2018, France vs Peru highlights: FRA beat PER, enter last 16
Follow highlights of France vs Peru, FIFA World Cup 2018 Group C encounter, here. France defeated Peru 1-0 to enter the Round of 16.
Updated on Jun 21, 2018 10:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
FIFA World Cup 2018, Iran vs Spain highlights: Diego Costa helps ESP beat IRN 1-0
Follow highlights of Iran vs Spain, FIFA World Cup 2018 Group B match, here. Spain defeated Iran 1-0 thanks to Diego Costa’s 54th minute goal to help them top Group B.
Updated on Jun 21, 2018 01:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
HS Prannoy looks to overcome inconsistency en route to badminton glory
HS Prannoy has lost several close contests that have proved costly in his badminton career but he is confident of getting his act together.
Updated on Jun 07, 2018 11:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Asian Games: Leander Paes makes a return, no Mahesh Bhupathi as captain
Leander Paes will feature in the Indian tennis team for the Asian Games, with Yuki Bhambri getting an exemption as he will likely feature in the US Open.
Updated on Jun 04, 2018 10:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Indian Olympic Association plans to bid for 2030 Asian and 2032 Olympic Games
The last sporting mega-event that India hosted was the Commonwealth Games in 2010, and now the IOA is planning to bid for the 2030 Asian and 2032 Olympic Games.
Updated on Jun 02, 2018 09:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
PV Sindhu looks to bounce back after missing Uber Cup due to injury
PV Sindhu aims to bounce back after she had to opt out of the Uber Cup badminton tournament due to an ankle sprain.
Updated on May 31, 2018 11:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson need to be groomed: Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani, former India wicket-keeper, says Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson can go a long way if groomed properly.
Updated on May 22, 2018 08:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Manish Pandey rues Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling display vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Though he did not single out any bowler, Manish Pandey felt that Sunrisers Hyderabad gave away about 20 runs extra which proved to be their undoing against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday
Updated on May 18, 2018 09:32 AM IST
Bangalore | Sandip Sikdar
Royal Challengers Bangalore can’t always rely on Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers: Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali said after Royal Challengers Bangalore’s win over Sunrisers Hyderabad that the team can’t always be relying on Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers
Updated on May 18, 2018 08:41 AM IST
Bangalore | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018, RCB vs SRH: AB de Villiers, Moeen Ali hit fifties
Fifties from AB de Villiers and Moeen Ali powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to 218/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2018 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
Updated on May 17, 2018 11:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bangalore | Sandip Sikdar
Royal Challengers Bangalore stay alive in IPL 2018 with big win vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Royal Challengers Bangalore rode on a solid batting performance to prevail over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2018 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
Updated on May 18, 2018 08:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Bangalore | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018: Royal Challengers Bangalore are desperate to win, says coach Daniel Vettori
Though Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have a tough game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) a repeat of their performance against Kings XI Punjab should be more than enough to get the job but a win would still not guarantee them an IPL 2018 playoffs spot as that depends on other results.
Updated on May 16, 2018 08:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | Sandip Sikdar
Our bowlers have adapted better than others, says SRH coach Tom Moody
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody says his bowlers have adapted and exploited the conditions best in IPL 2018.
Updated on May 16, 2018 11:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bangalore | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018: Royal Challengers Bangalore aim to continue late revival against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The consecutive victories over Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab have revived Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2018 play-off hopes, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have been on a roll with nine wins.
Updated on May 16, 2018 06:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bangalore | Sandip Sikdar
Highlights, IPL 2018, Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB thrash KXIP by 10 wickets
Get highlights of Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, here. RCB thrashed KXIP by 10 wickets to stay alive in IPL 2018.
Updated on May 14, 2018 10:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
Highlights, Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018: Ambati Rayudu guides CSK to win
Get highlights of IPL 2018 match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pune today. Ambati Rayudu guided Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Updated on May 13, 2018 07:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018 highlights, Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals: KXIP win by 6 wickets
Get highlights of Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, here. Rajasthan Royals lost to Kings XI Punjab by six wickets after KL Rahul scored a brilliant 84 not out in their IPL 2018 match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore tonight.
Updated on May 06, 2018 11:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
Saina Nehwal happy with new momentum, targets Asiad medal
India’s former world No 1, who beat PV Sindhu for the Commonwealth Games gold and claimed a Badminton Asian Championships bronze, has set her sights on the Asian Games.
Updated on May 05, 2018 11:47 PM IST
New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
Highlights, Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018: DD win by 4 runs (D/L method)
Delhi Daredevils defeated Rajasthan Royals by four runs (D/L method) in an IPL 2018 thriller which went till the last ball at the Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi tonight. Get highlights of Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 here.
Updated on May 03, 2018 12:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018 highlights, Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab: KXIP beat DD by 4 runs in thriller
Get highlights of IPL 2018 match between Delhi Daredevils (DD) vs (KXIP) Kings XI Punjab, here. Delhi Daredevils lost to Kings XI Punjab by 4 runs at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Monday.
Updated on Apr 23, 2018 11:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
Highlights, Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018: K Gowtham guides RR to 3-wicket win
Get highlights of Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs (MI) Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur here. The Royals won by three wickets and two balls to spare
Updated on Apr 22, 2018 11:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar
Sanju Samson not worried about India selection, says focus solely on IPL 2018
Sanju Samson, who has been a standout performer for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018, talks on vanishing from the India scene after making his debut in 2015 and how Dav Whatmore helped him grow as a cricketer
Updated on Apr 20, 2018 09:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018: Rajasthan Royals were 15-20 runs short against KKR, says Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane said that Kolkata Knight Riders were clearly the better side against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 encounter in Jaipur on Wednesday
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 10:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018: Robin Uthappa all praise for Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik
Robin Uthappa lauded Dinesh Karthik’s captaincy as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to an easy win over Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 encounter on Wednesday
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 10:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders ease to seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane began well but the Dinesh Karthik-led side gained control before easing to their first away victory in Indian Premier League.
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 09:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sandip Sikdar
IPL an ideal platform to express oneself as a batsman: Rajasthan Royals’ Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson and Rajasthan Royals batsmen will be full of confidence after winning their last two games, but they face a different challenge when they take on the Kolkata Knight Riders spin troika of Kuldeep Yadav, Sunil Narine and Piyush Chawla in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match
Updated on Apr 17, 2018 10:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sandip Sikdar
IPL 2018: Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders aim to continue winning momentum
While Rajasthan Royals (RR) have won their last two IPL 2018 games, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) returned to winning ways with a 71-run victory over Delhi Daredevils (DD) earlier this week.
Updated on Apr 17, 2018 06:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sandip Sikdar
In battle between Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, Indian badminton the winner
Saina Nehwal defeated PV Sindhu to clinch the women’s singles gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Sunday.
Updated on Apr 16, 2018 08:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar
2018 Commonwealth Games badminton highlights: K Srikanth settles for silver
Get highlights of the Kidambi Srikanth vs Lee Chong Wei, 2018 Commonwealth Games badminton men’s singles final, here.
Updated on Apr 15, 2018 08:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sandip Sikdar