Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
A T20 star who excelled in Test cricket, David Warner exits the international stage
David Warner's hopes of a fairy-tale T20 World Cup farewell dashed. Retires as Australia's top T20 scorer. Glowing tributes despite controversies.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 10:44 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal
Afghanistan stun Australia to throw Group 1 wide open
Gulbadin Naib's stellar bowling effort inspired Afghanistan to their first-ever win over Australia
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 12:22 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
SA hope Quinton de Kock continues to soar
The left-hander had a tough start to the tournament but he is now starting to come into his own
Published on Jun 20, 2024 08:26 PM IST
T20 World Cup: Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada help tame fighting USA in Super 8
The opener’s 74 and the fast bowler’s three strikes help the Proteas beat the impressive USA by 18 runs in Super 8 Group 2
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 12:22 AM IST
T20 World Cup: USA show leads impact of Associate Nations in tournament
While the co-hosts made it to the Super Eights, Scotland, Nepal and Netherlands too had their moments in the first round
Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:10 PM IST
T20 World Cup: Teams braced for spin battles in the Super Eights
With the Caribbean wickets expected to play slow, spinners are expected to call the shots more often
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
T20 World Cup: Timid Pakistan look into a hazy T20I future
Tame batting, pace bowling and comical fielding all leaves them with plenty to sort out after a first-round exit
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:27 AM IST
T20 World Cup: Mumbai’s Harmeet Singh living his cricket dream in the USA
The spinner talks about ex-teammates Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and more ahead of the T20 World Cup tie at New York
Published on Jun 11, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Saurabh Netravalkar: A coder and cricketer living the American dream
The left-arm pacer, who is also a software engineer at Oracle, bowled United States to a shock Super Over victory against Pakistan.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 09:47 PM IST
Marsh, Cummins and the rapport between two leaders
Cummins has led Australia to world titles in ODI and Test cricket. He did well in the IPL too but he's happy to take a back seat here
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:49 PM IST
T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit Sharma chases a final shot at Cup glory
He can make amends for the 2022 World T20 semi-final ouster and the 2023 ODI World Cup’s final heartbreak
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:27 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Will fatigue be a big factor at the T20 World Cup?
The players, who reported for the IPL ahead of the start on March 22, will now be on the road right up to the end of June in the World Cup.
Published on May 28, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
No trophy, no cry: The 2024 season will fill RCB fans with hope
A poor start and a good finish have given the Bengaluru team their template for success
Published on May 23, 2024 08:12 PM IST
IPL: Rajasthan Royals bowling trio set up win over RCB for spot in Qualifier 2
Boult’s spell first up followed by that of Ashwin and Chahal checked RCB’s innings before Jaiswal and Parag led the chase in Qualifier 1.
Published on May 23, 2024 12:13 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad
KKR find many leaders in the march to IPL 2024 final
Skipper Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy all have clicked for the twice former champs
Published on May 22, 2024 05:52 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad
IPL 2024: Starc’s rich spell floors Sunrisers, land KKR direct final berth
The Aussie fast bowler’s 3/34 dents SRH innings before unbeaten fifties by Venkatesh and Shreyas steer Kolkata home
Updated on May 22, 2024 04:53 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Ahmedabad
IPL 2024 Eliminator: Red-hot RCB a worry for stuttering Rajasthan Royals
The form of the Virat Kohli-inspired side looks a tough obstacle for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator.
Published on May 21, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Qualifier 1: Sunrisers and KKR, who ignited batting in IPL 2024, meet again
The top two teams in the league table began the trend of 200-plus totals being the new normal in the league this season.
Published on May 20, 2024 09:09 PM IST
RCB beat CSK for sixth win in a row, qualify for playoffs
The 27-run win victory gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru a slot in the playoffs while it eliminated the defending champions
Updated on May 19, 2024 04:55 AM IST
RCB, CSK clash in a battle for the last playoffs spot
RCB lost their first game against CSK this season but given that they have registered five wins in a row, they will fancy their chances on their home ground
Published on May 17, 2024 09:19 PM IST
'For India, Jasprit Bumrah is best with the new ball'
T20 is a challenging format and to do well at the World Cup, the bowlers will have to be at their best
Published on May 17, 2024 08:25 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
IPL: How GT failed to find balance after Hardik Pandya’s exit
Champions and runners-up in their first two IPL seasons, all that can go wrong did with Gujarat Titans
Published on May 14, 2024 08:31 PM IST
SRH's Abhishek Sharma making opening statement in IPL 2024
With Head for company, the left-hander has formed a potent partnership at the top of the order.
Updated on May 09, 2024 10:35 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Head, Abhishek hammer LSG by 10 wickets in IPL 2024
The openers rattled off 167 to reach the target in just 9.4 overs in Hyderabad, rising to third on the points table and closer to playoff.
Published on May 08, 2024 11:12 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Making a Starc difference: Impact Player rule must take some blame
KKR’s Aussie fast bowler exploited bowler-friendly conditions at Wankhede to hand solid win over Mumbai Indians
Published on May 04, 2024 06:35 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
IPL 2024: KKR prevail on slow track, all but end Mumbai Indians hopes
A fine 70 by Venkatesh Iyer helped KKR recover from a horror start to register their seventh win this season
Updated on May 03, 2024 11:54 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
After T20 World Cup snub, Rinku Singh has chance to showcase skills vs MI
Rinku has played 15 T20Is for India, scoring 356 runs at a strike rate of 176.23.
Published on May 02, 2024 11:48 PM IST
Why Yuzvendra Chahal can be the missing link in India's T20 World Cup plan
The leg-spinner is in great form for Rajasthan Royals, but will need the team’s backing as he does not bring in a second skill — batting
Updated on May 01, 2024 10:44 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Finisher the focus in IPL 2024 route to India’s T20 World Cup squad
The late hitter is a rare commodity, and Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson all will get the nod if selectors go by showing in the T20 league.
Published on Apr 29, 2024 09:25 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Rajat Patidar finally gets down to business
A poor stint with Team India took him off track but the batter has found his game again
Published on Apr 26, 2024 08:31 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai