Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
Cliffhanger in store as India top-order stumbles in chase of 145
Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes three wickets in the final session as India need another 100 for victory with six wickets in hand
Published on Dec 24, 2022 08:28 PM IST
IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer save the day for India
The visitors were struggling at 94/4 before the 159-run stand between the duo got them back in the game
Published on Dec 23, 2022 11:10 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
IPL Auction: How Vivrant Sharma went from being SRH net bowler to their big punt
The 23-year-old J&K allrounder has impressed in domestic cricket this season but can he carry forward that form to the IPL?
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 10:40 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Umesh shines as Kuldeep gets benched
The left-arm wrist spinner was India's best bowler in the first Test but couldn't find a place in the playing XI for the second match
Published on Dec 22, 2022 08:05 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Confident India eye more WTC points
Skipper KL Rahul took a blow on the hand during nets but is expected to play the Mirpur Test
Published on Dec 21, 2022 10:05 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
A new spin: Kuldeep Yadav finds his rhythm
The wrist-spinner could be a regular match-winner for India but his performances haven't always matched up to his potential.
Updated on Dec 20, 2022 09:34 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Full house: Why women's cricket is bringing in the crowds
The overall fan turnout and interest during the India vs Australia series is a good sign for the Women’s IPL next year too.
Published on Dec 20, 2022 05:35 PM IST
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Shafali's lone hand in vain as Australia win third T20I
The opener hit a fine half century but India fail to chase Australia's 172
Published on Dec 14, 2022 11:02 PM IST
Breaking bad: Why are so many Indian cricketers getting injured?
Too many formats, too much cricket, botched-up recoveries or simply not enough fitness work?
Published on Dec 14, 2022 08:53 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Australia canter to nine-wicket win over India
Beth Mooney smashes unbeaten 89 as visitors chase down 173 to go 1-0 up in five-match T20I series
Published on Dec 09, 2022 10:55 PM IST
Unadkat Interview: Domestic cricket has become more challenging because of IPL
Saurashtra have transformed into a formidable force and their captain has played a huge role in this change
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 04:12 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Shreyas Iyer rises to the short-ball challenge
The Mumbai batter found the going tough for a while but is now starting to find his feet again
Published on Dec 03, 2022 08:23 PM IST
How the Northeast can find its feet at the elite level
Ridiculing will not help. The BCCI needs a plan and here are some that might help
Published on Nov 26, 2022 08:03 PM IST
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Players who caught the eye
N Jagadeeshan led the charts as a number of players on the periphery of national and IPL selection nets caught the eye during the group stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Published on Nov 24, 2022 08:06 PM IST
Time to reshape Rishabh Pant’s T20 batting approach
Outstanding in Tests and very effective in ODIs, the wicketkeeper-batter will be a fit in India’s T20 playing eleven if he rectifies his foot movement to avoid miscuing shots
Published on Nov 20, 2022 12:24 AM IST
India pay the price for poor selection calls
The tame semi-final elimination in the T20 World Cup was due to poor planning and ignoring players who would have been far better suited to deliver.
Published on Nov 13, 2022 11:14 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Twenty20 vision: India needs a new mindset and specialisation
The next T20 World Cup is in June 2024 in the Caribbean but the BCCI needs to start planning now.
Published on Nov 11, 2022 09:28 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav batting at 80-90 percent, he has even more shots: Sarfaraz Khan
The prolific Mumbai batter says senior teammate Suryakumar Yadav only got better waiting for India selection and backs him to bat even better in the T20 World Cup knockouts
Updated on Nov 07, 2022 10:54 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Suryakumar: Tune-up at Parsee Gymkhana, full throttle in Australia
The India batter’s sensational knocks at the T20 World Cup is the result of specific preparation at his Mumbai club, says ex-teammate and current Parsee Gymkhana coach Vinayak Mane
Published on Nov 07, 2022 10:11 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
T20 World Cup: England seal nervy win over Sri Lanka, oust Australia
The result sent England and Group 1 toppers New Zealand through while Australia, who also finished with seven points for a three-way tie, were edged out due to inferior net run rate.
Published on Nov 05, 2022 08:39 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
For Sarfaraz, the wait for an India cap gets longer
Despite dominating domestic cricket over the last two seasons, the selectors have overlooked him for the tour of Bangladesh.
Published on Nov 02, 2022 09:09 PM IST
It's time to show that I deserve that spot: Gill after 55-ball 126
The knock silenced those who were questioning his selection in India’s T20 squad for the New Zealand series ahead of Shaw
Published on Nov 01, 2022 09:49 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Zimbabwe conjure up a miracle as Pakistan lose another thriller
Pakistan are in fifth spot in Group 2 after losing both their opening games
Published on Oct 27, 2022 11:26 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Stoinis gives Sri Lanka the treatment
The Australia all-rounder tears into the bowling and steers the holders to a crucial seven-wicket victory in Perth, helping the hosts bounce back after defeat to NZ
Updated on Oct 25, 2022 10:13 PM IST
Tendulkar's crucial warning for Rohit Sharma, Rahul on tackling Shaheen Afridi
He advises India’s top-order led by skipper Rohit Sharma how to stop the Pakistan spearhead in the high-profile T20 World Cup clash at the MCG on Sunday
Published on Oct 22, 2022 05:47 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
The fine art of fielding in the T20 age
It is the great intangible in cricket. You can't put a number to it but if you mess up, you will pay a heavy price
Updated on Oct 19, 2022 11:46 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
No election is easy, no cricket match is easy: Sandeep Patil
Looking for a fresh challenge, the 66-year-old has decided to contest the Mumbai Cricket Association’s election for the president’s post from the Mumbai Cricket Group
Published on Oct 19, 2022 11:04 PM IST
Dissecting the ever-evolving T20 batting
Sanjay Bangar, former India all-rounder and batting coach, and now RCB head coach, breaks it down to show how it is much more than power-hitting in T20 cricket
Published on Oct 18, 2022 08:39 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Sachin Tendulkar's sharp verdict on Shami replacing Bumrah in India's T20WC team
Ever since Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament, the Indian team management has been sweating over who will bowl in the slog overs
Updated on Oct 18, 2022 07:45 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
From slower balls to yorkers: The art of bowling in T20s
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun breaks down what works and what doesn't in the slam-bang format
Published on Oct 17, 2022 08:14 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
