Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
Yardstick unclear amid surprise selections
Murali Vijay will have a lot to prove in the Champions Trophy. Among the 15 members picked by the selectors, the opener will be the one under most scrutiny. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Gauti, Yuvi fail to make the cut
Updated on May 05, 2013 03:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Numbers do lie when it comes to Tendulkar
With Sachin Tendulkar, it's never safe to speculate. It can come back to haunt you. He's proved himself over and over again in his long career. And it's time for him to do it again - this time in the Indian T20 league. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on May 02, 2013 11:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Powerplay: There’s a lot of wind in these willows
Gone are the days of Tiger Pataudi who would pick the bat closest to the dressing room door and walk out to face the bowlers. Now is the era of tailor-made bats. The shape, balance, punch and power are all valued very highly, Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. The weapons of destruction
Updated on May 01, 2013 09:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Youth and anger makes it ugly
Virat Kohli's way of celebrating a win or relishing a milestone is usually decorated with a couple of explicit words. A few aggressive fist pumps and punching the air are a part of the rejoicing. More important the occasion or feat, the more prominent is this feature. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Apr 28, 2013 11:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
MI's big question: Who will counter RCB's ace bomber?
The main focus at Friday's practice session at the Wankhede Stadium was on the body language of the Mumbai Indians bowlers. Everyone was looking at hints of vulnerability. If they were nervous, there were no obvious signs. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Face off
Updated on Apr 27, 2013 10:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Smile, the everlasting smile...
Perfectly sensible characters start talking about divine intervention. It's the kind of sway Sachin Tendulkar holds in India, more so over his city, Mumbai. As Tendulkar celebrates his 40th birthday, HT brings you his early days, before he captured the imagination of the cricketing world. Sanjjeev K Samyal writes.There's no stopping Sachin
Updated on Apr 24, 2013 09:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Rohit and rudderless Warriors settle show
Brilliant batting by the Mumbai Indians’ top-order and Pune Warriors skipper Angelo Mathews’ unimaginative captaincy helped the hosts take the Maharashtra derby by 41 runs at the Wankhede Stadium today, reports Sanjjeev K Samyal.
Updated on Apr 14, 2013 12:30 AM IST
Hindustantimes.com | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
The neighbourhood brawl
In the budding T20 rivalry, the stats favour Mumbai, who have won three of the four contests. But the last time they clashed at the Wankhede, Pune trumped the hosts in a low-scoring game. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Apr 13, 2013 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Slapgate still resonates, all these years later
For a man who has been in the centre of so many raging controversies, it was strange to see Harbhajan Singh being just another normal player at practice on Friday. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Sreesanth cries another river | Don't compare Gambhir-Kohli spat with slapgate: Sreesanth
Updated on Apr 13, 2013 08:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Fletcher gets a lifeline despite just two consolation wins to show
Surprisingly, the Indian cricket board has rewarded Duncan Fletcher with a year's extension. Actually, it ensures Fletcher a run till the 2015 World Cup. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. India under Duncan Fletcher
Updated on Mar 16, 2013 02:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Pace the ace at Mohali
“Definitely, the bounce will be better at Mohali and the wicket will be harder than Hyderabad and Chennai,” said former India pacer, national selector and Punjab coach, Bhupinder Singh Sr. When India struggled against Mohali pace
Updated on Mar 10, 2013 01:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Spin rules once again, Aussies roll over and die
There was no hiding the emotions inside the dressing rooms at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The mood was all visible through the glass walls. Two down and needing 195 to make India bat again, the visitors' camp wore a grim look at the start of the fourth day. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. India crush Australia | Go down, stay under
Updated on Mar 06, 2013 10:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Haggard bunch now turns up very smartly
India’s spin bowlers have found their rhythm against Australia. India's spin attack is functioning like a well-oiled machine and it can be said they have exorcised their ghosts of the England series. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Mar 05, 2013 11:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Doubled over after another double
The meek surrender of Australia has been baffling. Addressing the press on Sunday after C Pujara and Murali Vijay had toyed with his pace attack, Australian coach Mickey Arthur was at pains to explain the lack of success of his speed merchants. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Mar 05, 2013 12:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
DC’s memories linger on in Uppal
Coming to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, there are several reminders that it was home to the Deccan Chargers. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Mar 05, 2013 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Young guns go ballistic, India tighten noose
Teaming up Pujara and Vijay tame Australia with classy hundreds, put India on top in the Hyderabad Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium today. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.Scorecard | Day 2 | Pujara's range | Their corner
Updated on Mar 04, 2013 10:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
‘Cricket needs more characters’
Big Merv must have loved every moment in the stands on the opening day of the second Test, especially the afternoon session when Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag brought alive the crowd by playing along to their calls.
Updated on Mar 03, 2013 01:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal
Swing, spin and similar slide
Increasingly, as the series has progressed, Michael Clarke has resembled the captain on the burning deck. Despite his heroic 91, the skipper again saw Australia crumble around him. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Mar 03, 2013 02:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Spin-drop silence as Ashwin gets ready again
There is palpable nervousness in the Australia camp too, but it is for a different reason, though. They are reeling under the impact of R Ashwin, who claimed 12 wickets in Heading into the second Test. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Hyderabad dossier |Match reckoner | They say
Updated on Mar 02, 2013 02:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Pattinson can spring a surprise
After how England managed to beat India at their own game - spin - it's natural for other teams to follow suit. Australia are not harbouring any such ambitions, though. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Mar 02, 2013 01:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Hyderabad dilemma: Who to play is the question
Despite a comfortable win in Chennai, there is a strong argument for making a few changes for the second Test to be played at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium from Saturday. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Mar 01, 2013 10:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
T20 bonhomie rubs off on big rivalry
Australia opener David Warner was batting on the centre square on which moments ago India had crushed Australia by eight wickets, and among those bowling to him were India skipper MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Feb 28, 2013 11:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Serving slow to stay steady
MS Dhoni couldn’t have missed the similarities when he arrived for the media conference as the victorious captain on Wednesday. A couple of months ago against England, his team had begun the series in identical fashion. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Losing steam
Updated on Feb 28, 2013 10:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hyderabad
Dazed Aussies grapple with Dhoni hangover
From Australia captain's comments at the presentation ceremony and the media conference later, it was obvious MS Dhoni's influence on the match was playing on his mind. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Atop the pecking order | Scorecard
Updated on Feb 27, 2013 11:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
India leave Australia in a spin
When the two captains chose contrasting bowling combinations, the main point of interest was who has got it wrong? Pace helps but the spin back-up is more important - Clarke will agree after the first Test. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Feb 26, 2013 10:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
Aussies too aggressive for their own good
Facing a deficit of 192, Australia were struggling at 121 for four. Surprisingly, Wade took on Harbhajan Singh with a presumptuous sweep shot and was bowled. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Feb 25, 2013 11:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
Cool captain turns heat on Aussies
There isn't a more stressful job in the cricket world than captaining India. But Dhoni has continued to amaze the way he has managed to keep his mind uncluttered by the pressures of the job when it comes to focusing on his own performance. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Feb 25, 2013 10:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
Sachin Tendulkar schools speed guns against Australia
Sachin Tendulkar didn't disappoint his legion of fans, playing a masterly hand of 71 not out to pull India out of the woods on the second day of the first Test on Saturday. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Feb 24, 2013 09:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
Opposing review costs India dear
If at the end of the first day’s play of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India cannot claim to have the advantage in the first Test, it can be blamed on a big umpiring blunder. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Feb 23, 2013 12:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
Ashwin spins, Clarke grins
Offie Ashwin runs through Australia top order but skipper Clarke makes the most of lucky reprieve to strike ton that rescues the visitors' innings. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Feb 23, 2013 09:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal