Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
The three cricketers
Who is next after Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman, ask Sanjjeev K Samyal and Amol Karhadkar. Trio's performance in 2011 | Vintage warriors | Wonder years
Updated on Dec 29, 2011 01:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal and Amol Karhadkar
Wiser after England, India eye early start
Sources have indicated that the Indian cricket board is looking at a suggestion to send their key Test players early to Australia to prepare well for the tough series. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Nov 23, 2011 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Attack of the clone: Bravo shows class
Hits third Test century to match his legendary cousin stroke for stroke as West Indies dominate Day 2; Ashwin-Aaron strikes give India late cheer. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Super line-up
Updated on Nov 24, 2011 01:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Youngsters a silver lining in dark cloud
Young turks gave India something to feel good about in a dismal series. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Sep 17, 2011 01:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Cardiff
On crutches from England
India lose last match too, return winless from the forgettable tour. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Sep 18, 2011 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Cardiff
Curtain call for wonderWall
From the first time he entered the Test arena at Lord’s in 1996, his class has shone through. But Rahul Dravid will look back at his one-day career with equal satisfaction. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Track record | Dravid says
Updated on Sep 16, 2011 03:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Cardiff
Courage in line of fire
Four members of India's World Cup-winning side have been included in the ICC's ODI team of the year. Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Zaheer Khan made the lineup. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Sep 13, 2011 02:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
No glory despite guts
India and England finally dished out a thrilling one-day spectacle at the Lord's on Sunday. There was little to separate the teams in the fourth game and it proved impossible to predict the winner till the last over. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Sep 12, 2011 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Old haunt, few hopefuls
With each game in the one-day series, India have got closer to England but victory remains elusive. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team return to the stage from where they started the beleaguered tour. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Sep 11, 2011 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
India ride on sixth sense
When England bowlers scythed through India's top order, it appeared MS Dhoni had got his combination wrong. His main reason behind playing Ravindra Jadeja would have been to fill in the fifth bowler's spot. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Sep 10, 2011 12:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
India drenched, fear of washout
Another humiliating defeat against England has completely shaken the visitors who inch closer to series whitewash. Sanjjeev K Samyal writes. From bad to worse
Updated on Sep 08, 2011 01:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Southampton
PK delivers with brain, not brawn
If Rahul Dravid is the batting star of the visitors, Praveen Kumar is the bowling hero. He is a cerebral performer who outwits the batsmen with craft, reports Sanjjeev K Samyal. Praveen in numbers
Updated on Sep 07, 2011 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Southampton
Injured Sachin out of England ODIs
Tendulkar's likely last full tour of England ends in disappointment. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. BCCI statement | When he sneezed | England jinx continues, Sachin toed away
Updated on Sep 06, 2011 01:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Southampton
Rain after some sunshine
India's quest for a morale-boosting victory was on Saturday dashed after persistent rain forced abandonment of their first ODI against England after the visitors found themselves in a comfortable position in Chester-le-Street. Sanjjeev K Samyal writes. Scorecard
Updated on Sep 04, 2011 02:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chester-le-street
India meet host Eng in first game of 5 match ODI series today
World champions will be under pressure to put up an improved show in ODIs. Sanjjeev K Samyal writes. Match reckoner | Five things India could look forward to
Updated on Sep 03, 2011 10:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chester Le Street
Looking for a new dawn
This is not a kind place for visiting teams and the best of them find the going tough. Blame it on the Manchester United effect, which Arsenal will vouch for. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Match Reckoner | Key players| Performance in Twenty-20 cricket
Updated on Aug 31, 2011 01:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Manchester
Not always a badge of honour
To understand the extent of football rivalry and team loyalties in England, you just need to wear the badge of one and roam into the other’s territory.
Updated on Aug 28, 2011 11:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Leicester
Canterbury Tales: A perfect homecoming for Kent hero
There was a certain buzz around the Kent County Cricket Club dressing room. It is always special for local teams to host international sides, but this time it was extra special as the hero of the touring party happened to be one of their former players. Canterbury is home to Rahul Dravid in England, where he spent a great summer in 2000.
Updated on Aug 27, 2011 12:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Canterbury
With fresh blood, India finally win on English soil
Riding on a strong batting performance, India finally halted their sequence of defeats on the England tour on Thursday. It was their first victory after two tour games and four Tests. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Aug 25, 2011 11:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Hove
Battered and the barren
India’s new-ball attack is gasping ahead of the ODIs. Ishant Sharma, S Sreesanth and Praveen Kumar didn't end up as heroes but they couldn't be faulted for lack of effort. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.India's ODI artillery | Just shaken
Updated on Aug 24, 2011 02:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Finally, it's Oval and out
Tendulkar and Mishra's valiant fightback fails to stop England from romping home to a 4-0 rout. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard| Pics | An English bummer | India whitewashed
Updated on Aug 23, 2011 11:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
...And the humiliation follows on
With tailenders chipping in, India reached 300 for the first time in the series. Following on, India were 129 for three with Sachin Tendulkar and nightwatchman Amit Mishra at the crease. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.Scorecard | The master centurions
Updated on Aug 22, 2011 01:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
India have a mountain to climb
India's nightmare tour continued on the third day of the fourth Test. At the end of the day, India trailed by 488 runs with five wickets remaining. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Aug 21, 2011 12:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Going round & round at Oval
England again exposed India's shallow reserves on the second day of the fourth Test at The Oval on Friday. Led by an inspired Ishant Sharma, the visitors started the day well and dominated the first session but fizzled out as the day wore on to be under pressure at the close of play. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Aug 20, 2011 01:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Thank heavens!
With things looking increasingly gloomy for India at lunch, the visitors were rescued from more misery by rain on the first day of the fourth and final Test. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Score card
Updated on Aug 19, 2011 01:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
For honour, if not glory
The Oval ground is not known to be very kind to the greats of the game. The greatest, Don Bradman, learnt that in 1948, when he was out for a duck in his last Test innings. If he would have got four runs, he would have boasted a Test average of 100. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Whitewash or facesaver? | Match reckoner | It all happened here
Updated on Aug 18, 2011 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
India losing battle on the third front too
Now we know why Rahul Dravid is known as The Wall - 'because the ball bounces off him' wrote a local critic here, ridiculing Team India's fielding effort at Edgbaston. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Dropping chances
Updated on Aug 17, 2011 01:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
When reserves run dry
Chris Tremlett was supposed to be the man to turn the heat on the Indian batsmen with his steep bounce. He got injured but there's been no respite for the visitors. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Problem areas
Updated on Aug 16, 2011 12:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Birmingham
England are reaping benefits of giving priority to Test cricket
It was a proud moment for former England batting stalwart Dennis Amiss, deputy chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board. His four-year goal has been accomplished; and the icing on the cake was England also becoming No 1 on his home ground, Edgbaston.
Updated on Feb 03, 2012 04:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Birmingham
Eng crush India in 3rd Test, snatch No.1 Test spot
India's reputation as a good Test nation lay in tatters at the end of the third Test at Edgbaston. England completed an innings and 242 runs win to snatch the No. 1 ranking. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. The dreaded numbers | Simply outplayed
Updated on Aug 14, 2011 01:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Birmingham