Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
No 1 spot slipping away
The England batsmen piled on India's misery on Friday with Alastair Cook narrowly missing his maiden triple hundred, leaving India to score 486 runs to avoid an innings defeat. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.Scorecard | Stat attack | Key numbers
Updated on Aug 13, 2011 01:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Birmingham
Simply outplayed
At the end of the day, England were in the drivers seat in the Edgbaston Test with the openers' unfinished 84-run partnership. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Can India save the match from here? | Sehwag's golden ducks
Updated on Aug 11, 2011 02:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Team India aim to salvage pride, top ranking
The series and the team's No 1 ranking is at stake in the third Test against England starting at Edgbaston today. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Match reckoner | Edgbaston trivia
Updated on Aug 10, 2011 05:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Birmingham
Secret to success: Skill and discipline
They've won the first two Tests with handsome margins but there is no let up in the intensity. The transformation has been dramatic from the England side India played in 2007. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Can India bounce back
Updated on Aug 09, 2011 01:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Northants openers pile on the misery for India
India faced the ignominy of losing the match to Northants on the first innings with the home team close to overhauling India's total of 352 with three wickets to spare. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Aug 07, 2011 12:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Northampton
Will Sehwag be the saviour for India?
In a way, the wheel has come a full circle for Sehwag. In 2007, he was left out of the side for the England tour. Four years later, he is being looked upon as a saviour. Sanjjeev K Samyal writes. Men to watch out for
Updated on Aug 05, 2011 02:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Northampton
Two down before Test
Sehwag's arrival brings hope, but losing Yuvraj, Harbhajan compounds woes. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Injured and their replacements | Yuvi's injury travails
Updated on Aug 05, 2011 02:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Northampton
Dhoni lands in hostile territory
At the start of the series, England had declared their main target would be Dhoni. England have been surprised at the ease with which they have been able to knock over the India captain. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Law of averages catching up
Updated on Aug 03, 2011 01:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
India lose match & face
The Indian team's reputation as the world's best Test side lay in tatters after being outplayed in the second Test as well, crushed by 319 runs with a day to spare, thus giving England a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Shame at Trent Bridge
Updated on Aug 02, 2011 03:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
Winning hearts, losing plot
What is it about Trent Bridge that always attracts controversy during an India-England match? In 2007, the match played here was the most acrimonious between the two sides, and the script appears to be the same this time too. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Magnanimous captains
Updated on Aug 01, 2011 08:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
After Bell, India floored on Matt
On the first day, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma and S Sreesanth's figures read 22-0-45-3, 22-4-66-3 and 19-1-77-3, respectively. On the third day, the trio returned figures of 29-5-93-2, 24-3-115-1 and 22-5-103-2, respectively. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Aug 01, 2011 12:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
The rise and sudden fall
A poor performance by the Indian lower-order undid some of Rahul Dravid's great work on another gripping day of cricket in the four-match series. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Broad hattrick & collapse | Dravid joins Sunny in record books
Updated on Jul 31, 2011 01:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
India 24/1 in reply to England's 221 at stumps
India were 24 for one in their first innings in reply to England's 221 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jul 30, 2011 02:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Trent Bridge
India looking to Bridge the gap as 2nd Test vs England begins today
A Test down in the series, India will have to bounce back to prevent England from taking unassailable lead, reports Sanjjeev K Samyal. Five things India must get right | Edgy Bhajji
Updated on Jul 29, 2011 09:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Nottingham
It could soon be over for India
A Test down & struck by injuries, visitors have a tough task to stop England from opening up an unassailable lead. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. First Test blues
Updated on Jul 27, 2011 02:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
England defeat India at Lord's, take 1-0 lead in series
India lose first Test by 196 runs as batsmen cave in against James Anderson and Stuart Broad's inspiring spells. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Cause for concern| How India lost the plot
Updated on Jul 26, 2011 09:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Lord's
Prior warning for India
India were left to fight England with eight fit men in the opening Test at Lord's. Set a target of 458, the visitors played out 30 overs on Sunday and the final day awaits them. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jul 25, 2011 01:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Caught napping in Broad daylight
With a fine exhibition of swing bowling, Stuart Broad wrecked India on the third day of the first Test at Lord's. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard | Wall stands tall but India crumble
Updated on Jul 24, 2011 02:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Pietersen lords over Zaheer-less India
How have things changed for Praveen Kumar! A month ago, he had the label of a one-day specialist against his name. On Friday, he is seen as a bowler who has revived the art of old style of swing bowling in Test cricket. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jul 23, 2011 02:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Royal duel for supremacy
Of all the contests they have fought recently, India are certainly more wary of this one. Despite their best effort to mask it, there was no denying Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men were feeling the nerves ahead of their battle against the England lions in their den. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. The Goliaths’ tea party | Match reckoner
Updated on Jul 21, 2011 01:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Fletcher fear for hosts
With so little to choose between England and India, it will be that something extra which will make the difference in the outcome of the four-match Test series.
Updated on Jul 19, 2011 11:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
Staying positive will be the key for India against England
As India prepare for the first Test against England, the experts in London are observing with interest how Fletcher's new team reacts to a similar situation. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Jul 19, 2011 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, London
One-man army rescues India
He is still at that stage of his Test career where he has to prove himself at every step. Suresh Raina is still tons of runs away from cementing his place in the Indian side. But, importantly, the Uttar Pradesh batsman is showing the ambition and hunger that is needed to be successful at the highest level. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Jul 18, 2011 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Taunton
Australia's scourge VVS has unfinished business in England
India are ranked No 1, won the last series played in England, and their batsmen have plundered attacks all over the world, but VVS Laxman is under no false impression about how much hard work it is going to be to get runs in England. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.VVS' best innings vs England
Updated on Jul 17, 2011 02:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Taunton
Bhajji is a great, I'm starting out
Ashwin is happy to wait in the wings, professional rivalry doesn't prick him. All he wants is to be ready when the opportunity comes. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports. Ashwin on IPL, Bhajji
Updated on Apr 23, 2011 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Captain’s Corner: Know your Dhoni
He led the team to the World Cup win last month; he led his IPL team to victory last year; he is the most successful captain in Indian cricket; and his first love was soccer. Know your Dhoni.
Updated on Apr 23, 2011 06:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan and Sanjjeev K Samyal, New Delhi
Field of dreams at Wankhede
It was the same team which had been embarrassed by almost everyone for its fielding during the tournament. They faced the ignominy against even the minnows of the World Cup. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Apr 03, 2011 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Captain Courageous!
Coming into the game, he was the only batsman from his team who was under pressure. By his standards, Mahendra Singh Dhoni had had a poor World Cup with the bat. Sanjjeev K Samyal reports.
Updated on Apr 03, 2011 02:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India-Oz show sold out
For the Motera villagers living in the vicinity of the Sardar Patel Stadium it was a big day for business. All roads in Ahmedabad led to the cricket ground for the big ticket clash between India and Australia.
Updated on Mar 25, 2011 12:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal
Angry captains hit out at pitch
In the end it turned out to be a great game of cricket. However, the entertainment factor cannot mask the fact that the quality of the wicket rolled out for such a high-profile World Cup clash left a lot to be desired.
Updated on Mar 07, 2011 12:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sanjjeev K Samyal, Chennai
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