Somshuvra Laha is a sports journalist with over 11 years' experience writing on cricket, football and other sports. He has covered the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, cricket tours of South Africa, West Indies and Bangladesh and the 2010 Commonwealth Games for Hindustan Times.
Articles by Somshuvra Laha
Asia, Test cricket’s most exacting leveller
England and India’s defeats once again underline the importance of skill, discipline and respecting the conditions
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:46 PM IST
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World Cup and waiata, a heartfelt connection
White Ferns’ soulful ode to Sophie Devine underscores the small joys of watching the ‘nice people’ win for a change
Published on Oct 22, 2024 09:44 PM IST
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Decoded, India’s batting downturn at home
India's batting woes have led to four home Test defeats since 2020, reflecting a significant decline in first-innings performance.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 10:03 PM IST
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New Zealand thrash South Africa to win Women’s T20 World Cup
New Zealand won their first Women's T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 32 runs, with standout performances from Amelia Kerr and Brooke Halliday.
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 11:47 PM IST
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Resilient New Zealand overcome Dottin to reach final
Deandra Dottin's late surge wasn't enough as the West Indies fell short by 8 runs against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 09:20 AM IST
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Clinical SA stun Australia to enter World Cup final
South Africa stunned Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-finals, winning by eight wickets with a record 96-run partnership and Anneke Bosch's 74 runs.
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:00 AM IST
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India records 3rd lowest total in Test history: A look at previous low scores
India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 2: This is also the first time four of the top seven India batters were dismissed for a duck in a home Test
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 08:13 PM IST
Harmanpreet heroics in vain, defeat leaves India on verge of Cup exit
The narrow loss to Australia means India only semi-final hope is an unlikely New Zealand loss to Pakistan
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 11:58 PM IST
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India seek big win as Australia grapple with injuries
With New Zealand still in semi-finals contention, India need a net run rate boost as well in the final league match in Sharjah
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 05:02 AM IST
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India demolish Lanka, go second on table
Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur fifties power India to highest total of tournament before bowlers make short work of Sri Lanka
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:54 AM IST
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: India seek crucial win, net run rate boost
Harmanpreet Kaur has been cleared to play after a neck injury scare in the last match, as the onus is now on the batters to stitch a big win against Sri Lanka.
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 03:06 PM IST
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India’s World Cup off to a rough start
India's T20 World Cup campaign falters as they crumble for 102 runs, losing to New Zealand, who set a target of 160 in the opener in Dubai.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 11:37 PM IST
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At 21, Richa primed for World Cup test
Genes, discipline and scenario-specific batting are moulding Richa into the finisher India are seeking
Published on Oct 03, 2024 10:24 PM IST
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Let's focus on the World Cup top-four spot first, says Jhulan Goswami
Former India pacer Jhulan Goswami feels India have the right balance to go the distance at this women’s T20 World Cup
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:44 AM IST
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The understated greatness of Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates a unique double of 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs, becoming the first Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this milestone.
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 09:23 PM IST
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New Test goals: What next for India?
India has a positive Test record, dominating at home with 119 wins since 2000. However, challenges remain as visiting teams struggle to compete.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 10:48 PM IST
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India keep ticking the right boxes
Hundreds by Pant and Gill, Akash Deep’s lengths and Jaiswal’s spunk were big gains from season-opening Test apart from Ashwin-Jadeja double act
Published on Sep 22, 2024 05:55 PM IST
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All-round Ashwin guides India to 1-0 lead
Takes six wickets after first-innings hundred to complete fourth double in win against Bangladesh, goes level with Warne on 37 five-wicket hauls
Published on Sep 22, 2024 03:54 PM IST
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Series against England gave me a lot of confidence at No.3: Gill
The centurion says he was motivated to put extra value on his wicket after getting caught down the legside in the first innings
Published on Sep 21, 2024 08:17 PM IST
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Pant and Gill give India reason to look ahead
Both score hundreds, add 167 runs for the fourth wicket for India to set 515-run target before Ashwin takes three
Published on Sep 21, 2024 07:57 PM IST
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You don’t plan for it, says Ashwin on rapport with Jadeja
Ravichandran Ashwin praises Ravindra Jadeja's growth as they set a record 195 runs for the seventh wicket, emphasizing joy and excellence in cricket.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 09:52 PM IST
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Consistent India pull down listless Bangladesh
Bowling out the visitors for 149 to consolidate 308-run lead, India prove their bare minimum is good enough to beat Bangladesh twice over
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:18 PM IST
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Ashwin’s Chepauk love affair takes India to safety
The 38-year-old scores his second hundred at home, adds 195 runs with Jadeja to lift India to 339/6 from 144
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:04 PM IST
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Overcast morning sets up rude awakening for India
Chennai's overcast morning lured Bangladesh to bowl first, catching India off guard as they lost three key wickets early, struggling against Hasan Mahmud.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:03 PM IST
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India eye winning start against bouyant Bangladesh
India faces Bangladesh in a Test series, with both teams eager to prove themselves. Bangladesh aims for an upset, while India seeks to consolidate its lead in the World Test Championship.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 09:10 PM IST
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Gambhir’s mantra: Best style is the one that wins
India head coach wants batters to play the situation, lauds Bumrah for changing the narrative in “batting obsessed” nation
Published on Sep 18, 2024 09:03 PM IST
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Bangladesh no “dress rehearsal” for Australia, says Rohit
India captain indicates workload management of fast bowlers top priority as they prepare for home season
Published on Sep 17, 2024 08:23 PM IST
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With balanced side, Bangladesh dare to dream
With the right blend of pace, swing and spin, Bangladesh finally have a bowling attack that can hold its own
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:17 PM IST
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Long season a chance for Kohli to rewrite Test script
Virat Kohli, absent from Test cricket for over nine months, aims to regain form in the upcoming Bangladesh series, crucial for his and India’s future.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 05:38 AM IST
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ISL: Brave Mumbai City FC deny Bagan winning start
The defending champs find a late equaliser to split points with the home team in the Indian Super League season opener
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:00 AM IST
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