Aditya Bhattacharya is an experienced online sports journalist with a forte in cricket. He has covered the 2016 ICC World T20 in India, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England along with several Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare tournaments across the country. When not working, Aditya can be found either hooked to the PlayStation or sharpening the chords on a guitar, while straddling binge-watching and shadow-practicing like Ajay Devgn on two bikes.
Articles by Aditya Bhattacharya
Shikhar Dhawan retires: From Mohali hurricane to ICC hero, Gabbar's best knocks
Shikhar Dhawan retires: A look at the five-most defining knocks from Shikhar Dhawan's illustrious India career as he announces his international retirement.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Rohit head and shoulders above Kohli in last 1 year: Stats and impact don't lie
A cursory glance at numbers suggests Rohit Sharma has outscored Virat Kohli across formats in the last one year.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Crickit's IPL 2024 XI: No Travishek, Samson over Pant and the captain is…
Following a riveting edition of the IPL, a list of 11 players have been shortlisted who we think make Crickit's IPL XI of 2024.
Published on May 29, 2024 07:10 AM IST
'If Virat Kohli has decided to sit at home…': Dale Steyn's lesson in 'priority'
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has reacted to Virat Kohli's absence as the India star on Saturday withdrew from the entire Test series against England.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 11:05 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Virat Kohli's once-in-a-lifetime Pakistan epic lives rent-free in Aussie hearts
It's been 15 months since Virat Kohli played that once-in-a generation innings but for the people of Australia, it's the best they've ever seen.
Published on Jan 31, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Melbourne
No Nadal-Federer no problem at AO as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna
The absence of Federer and Nadal has hardly made a difference to the Australian Open as organisers are confident about hitting an unprecedented number in 2024.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 06:23 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Melbourne
Australian Open 2024 diary: The many tastes of Victoria
The state of Victoria is heaven on earth for foodies, and more so during the Australian Open.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 09:56 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Mornington, Australia
The puppetry of Alcaraz and why Rohan Bopanna deserves all the love
After five-straight first-round exits, Bopanna scripted his best ever run at an Australian Open.
Published on Jan 25, 2024 07:09 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Melbourne
Finding Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, at Melbourne's iconic MCG
Even as the tennis season grips Melbourne, the spirit of cricket lives on.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Melbourne
Virat Kohli shakes off decade-long baggage with sizzling T20I rebirth
Virat Kohli wants to play the T20 World Cup and he will pull out all the stops to ensure he's on that plan to West Indies and the USA.
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 02:50 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Indian cricket in 2023: A King reclaims his throne but a heartbreak ruins it all
The year 2023 was an emotion-filled roller-coaster ride for the Indian cricket team.
Published on Dec 31, 2023 08:06 AM IST
'Natural for Virat Kohli to be tired, unfold his final chapter': AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers, in a chat with HT, discusses India's tour of South Africa, reflects on Proteas' World Cup 2023 run and shares thoughts on Virat Kohli's future.
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 08:27 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
World Cup Report Card: Rohit, Kohli excellent; Shami outstanding; Surya poor
We analyse India's World Cup campaign with a comprehensive report card. These ratings are for Indians to have played at least one game in this tournament.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 01:47 PM IST
Chin up, Team India. World Cup or not, you'll always be our '10 out of 10' team
Enough sulking, let's get behind this amazing Indian team that enthralled us with some never-before-seen calibre of cricket and help them get back on their feet
Published on Nov 21, 2023 06:10 AM IST
Team India's worst nightmare comes true on the biggest day of their lives
Australia completed the formalities but they had essentially won the game between overs 11 to 50 of the Indian innings, where they conceded just 4 boundaries.
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 07:42 AM IST
Shami enters legend territory to help India overcome '40 minutes of bad cricket'
Mohammed Shami is operating at a level never seen before as his third 5-wicket haul at the 2023 World Cup helped India avoid a New Zealand scare in the semis.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 08:15 AM IST
All of Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries
As Indian cricket rejoices in this momentous occasion, join us on a journey down memory lane as we recap each of Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 08:18 PM IST
Fear not; bury the ghosts of 2019 and believe in Team India at World Cup semis
India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023: History is against Team India, but with the group of players Rohit Sharma has assembled, everything, everyone is beatable.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Jadeja's dance of doom comes back to haunt Afghanistan as Maxwell runs roughshod
Did the sight of Ajay Jadeja grooving in the change room subconsciously throw Afghanistan off their game against Australia?
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 06:43 AM IST
Haters gonna hate but Virat Kohli's aura of invincibility grows with Eden grind
Say what you may about Virat Kohli, criticise him as much as you want. But he is India's best batter by a mile and it's not even a debate.
Published on Nov 06, 2023 06:12 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Shami, Siraj, Bumrah: Rohit's house of dragons breathes fire in scary-good India
In Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma has found his own versions of fire-breathing Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion.
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Kolkata gives to Babar Azam what PCB and noted ex-Pakistan cricketers couldn't
Babar Azam and Pakistan were fan favourites in Kolkata during their World Cup match against Bangladesh.
Updated on Nov 01, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Afghanistan are the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise
Afghanistan continue to punch above their weight, but what has kept them ticking this World Cup?
Published on Oct 31, 2023 03:52 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Cricket's biggest mystery: World Champions England missing. Where is Buttler?
An imposter dressed as England has shown up at the World Cup 2023, for what it's worth.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 07:26 AM IST
Brothers in Arms: Team India's bonding at World Cup 2023 is therapeutic
This Indian team exhibits a remarkable level of camaraderie, a unity that makes them unstoppable, fearless and destined for World Cup victory.
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 01:33 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Dharamsala
Left-arm who? Kohli, Rohit serve up icy revenge in foothills of Dhauladhar
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli buried their demons against left-arm bowling and delivered India's first win over New Zealand in ICC tournaments after 20 years.
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 11:08 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Dharamsala
Mohammed Shami chokeslams New Zealand as India's holy trinity reunites
Watching Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah in full tilt together is a sight for the sore eyes.
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 02:28 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Dharamsala
India vs New Zealand 2023 WC spectacle halted briefly as fog engulfs Dharamsala
It was a rather unusual delay in the high-octane clash between India and New Zealand, as fog halted play in Dharamsala.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 07:55 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Dharamsala
Rahul, Kuldeep, Jadeja revive India's glory days in the field at World Cup
Besides being the most complete team, India have also been the most electrifying fielding unit at the World Cup 2023.
Published on Oct 20, 2023 08:38 AM IST
In Rohit Sharma's India, pieces of what Virat Kohli left behind as PAK crushed
This may be Rohit Sharma's Indian team but certain lingering pieces of Virat Kohli's tenure cannot go unnoticed.
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 09:12 AM IST