Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata with over two decades as a sports journalist. He writes mainly on football.
Articles by Dhiman Sarkar
Ralf Rangnick, the modern master tasked with re-igniting Man United’s dreams
- What better for the Red Devils to be taught the press by the man who birthed it in the nether regions of the German league?
Published on Nov 27, 2021 08:41 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Manisha: The girl who scored a solo goal against Brazil
The Indian women's team lost their opening match 6-1 against the powerful Brazilians on their tour of South America, but the 19-year-old from Punjab offered a moment of brilliance
Published on Nov 26, 2021 07:05 PM IST
Jadeja has got better as batsman but his bowling has come down: Kapil Dev
Need to judge Dravid's performance only after three years, says the former India captain
Published on Nov 26, 2021 05:40 PM IST
No motivation issues, says Magnus Carlsen ahead of title defence
Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi says he can’t wait for the contest to begin
Published on Nov 25, 2021 11:23 PM IST
India complete whitewash with convincing win over New Zealand
- Big hitting by Indian batsmen in powerplay and death overs make the difference as visitors lose by 73 runs; lose three-match 3-0.
Published on Nov 21, 2021 11:22 PM IST
3rd T20I: Will India give bench a chance?
At a venue where he has won two IPL titles and has a ODI world record, India’s new T20I skipper Rohit Sharma will aim for a clean sweep
Published on Nov 20, 2021 08:56 PM IST
Why Joni Kauko’s India experience will be incomplete this season
ISL8 to be played without spectators. That for Kauko doesn’t feel like a game
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 10:26 AM IST
With Carlsen, I can run out of superlatives: Anand
It is his hunger for chess that sets the Norwegian apart, says the five-time world champion
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 12:06 AM IST
Greater focus on Indians in new ISL season
- Crucial to teams’ performance will be how they deal with the four-foreigners rule.
Published on Nov 18, 2021 07:29 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
How chess GMs overcame travel hurdles to reach Kolkata
- The pandemic-forced regulations didn't help some of the top players arriving for the Tata Steel Chess India event starting on Wednesday
Updated on Nov 16, 2021 10:47 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Can’t even think how hard it was for Denmark: Joni Kauko
- The ATK Mohun Bagan midfielder rewinds to the evening Christian Eriksen collapsed, why he risked his Finland career for a passage to India, the importance of linking up with Roy Krishna and more.
Published on Nov 16, 2021 06:27 PM IST
Why FC Goa are keen on Anwar Ali despite his heart condition
- Different countries follow different rules when it comes to allowing footballers to play with known heart conditions. Anwar Ali's case is setting the ground rules in India.
Published on Nov 12, 2021 08:06 PM IST
Tall order but Xavi can fix things at Barcelona
- Club legends as coaches have struggled in Europe and the former midfield master will also have to deal with the club's poor form made worse by its financial crisis.
Published on Nov 08, 2021 10:20 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Levon Aronian among top stars at Kolkata chess meet
Viswanathan Anand features in the tournament along with other young Indians - Nihal Sarin, R. Praggnanandhaa, Karthikeyan Murali, D. Gukesh, Raunak Sadhwani, Arjun Erigaisi and R Vaishali
Published on Nov 06, 2021 08:41 PM IST
Revisiting shame and scandal in the Fifa family
- A documentary on corruption in football’s apex body ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup provides an opportunity to look at how much has changed.
Published on Nov 05, 2021 06:29 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
How do you solve a problem like Manchester United?
- Removing Ole from the wheel may not be the only thing the struggling club needs to turn things around.
Published on Oct 28, 2021 09:32 PM IST
Goenka's growing interest in the business of sport
- “Such spontaneity,” Goenka said, the voice rising just so. “This kind of connect is unbelievable. How do you weigh that in monetary terms?,” said the man whose business group has, according to its website, an asset base of $6 billion and revenue of $4 billion.
Published on Oct 27, 2021 07:19 AM IST
As a footballer, there is no better school than the Ajax academy: Darren Sidoel
Darren Sidoel, who will play for SC East Bengal in ISL this season, looks back at six years of being coached by Bergkamp, Jonk and more. And of being aware that sometimes Johan Cruyff too would be watching
Published on Oct 24, 2021 05:50 PM IST
Why football should heed warnings about heading and brain damage
- Challenge is to balance protecting players and the game, said Judith Gates whose foundation helped stage a game without headers.
Published on Oct 18, 2021 10:56 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders: The third rising
- Compared to their past two victorious campaigns, the team has had to surmount inherent weakness to set up an IPL final clash with Chennai Super Kings.
Updated on Oct 14, 2021 11:37 PM IST
My target is to play the Asian Cup, says Bala Devi
Recovering from ACL surgery, the India striker knows it is a long shot but then so was playing for Rangers.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 10:23 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
How have Messi and Ronaldo impacted their new clubs
- Their other-worldly prowess is intact but that alone may not be enough for trophy-hunters PSG and Manchester United.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 05:27 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders crush Rajasthan Royals, a step closer to playoffs
- Young opener Shubman Gill hits a half-century to boost KKR’s total before Shivam Mavi and Lockie Ferguson share seven wickets to skittle out RR for 85. KKR are fourth in the standings with 14 points.
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 08:08 AM IST
The mainstreaming of football’s set-piece coaches
- Don’t know Vio, Buttgereit, MacPhee and Cueva? It’s about time you did for they are creating goals.
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 10:37 AM IST
IPL 2021: Shimron Hetmyer sees off modest, tough chase as DC beat CSK
- Delhi Capitals go to the top of the points table after winning by three wickets with two balls to spare in Dubai.
_1633370963304_1633370983209.png "IPL 2021: Shimron Hetmyer sees off modest, tough chase as DC beat CSK(BCCI/IPL)")
Published on Oct 04, 2021 11:41 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Brentford FC: an English fairytale with strong Danish influence
Not just the results, The Bees, back in the top tier after 74 years, are getting noticed for how they play.
Published on Oct 02, 2021 09:42 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Why Igor Stimac is relying more on ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC players?
- The teams have had pre-seasons and games in Maldives, said the India coach.
Updated on Oct 04, 2021 05:16 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
IPL 2021: Wily bowlers guide CSK to playoffs
This was CSK’s ninth win in 11 games, four of them coming on the trot in UAE where they began by beating the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI). Since then, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) too have been tamed.
Updated on Oct 01, 2021 07:42 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Former CM? Well, not quite, says ATKMB goalie Amrinder Singh
- The India goalkeeper had to clarify that he's not former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Twitter after being tagged consistently on posts meant for the politician.
Published on Sep 30, 2021 07:26 PM IST
The Indian whistle blower on a football tour of Asia
- Referee Pranjal Banerjee talks about a few of his favourite things: the game in Iran that allowed women in, Sven Goran Eriksson, Del Piero and snow in Mongolia.
Published on Sep 28, 2021 09:33 PM IST
