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Dhiman Sarkar

Dhiman Sarkar

Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata and has been a sport journalist for over three decades. He writes mainly on football.

Articles by Dhiman Sarkar

ISL: Luck and pluck in Mohun Bagan’s 3-2 win against Punjab FC

Jamie Maclaren of Mohun Bagan Super Giant celebrates a goal vs PFC. (ISL)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 18:21 IST

Time for diligence, not delay

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were the last ISL champions when the league had a commercial partner.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 02:30 IST

Coach Simeone’s smarts fetch Atletico first win at Camp Nou in 20 years

Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone gestures during the UEFA Champions League quarter final against FC Barcelona. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 14:36 IST

Champions League: Real beaten by Bayern magic in both penalty boxes

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer blocks a shot by Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (R) in their Champions League quarter-final first leg tie at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Tuesday. Bayern won 2-1. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 13:05 IST

Born again in international football

Ryan Williams waits during a set-piece move against Hong Kong in Kochi on Tuesday.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 02:31 IST

Italy’s World Cup story: Aberration, apocalypse, apology

Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. (AP)

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 16:18 IST

Asian Cup qualifiers: Ryan Williams makes history as India end with win

India's players greet fans after winning an AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C football match against Hong Kong, in Kochi, Kerala, Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 17:42 IST

Ryan Williams: Aussie by birth, Indian by stubbornness

Former Australian footballer Ryan Williams could make his India debut on Tuesday against Hong Kong. (AIFF)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 15:10 IST

Rinku Singh’s uneven journey into IPL 2026

KKR’s new vice-captain Rinku Singh goes into a season where bereavement, berth pangs and a world title followed in close succession (PTI)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 14:31 IST

AIFF gets 20-year bid worth ₹2,130 crore

Players vie for a ball during the Indian Super League (ISL) match between Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 16:44 IST

A title race, a report and a roster

Noufal PN after his goal against Mohun Bagan Super Giant took Mumbai City FC to the top of ISL12.

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:30 IST

Too many friendlies impeded training: Valverde

India were eliminated losing all three group stage matches including at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. (AIFF)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 21:34 IST

Nico O’Reilly, the latest of versatile players crafted by Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates after scoring in the League Cup final against Arsenal. (AP)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 14:32 IST

Mumbai City stun champs Bagan 1-0, go top

Noufal PN of Mumbai City. (ISL)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 18:31 IST

HT Kick Off: “A leader who knew how to trust”

A minute's silence in the East Bengal-Kerala Blasters match of ISL12 to mourn the death of former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 02:30 IST

Champions League: Are funds, fatigue and new buys responsible?

Liverpool coach Arne Slot greets Ibrahima Konate after the victory against Galatasaray at Anfield in Liverpool. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 14:32 IST

ISL12: Late goal denies East Bengal full points

East Bengal’s Edmund Lalrindika in action against Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. (East Bengal)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 15:15 IST

HT Kick Off: AFC Women’s Asian Cup: A chastening experience

Chinese Taipei’s Su Yu-Hsuan’s expression says everything you wanted to know about the wonder goal Manisha Kalyan (left) scored in Sydeny on Tuesday.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 02:30 IST

Amelia Valverde may stay as India women’s team head coach

Amelia Valverde. (AIFF)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 21:42 IST

Champions League: Another snag in the Slot machine

Tottenham Hotspur's Archie Gray in action with Atletico Madrid's Robin Le Normand. (Reuters)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 17:24 IST

T20 World Cup: A home run that has been difficult across sport

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav holds the tournament trophy with teammates. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 15:07 IST

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Brilliant Kalyan strike as India end with 1-3 loss

Taiwan's Su Sin-yun (R) and India's Manisha Kalyan fight for the ball during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup match. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 14:49 IST

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Japan rout India 11-0 for 4th worst loss

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa, who scored a hat-trick, shoots for goal as India’s Juli Kishan attempts to block in their AFC Women's Asian Cup match in Perth on Saturday. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 16:07 IST

HT Kick Off: The most crucial 18 days in AIFF’s history?

A lot will depend on the terms offered by bidders, if any, for the commercial rights of the ISL and other club properties.

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 02:30 IST

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Vietnam deny brave India with stoppage-time winner

India's Sanfida Nongrum (right) scores her team's first goal against Vietnam in the Women's Asian Cup in Perth. (AP)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 18:24 IST

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Uncertainty over kits end one day before India’s opener

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Perth. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 17:06 IST

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: It’s an opportunity, not something overwhelming, says Valverde

Head coach Amelia Valverde told the players that the occasion should not be bigger than our preparation ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. (AIFF)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 12:02 IST

From subs to superstars, a World Cup story

Sanju Samson celebrates India's win against West Indies on Sunday. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 01:26 IST

When Bumrah swung the momentum India’s way

Jasprit Bumrah picked two wickets against West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 21:48 IST

Kolkata, a city of joy for West Indies

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 01:21 IST

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