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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

Kolkata, a city of joy for West Indies

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 01:21 IST

Eden memories: delight, dismay and a night of shame

Fans at Eden Gardens which will host the India vs West Indies tie on Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 10:56 IST

ISL 12: Coyle’s Jamshedpur end East Bengal’s winning run

Jamshedpur FC’s Stephen Eze is hugged by Mehdi Talal (behind), Raphael Messi Bouli (right) and Vincy Barreto after scoring the equaliser against East Bengal in ISL 12 at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Friday. (Jamshedpur FC)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 15:12 IST

HT Kick Off: All set for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup

The India women’s team have qualified for the first time for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 02:30 IST

Clubs oppose expansion to ISL 12

An ISL match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC in Kolkata on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 10:52 IST

Twelve days into ISL, AIFF seeks opinion on Churchill’s participation

Players of FC Goa, in white, and Mohammedan Sporting Club vie for the ball during their ISL match. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 18:58 IST

Can importing sporting talent lift India?

Sahith Theegala of the United States lines up a putt at the WM Phoenix Open 2026. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 10:06 IST

India lose forward Anju to ACL injury

India forward Anju Tamang. (HT)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 17:18 IST

ISL: Bagan two good for Chennaiyin FC

Dimitrios Petratos of Mohun Bagan SG celebrates the goal against Chennaiyan FC at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Monday. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 17:12 IST

ISL: Sporting Club Delhi delight but East Bengal dazzle in 4-1 win

East Bengal striker Youssef Ezzejjari, who scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Sporting Club Delhi in ISL at Kolkata on Saturday. (@eastbengal_fc on X)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 14:55 IST

I have never felt unsafe in India, says Bangladesh’s Hossain

I have never felt unsafe in India, says Bangladesh’s Hossain

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 16:39 IST

PGTI to align calendar with European Tour: Johl

Om Prakash Chouhan (centre) receives the DP World Players Championship trophy. (PGTI)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 15:18 IST

HT Kick Off: Finally, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal look even

Tom Aldred and Jamie Maclaren after scoring in Mohun Bagan Super Giant's opening match of ISL12 in Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium on Saturday.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 02:30 IST

T20 World Cup: Farhan ton and a spin punch take Pak to Super 8

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan celebrates his century against Namibia. (AP)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 15:50 IST

East Bengal win opening match of ISL for the first time

East Bengal’s Spanish striker Youssef Ezzejjari. (East Bengal pix)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 17:18 IST

Bagan ease into ISL12 with 2-0 win

Kerala Blasters' Victor Bertomeu in action with Mohun Bagan Super Giant's goalkeeper Vishal Kaith during the Indian Super League in Kolkata, Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 21:30 IST

ISL12 set to kick-off amid turmoil behind the scenes

Kerala Blasters FC train ahead of the ISL kick-off against defending champions Mohun Bagan Giant in Kolkata on Saturday. (ISL)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 14:16 IST

HT Kick Off: Never the twain shall split

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play the first match of ISL12 which could have been a non-starter had the union sports ministry not intervened.

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 02:30 IST

Wayne Madsen and a World Cup dream that may have lasted 3.2 overs

Italy skipper Wayne Madsen grimaces in pain after dislocating his left shoulder while fielding in the T20 World Cup game against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Monday. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 18:13 IST

Meet Derek Archer, a West Indies fan and an Olympian

A member of the 4x400 relay team in the 1984 Olympics, Derek Archer is a West Indies cricket superfan, (HT)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 14:54 IST

From shovelling snow to Eden in 10 days

Scotland players during a training session in Kolkata (PTI)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 17:29 IST

HT Kick Off: Goalkeepers' coaches not essential, really?

ISL clubs have proposed omitting a specialist coach for Vishal Kaith (in blue, celebrating with Mohun Bagan Super Giant teammates) for this season.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 06:05 IST

At Bagan, finishing second will not be enough: Lobera

Mohun Bagan coach Sergio Lobero during a press conference at Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 15:57 IST

The continuously evolving story of Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. (Action Images via Reuters)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 17:29 IST

ISL clubs seek pause in relegation for 3-5 years

Till last season, ISL was run under the aegis of AIFF by its commercial partners. (Pal Pillai)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 18:12 IST

India’s ‘leader’ Valverde finds similarities with Costa Rica’s World Cup journey

Amelia Valverde (HT)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 14:01 IST

HT Kick Off: Why AIFF, clubs need to keep talking

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) and federation vice-president N A Haris at the first meeting between the federation and ISL clubs on August 7 last year. (Right) FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur at the same meeting.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:30 IST

ISL: 31 double-headers in draft schedule

Mohun Bagan Super Giants players being given guard of honour by FC Goa players during the ISL. (ISL Media)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 16:55 IST

At a football temple, Jesus rises

Arsenal's striker Gabriel Jesus scored twice in a dynamic first half to set his side on the way to a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 15:17 IST

AIFF gives clubs more freedom on ISL commercial matters

President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kalyan Chaubey. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 18:17 IST

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