Sanjjeev K Samyal heads the sports team in Mumbai and anchors HT’s cricket coverage.
Articles by Sanjjeev K Samyal
Though timing a tad off, Vijay Hazare Trophy still counts
Holding the domestic 50-over event before the World Cup would have been great for the build-up, says Pravin Amre
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 07:36 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India mourning World Cup loss face Aussies again in T20 series
Barely four days after the final heartbreak, depleted India face Aussie players who have had to postpone victory celebrations
Published on Nov 22, 2023 09:38 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Big-hitting Shreyas solves an India World Cup problem
His form at No.4 -- a vital slot that gave India headache in the 2019 edition – is a big boost ahead of Sunday’s final versus Australia
Published on Nov 19, 2023 01:22 AM IST
Shami makes it seam easy
On a pitch where all the other pacers struggled, the right-arm pacer produced a performance for the ages
Published on Nov 16, 2023 09:38 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
'Still believe in pitching it up and taking wickets': Shami
It boiled down to Mohammed Shami’s superb effort of 7/57 to extinguish the New Zealand fightback in their gallant chase of India’s total of 397/4.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Shami, Kohli lead India to thrilling win over New Zealand, into World Cup final
The pacer captured 7/57 after Kohli’s record 50th ODI century as India won the semis by 70 runs despite Daryl Mitchell’s 134
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 04:48 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Rachin, New Zealand's X-factor at World Cup
The young batter’s heroics at this World Cup has installed him as the story of this World Cup after being promoted to open.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 11:18 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
World Cup 2023, semifinal: India primed to settle scores with New Zealand
Rohit and Co will aim to make amends for the 2019 World Cup semi-final exit at the Wankhede though the hosts are wary of how the Kiwis can surprise in knockouts
Published on Nov 14, 2023 10:07 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Shutting out ‘big’ overs will be key against India: Lockie Ferguson
The Kiwi speedster says reading the Wankhede pitch and adjusting, be it batting or bowling, will influence their semi-final performance
Published on Nov 13, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Dravid and Co. inspect Wankhede pitch ahead of World Cup semis vs NZ
Chief coach Rahul Dravid, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and batting coach Vikram Rathour also spoke to the Wankhede groundstaff.
Updated on Nov 13, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Data driven: How Mhambrey's work is helping Shami & Co
The bowlers are doing the job on the field but the tactical inputs provided behind the scenes are making a crucial difference
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 10:00 PM IST
World Cup 2023: Mohammed Siraj comes back up to speed
The Hyderabad pacer had struggled for a couple of games but roared back into form against Sri Lanka.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 05:46 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Winning rhythm and the Blues
India become first team to qualify for the semi-finals after crushing Sri Lanka by 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Cricket lessons: Rohit, Thakur's school is now lording it over Mumbai
The remarkable thing about Rohit’s school, Swami Vivekanand International, is that the success has been achieved without a full-fledged cricket field
Published on Nov 02, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
India set up a Wankhede re-run with struggling Sri Lanka
In 2011, the hosts overcame the islanders in the final to win the World Cup. This time, the focus will be more to finetune their side against a reeling side
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 12:14 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
CWC 23: Staying original - the key to Rohit Sharma’s rise
As Rohit walks out to bat at the Wankhede on Thursday, he will rekindle the memories among all those who have seen him grow and become this mega cricket star
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 11:13 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Stage set for India vs South Africa World Cup blockbuster at Eden: Graeme Smith
The former SA captain says the match between World Cup's top teams will be an occasion to remember for SA players
Published on Oct 30, 2023 10:29 PM IST
Pakistan’s World Cup woe: Batters not cashing in
Not batting full 50 overs in four of their six matches has hurt Pakistan with even skipper Babar Azam frittering away starts
Published on Oct 28, 2023 08:42 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
SA beat Pakistan by 1 wicket in a thriller
SA held their nerve while Pakistan lost theirs in a match that had everyone on the edge of their seats
Published on Oct 27, 2023 11:50 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
From Zampa to Rashid: Googly masters have batters in a spin
They line up as leg-break bowlers but their googlies are doing more than a fair share of damage.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 10:31 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Lucknow
World Cup: Another Quinton show buries Bangladesh in heap of runs
The SA opener’s third century of the ODI World Cup, 140-ball 174, saw the team amass 382 before completing a 149-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 11:13 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Entertaining South Africa set for another dazzling show
There’s no South African in the list of top five batters or bowlers but collectively, they have been unstoppable.
Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Not just batting and bowling, India winning on the field too
The match against Bangladesh, on Thursday, saw the home team put up another inspired effort with Jadeja's catch stealing the show
Published on Oct 20, 2023 10:02 PM IST
Pandya's injury throws a spanner in India's plans
The allrounder provides a crucial balance and skipper Rohit will hope he is back in action soon
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 05:31 PM IST
Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends
The defeat against India would hit Babar's team hard but they can still get their campaign back on track.
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 11:40 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Pune
Bangladesh will run into a different KL Rahul
When the two sides had clashed the last few times, the batter had seemed hesitant but the injury break helped him turn over a new leaf
Published on Oct 18, 2023 08:41 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Pune
2011, Motera and a big, big win for India
After Rohit & Co's superb win over Pakistan at Ahmedabad, Men In Blue will hope they too go all the way and emulate the batch of 2011.
Published on Oct 17, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
World Cup 2023: New Zealand show setbacks can’t slow their momentum
No Kane Williamson, no problem. No Tim Southee, no problem. The Kiwis have motored on in this ODI World Cup in their latest show of resilience
Published on Oct 16, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
NZ quick Trent Boult unlocks the knuckle ball, hits 200 ODI wickets
The left-arm paceman has honed his skills on subcontinent pitches, remaining an IPL regular as well.
Published on Oct 14, 2023 07:35 PM IST
NZ cruise to another easy win
The Kiwis won by 8 wickets but Williamson picked up a freak injury as well
Published on Oct 13, 2023 11:59 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
