Articles by Somshuvra Laha
Ton-up Rohit keeps the faith
Hits 32nd hundred to shake off poor run, helps India secure ODI series win against England at Cuttack

Published on Feb 09, 2025 10:49 PM IST
Crafty Jadeja leads India’s spin sway over England
The left-arm spinner’s brilliant 3/35 stood out on a pitch where every other Indian bowler went for more than five runs an over in the 2nd ODI

Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:38 PM IST
India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle
The batter’s nets session at the Barabati Stadium drew huge crowds on fans on the eve of the 2nd ODI vs England

Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:45 PM IST
Rohit running out of time to halt decline
Rohit Sharma struggles with form, facing early dismissals and pressure ahead of the Champions Trophy, needing a strong performance to regain momentum.

Updated on Feb 08, 2025 07:17 PM IST
Will a two-tier Test system do more harm than good?
The World Test Championship was never a fair competition to begin with but this will only make things worse in the long run

Updated on Feb 07, 2025 07:53 PM IST
India’s fearless approach helping a rapid T20 rebuild
The world champions are fostering a culture where players deliver without worrying about preserving wickets or spots in the squad

Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:37 PM IST
Hardik, spinners hand India series-sealing win over England in T20Is
England seemed on course to level the series until a late collapse saw them lose their last six wickets fell for only 38 runs

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:09 PM IST
Slow-starter Hardik Pandya under focus in changing India T20 set-up
The all-rounder prefers taking the game to the wire, but his cautious start isn’t hitting the right notes

Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:54 PM IST
England win despite Chakravarthy’s five-for as India's batters choke
England defeated India by 26 runs in the third T20I, with Varun Chakravarthy's five wickets pivotal in India's collapse from 87/3 to 127/8.

Updated on Jan 29, 2025 09:09 AM IST
Unshackled Abhishek’s relentless attack mode sets him apart
Abhishek Sharma's explosive 79 off 34 balls at Eden Gardens showcases his six-hitting prowess, with 48 runs from sixes, reaffirming his T20I impact.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:02 PM IST
Varun, Abhishek help India romp to easy win in first T20I
The hosts cantered to the target with seven wickets to spare and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 05:04 AM IST
India v England: A T20I series to find a fresh narrative
The hosts will look to shake off negativity around the Indian team after Test losses in this series starting on Wednesday

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Axar hopes the numbers start adding up for him
Dropped from Australia tour, now the T20I vice-captain, Patel keen on exploiting the opportunities coming his way

Published on Jan 20, 2025 08:16 PM IST
Left knee strapped, Mohammed Shami lets his pace talk at Eden Gardens
Extended session at Eden Gardens underlines fitness as Shami impresses with line and pace ahead of England T20I

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 10:57 PM IST
India’s red-ball transition undone by a lack of vision
Too many questions, too few viable options, India’s future hasn’t looked this tentative in a long time

Published on Jan 18, 2025 06:25 PM IST
Champions Trophy: Shami’s return big boost in Bumrah’s absence
The pacers do brilliantly in tandem, but a fit-again Shami will let India breathe easy going into the premier ODI event

Published on Jan 13, 2025 10:14 PM IST
Deconstructed: India’s batting downturn in Australia
India hit more sixes, but unlike in the past, they scored lower in playing out time and stitching fifty-run stands

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:47 AM IST
Pat Cummins and his golden touch
Pat Cummins, Australia's Test captain, has achieved remarkable success, winning major titles and taking 130 wickets.

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:52 PM IST
The year ahead: Redrawing the pitch
Retiring star players, a new captain: Can the men’s cricket team emerge stronger from its period of transition? Can the women summon the teamwork and skill to win it all at home?

Published on Dec 31, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
Clarity of qualification requirement and consistency in delivering under pressure help South Africa book maiden summit clash

Published on Dec 31, 2024 09:48 PM IST
2024 yearender: A cup high, a home low
In many ways, the 2024 T20 World Cup win became the final piece of the puzzle that would cement India as the undisputed leader of the game

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:28 AM IST
WTC race: With SA taking top spot in the table, pressure on India
A 3-1 finish in the ongoing series against Australia should put India in the final for a third time in a row

Published on Dec 09, 2024 09:04 PM IST
Voll, Perry hundreds seal ODI series win for Australia v India
Chasing a record 371/8, India fold for 249 in Game 2 at Brisbane as the hosts take an unassailable lead in the 3-match series

Published on Dec 08, 2024 07:00 PM IST
New look top-order flops in big loss for India
Megan Schutt’s 5/19 helps Australia dismiss India for 100 before debutant Georgia Voll steers them to five-wicket win in first ODI

Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:19 PM IST
In Australia, a different test for India’s women cricketers
Shafali Verma is dropped from India's ODI squad as they seek replacements for injured players ahead of a crucial series against Australia.

Updated on Dec 04, 2024 09:57 PM IST
IPL auction: The rise and rise of the uncapped player
At just 13, Vaibhav Suryavanshi aims for an IPL contract, highlighting the rising profile and opportunities for uncapped Indian cricketers.

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 09:12 PM IST
India v Australia: Perth’s surface tension, a legacy enhanced
The visitors’ first port of call, the Perth Stadium pitch, has been the most difficult in Australia to bat on in recent times

Published on Nov 20, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Tata Steel Chess India: Carlsen breezes to Rapid title
For the Norwegian, six wins out of nine games culminated into a two-point lead over runner-up R Praggnanandhaa

Published on Nov 15, 2024 10:31 PM IST
Tata Steel Chess: Carlsen takes sole lead after winning spree
Magnus Carlsen leads Tata Steel Chess India after winning three games in Round 5, while Aleksandra Goryachkina tops the women's section with five points.

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Varun’s fifer in vain as Stubbs scripts SA’s thrilling chase
South Africa level series 1-1, beating India by three wickets in the second T20 International at Gqeberha

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 12:14 AM IST