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    Somshuvra Laha

    Somshuvra Laha has been covering sports through chaos and calm since 2008, all while calling Hindustan Times home. Equally at ease decoding seam bowling at Lord's, spin at Eden Gardens or 4-4-2, he sees every match as a chance to dissect the game in unique ways.

    Articles by Somshuvra Laha

    Unshackled India turn 225 into target practice

    India's Sanju Samson, right, bats during the T20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Christchurch, New Zealand, Thursday
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 22, 2026 16:24 IST

    Samson, Iyer and Dhir fashion record win for India

    India's Sanju Samson celebrates his half-century during the 1st T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval ground, in Christchurch on Thursday
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 22, 2026 11:56 IST

    The complicated truth: NZ pitches can be good for batting too

    Abhishek Sharma of India during a training session at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 22, 2026 02:41 IST

    From Ireland to New Zealand, India seek answers in relentless T20I schedule

    Shreyas Iyer speaks to the media ahead of their first T20I against New Zealand.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 21, 2026 05:02 IST

    Getting back on track: The slow but steady progress of Kumar Kushagra

    Kumar Kushagra continues to impress.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 15, 2026 12:06 IST

    Patient Bengal eke out nine-wicket win against Delhi

    Mohammed Shami celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Delhi's Divij Mehra.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 15, 2026 05:23 IST

    Bengal firmly on top as Delhi dither

    Bengal's Mukesh Kumar celebrates after taking the wicket of Delhi's Ayush Doseja during the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C cricket match between Delhi and Bengal, in Kalyani, West Bengal
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 13, 2026 12:26 IST

    Sudip Gharami, Abishek Porel give Bengal vital first-innings lead

    Bengal's Sudip Gharami celebrates his half century as Abishek Porel, left, looks on during the 2nd day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match between Bengal and Delhi
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 13, 2026 01:39 IST

    Bhuvneshwar should have been picked long back, says Shami

    Mohammed Shami bowls during the Duleep Trophy final for East Zone against South Zone in Chennai on September 8. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 11, 2026 15:11 IST

    Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami shines on return as Bengal bowl out Delhi

    Mohammed Shami picked up four wickets on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match against Delhi in Kalyani
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 12, 2026 01:36 IST

    Ranji Trophy: Five things to watch out for in the new season

    The real test for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is whether he can make his talent count in a format where the game doesn’t move at his preferred pace.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 11, 2026 02:17 IST

    Ranji Trophy: India dream still alive, Abhimanyu takes stance for Bengal again

    At 31, Bengal's Abhimanyu Easwaran waits for the elusive India cap.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 10, 2026 08:38 IST

    When 250 is no longer enough, T20 cricket must ask what it wants to be

    India and West Indies combined to score more than 800 runs in the 2nd T20I in Ranchi.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 10, 2026 07:17 IST

    Shai Hope's hundred sets up record West Indies chase in 2nd T20I against India

    West Indies' captain Shai Hope celebrates after winning the second T20I cricket match of a series between India and West Indies, in Ranchi.
    sports
    Updated on Oct 10, 2026 24:47 IST

    Chance for India to deepen their bowlers' pool

    India's Naman Dhir (R) celebrates with Arshdeep Singh after taking the wicket of West Indies' Romario Shepherd during the first T20I against West Indies, in Lucknow.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 24:55 IST

    World champs South Africa seek home coronation

    South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot.
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 8, 2026 08:32 IST

    In Sourav Ganguly's metaverse, no job is beyond him

    The announcement that Sourav Ganguly would become head coach of Delhi Capitals thus feels less like a career pivot than the latest entry in a remarkably long list of jobs he has somehow managed to collect
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 10:01 IST

    I take the blame: Khalid Jamil after drubbing by Uruguay

    Khalid Jamil opens up after a loss against Uruguay.
    football
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 07:02 IST

    Football: Time together can make India better

    India defender Akash Mishra addressing a media conference ahead of Tuesday’s international football friendly against Uruguay at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium on Monday (PTI)
    football
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 15:08 IST

    Against Brazil, India briefly glimpsed a future beyond the rankings

    India's Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in action with Brazil's Vinicius Junior
    football
    Updated on Oct 4, 2026 06:00 IST

    Ancelotti does a namaste as Brazil warm up for India match in Kolkata

    Brazil Men's National Football team head coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to media ahead of upcoming International Friendly match against India in Kolkata, India, on Friday. (Samir Jana/Hindustan Times)
    football
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 15:24 IST

    Salt Lake Stadium: India’s grand football theatre

    India is scheduled to host five-time World Cup champions Brazil on Oct. 3 and two-time World Cup winners Uruguay on Oct. 6 at the venue. (PTI)
    football
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 17:27 IST

    Wanted: A one-day game that at least gives bowlers a chance

    India's captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a double ton against West Indies. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 05:10 IST

    Gill double ton, Rohit century pave the way for record chase

    India captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a double century in Guwahati on Wednesday.
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 17:07 IST

    Brazil in Kolkata: A love affair beyond the World Cups

    Brazilian former footballer Cafu, left, with Brazilian former striker Jose Ramirez Barreto during an interactive session at the BNCCI, in Kolkata. (PTI)
    football
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 15:18 IST

    Moises Henriques and the long road home

    Moises Henriques of Glasgow Cosmic plays a shot during ETPL 2026. (ETPL)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 14, 2026 21:30 IST

    In East’s Duleep win, Kishan and Shami make a statement

    East Zone's captain Ishan Kishan (R) and Mohammed Shami pose with the trophy after winning the Duleep Trophy 2026-27, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Thursday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 10, 2026 15:27 IST

    A Shami century adds glow to Duleep Trophy final

    Bengaluru: East Zone's Mohammed Shami celebrates after taking the wicket of Central Zone's Harsh Dubey on day three of the Duleep Trophy Semi-final 1 cricket match between Central Zone and East Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) grounds, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI09_01_2026_000170A) (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 5, 2026 14:42 IST

    Consistent Harsh Dubey keeps reminding selectors of his class

    Bengaluru: Central Zone's Harsh Dubey celebrates after taking a wicket in the Duleep Trophy Semi-final 1 between Central Zone and East Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) grounds, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Tuesday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 2, 2026 17:51 IST

    India’s fast bowling switch to Test cricket in the T20 era

    India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on August 27. He took seven wickets in the two-match series played on slow pitches. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 30, 2026 24:41 IST
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