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Somshuvra Laha

Somshuvra Laha is a sports journalist with over 11 years' experience writing on cricket, football and other sports. He has covered the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, cricket tours of South Africa, West Indies and Bangladesh and the 2010 Commonwealth Games for Hindustan Times.

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

India's captain Rohit Sharma reigned supreme with his 32nd ODI ton in 76 balls in the second ODI against England. (AFP)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 10:49 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Ravindra Jadeja finished with 3/35 on a pitch where every other bowler went upwards of five runs per over (AFP)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:38 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Virat Kohli during practice session ahead of the second ODI in Cuttack. (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:45 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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.

India skipper Rohit Sharma during practice ahead of second ODI in Cuttack. (REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 07:17 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Australian team poses with the Border Gavaskar Trophy. (AP)
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 07:53 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) and vice-captain Axar Patel in Pune on Friday. (AFP)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:37 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Harshit Rana celebrates the wicket of England’s Jamie Overton during the 4th T20I in Pune on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:09 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

India’s Hardik Pandya batting in the third T20 international against England at Rajkot on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:54 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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.

England defeated India by 26 runs in the third T20I on Tuesday to keep the five-match series alive, making the scoreline 2-1 (PTI)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 09:09 AM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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.

Abhishek Sharma in action against England in the first T20I, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:02 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Varun Chakravarthy starred with figures 3/23 to skittle out England for 132 in the first T20I (AFP)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 05:04 AM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Although different formats, the T20I series against England will be test of fitness for several players before the Champions Trophy (PTI)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 12:22 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

India’s Axar Patel at a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (AFP)
Published on Jan 20, 2025 08:16 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

India's Mohammed Shami attends a practice session. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 10:57 PM IST
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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

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. (AP)
Published on Jan 18, 2025 06:25 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Since 2020, Mohammed Shami has bowled at an average of 15.44 and a strike rate of 17.1 in One Day Internationals (PTI)
Published on Jan 13, 2025 10:14 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

India's Virat Kohli has struggled with the bat in the series against Australia. (AP)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:47 AM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

Pat Cummins and his golden touch

Pat Cummins, Australia's Test captain, has achieved remarkable success, winning major titles and taking 130 wickets.

Under Pat Cummins, Australia has won the Ashes, the World Test Championship final, the ODI World Cup and now the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (AFP)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:52 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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?

The year ahead is packed with events in which India have largely drawn a blank in recent times. The World Test Championship is one. There is also the Women’s ODI World Cup, which India hosts this year. (HT Image)
Published on Dec 31, 2024 11:39 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 (AFP)
Published on Dec 31, 2024 09:48 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

After the World Cup triumph, India fell to a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home by New Zealand.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:28 AM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in the second Test on Monday. (AP)
Published on Dec 09, 2024 09:04 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Action during the India-Australia second women’s ODI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Dec 08, 2024 07:00 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Australia's Megan Schutt, right, starred with a five-wicket haul against India on Thursday. (AP/File)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:19 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women’s team will play in a three-match ODI series against Australia starting in Brisbane on Thursday. (AP)
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 09:57 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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.

Jasprit Bumrah is the original poster boy of the uncapped-player-to-riches story in the Indian Premier League. (AFP)
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 09:12 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

Jasprit Bumrah prepares to ball during a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday. (AFP)
Published on Nov 20, 2024 09:03 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

GM Magnus Carlsen in action against Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattarov in TATA Steel Chess India in Kolkata on Friday. (Samir Jana/Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 15, 2024 10:31 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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.

Magnus Carlsen in action against Arjun Erigaisi on second day of Tata Steel Rapid Chess, in Kolkata on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:18 AM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

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

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy captured 5/17 in the second T20I against South Africa at Gqeberha on Sunday, after taking 3/25 in the opening win at Durban. (AP)
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 12:14 AM IST
BySomshuvra Laha
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