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Somshuvra Laha

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

Mature Vaibhav Sooryavanshi helps India cruise past Zimbabwe

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on way to his top-score of 81 in the third and final T20 International against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club ground on Sunday. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 16:06 IST

Mayank 2.0: One delivery, a career reborn

India's bowler Mayank Yadav gestures as he prepares to bowl during the first T20 cricket match between Zimbabwe and India in Harare, Zimbabwe. (AP Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 14:58 IST

Sooryavanshi record fifty snaps India’s winless streak

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gestures as he celebrates 50 runs during the first match in the One Day International cricket series played between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club on July 23. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 16:51 IST

No fear of failure, says Iyer ahead of Zimbabwe series

File image of India's Shreyas Iyer celebrates his half-century during the second one-day international against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 15:57 IST

Spain are proof their system is still humming

Spain coach Luis De La Fuente and players during a hydration break in the semi-final against France at Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 15:29 IST

Why Argentina never know when they are beaten

Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 14:37 IST

Preserving the lead isn’t an English virtue

England's Anthony Gordon (18) and Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) run for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 01:12 IST

A rivalry history refuses to leave behind

(FILES) Argentine legend Diego Maradona (centre) dribbles past three England defenders on June 22, 1986, in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal. Maradona scored two goals, including the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 16:17 IST

No accidental semi-finalists in a Cup to remember

Argentina will face England in World Cup semifinals. (AP Photo)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 17:20 IST

Spain challenged, not derailed

Spain had spent 649 minutes in the World Cup cultivating the aura of an untouchable team. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 01:30 IST

Ten-man England hang on to 3-2 win against Mexico

England's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's first goal. (AFP photo)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 12:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Iberian neighbours set up Spain faceoff

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal against Croatia.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 05:30 IST

Brazil rising: A World Cup gear shift sees off Japan

Brazil's players celebrate their second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 15:17 IST

Europe’s sway weakens as Germany, Netherlands knocked out on penalties

Netherlands' defender #22 Denzel Dumfries and forward #09 Wout Weghorst react after losing the penalty shootout.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 04:54 IST

Brazil endure before finding their World Cup gear

Brazil's Vinicius Junior and Endrick celebrate after the match.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 03:03 IST

World Cup 2026: Focus on big stars, rise of Africa in knockouts

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring against Jordan at the Dallas Stadium. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 17:52 IST

Possession not always having the last say at the World Cup

Jose Fajardo #17 of Panama and Elliot Anderson #8 of England during their FIFA World Cup 2026 match. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 15:17 IST

FIFA World Cup: Neuer’s fall, Ecuador’s rise

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 12:31 IST

A keeper’s game: Asare, Mpasi shine under the bar

Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 16:00 IST

FIFA WC: Goalkeepers steal the show as Ghana hold England 0-0; Colombia qualify

England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts during their Group L match against Ghana at FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:30 IST

Norway’s Viking Row spreads the glow of warmth at the World Cup

Supporters of the Norwegian football team perform the "Viking Row" on a street after their team's victory over Senegal, in Oslo, Norway. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 14:48 IST

Changing lanes, Mo Salah liberates himself

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates his goal against New Zealand. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 15:04 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt ride second-half surge to trounce New Zealand

Egypt's Mahmoud Trezeguet celebrates with Mohamed Salah (right) after scoring their third goal against New Zealand. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:25 IST

Brazil back on track but still looking for best rhythm

Vinicius Junior #7 of Brazil controls the ball under pressure from Carlens Arcus #2 of Haiti during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 17:09 IST

Didier Deschamps: Putting method over magic

France coach Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappe during training. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 18:56 IST

Brazil vs Morocco: The first heavyweight clash of the World Cup

Brazil's Casemiro during training at the Columbia Park Training Facility, Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. (IReuters)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 15:46 IST

‘If I feel I should hit the ball, it’s better to hit it’

Richa Ghosh in action during the ODI women's World Cup. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 15:37 IST

Vinicius Jr: Dribbler, dazzler, finisher

Brazil winger Vinicius Jr during training at the Columbia Park Training Facility in New Jersey, U.S. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 02:53 IST

Why Brazil keep turning to Neymar

Neymar celebrates after scoring against Croatia during the quarter-final of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha. (REUTERS/FILE)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 14:41 IST

A season lost, till KKR nearly rescued it

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh (C) walks with the team flag. (AFP)

Updated on May 25, 2026 17:00 IST

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