Sandip G

Sandip G, Delhi-based, writes primarily on cricket and football. He pens a weekly football column, Total Football. In 15 years of sports journalism, he has covered a vast spread of sports, including World Cups in three different sports (cricket, football and hockey).

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Karun Nair Aditya Sarwate Kerala Vidarbha Ranji Trophy Final

Ranji Trophy final: Powered by outsiders Karun Nair’s Vidarbha and Aditya Sarwate’s Kerala vie for domestic titleSubscriber Only

February 25, 2025 19:50 IST

Nair is a Keralite playing for Vidarbha, Sarwate is from Vidarbha playing for Kerala and their team’s success depends on the two stars

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

Ranji Trophy final: Why Vidarbha is not taking Kerala lightlySubscriber Only

February 25, 2025 18:27 IST

Kerala has played doggedly this season, a trait that defined Vidarbha's Ranji Trophy winning sides; "Winning close games will give you the belief that nothing is impossible. That is dangerous,” is how Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar assessed Kerala ahead of the Ranji Trophy final.

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

How Carlo Ancelotti, who uncorked the goal-scoring monster in Cristiano Ronaldo, revived Kylian Mbappe at Real MadridSubscriber Only

February 24, 2025 08:51 IST

Twelve years after he steered Ronaldo towards the path of goal-scoring Everest, he encountered a similar challenge. To guide Kylian Mbappe to the path of greatness.

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Champions Trophy | IND vs PAK: How Virat Kohli got to the magical 14,000 runs club with a show-stopper cover driveSubscriber Only

February 23, 2025 21:00 IST

WATCH VIDEO: The Kohli cover drive. A stroke of standalone glitter. A fitting way to become the third – and fastest – batter to get to 14,000 ODI runs.

Sun, Feb 23, 2025

Hardik Pandya Saud Shakeel India Pakistan Champions trophy

Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan: How Hardik Pandya plotted Saud Shakeel’s exitSubscriber Only

February 23, 2025 18:14 IST

So far used to the un-distressing pace of Hardik, Saud Shakeel pulled him without any hesitation. The ball came quicker, got a tad big on him, and he mistimed the ball to deep midwicket’s grasp.

Sun, Feb 23, 2025

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton celebrates after scoring century during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo)

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton’s 103 hammers Afghanistan into submission as SA win by 107 runsSubscriber Only

February 21, 2025 23:55 IST

Apart from Rahmat Shah’s plucky 90, Afghanistan had few takeaways from the game where Bavuma, van der Dussen and Markram help themselves to chunky 50s

Sat, Feb 22, 2025

What lies behind Mohammed Shami’s march to 200 ODI wickets? A romantic heart with a sadist’s skillSubscriber Only

February 20, 2025 21:48 IST

He is not for the sensationalists, even if his career has been nothing short of sensational.

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

Pakistan lose to New Zealand Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s bewildering naivety leads to morale-crushing defeat against New ZealandSubscriber Only

February 19, 2025 23:44 IST

In their inability to seize the moments and deliver the knockout blows, in their shuddering strategies, in their lack of exigency plans, or in their sheer stage fright, Pakistan displayed naivety on their big night in Karachi.

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Pakistan vs New zealand Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy preview: Pace-heavy Pakistan take on subcontinental New ZealandSubscriber Only

February 18, 2025 19:02 IST

There is a lot riding on the tournament for Pakistan —capacity to host a multinational tournament event-free, a shot at rediscovering their mystique and a title defence.

Wed, Feb 19, 2025

Brand CR7 leaps higher than footballer Cristiano RonaldoSubscriber Only

February 17, 2025 10:06 IST

From the staple refuge of tourism, leisure, hospitality and clothing brands to unusual streams like tableware, home decor, and a hair-transplant chain in Spain, his expansive forays have grown exponentially just like the cult of Ronaldo.

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

Champions Trophy form Australia New zealand South africa

What’s the chances of Australia, South Africa, New Zealand in Champions Trophy two years after being semifinalists in ODI World Cup?Subscriber Only

February 15, 2025 21:26 IST

The three teams were the semi-finalists of the 2023 ODI world cup, apart from India. South Africa have a hitmen-brigade of batsmen and diverse bowlers, New Zealand have a devilish mix of part-timers suited to conditions, but Australia will find it tough to even reach the semi-finals.

Sun, Feb 16, 2025

Meet Kerala’s cricket stars, Azharuddeen from Thalangara, Kunnummal from Koyilandy, Baby from AdimaliSubscriber Only

February 15, 2025 15:30 IST

Kerala Ranji Trophy team comprises players from smaller towns too, good news is that game is flourishing away from traditional cricketing nurseries too

Sun, Feb 16, 2025

Shreyas Iyer bats during the ODI series against England. (PTI)

How Shreyas Iyer is trying to be the Yuvraj Singh-Suresh Raina hybrid in middle oversSubscriber Only

February 13, 2025 20:46 IST

He is the counterpuncher, unpredictable in his mood, methods and manners, a Suresh Raina-Yuvraj Singh hybrid.

Fri, Feb 14, 2025

Penalising exuberant goal celebrations would make football poorer and colourlessSubscriber Only

February 10, 2025 08:37 IST

Everton's Ilman Ndiaye's impersonation of a seagull after scoring against Brighton was punished with a needless yellow card.

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

There were months Neymar was the finest in the world, years when he was predestined to succeed the throne vacated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and a decade when he flirted with greatness. (AP Photo)

Breaking down Neymar’s break down: A hundred possible reasons why the Brazilian isn’t considered the greatestSubscriber Only

February 03, 2025 09:52 IST

Neymar was the most gifted of his generation, a blend of football as an artistic, individual expression as well as a product of regimented structure operating within a collective framework. What, indeed, happened?

Mon, Feb 03, 2025

Wriddhiman Saha retires: An artist with gloves, a fighter with batSubscriber Only

February 02, 2025 18:45 IST

Often seen as the bridge between Dhoni era and Pant era, Saha's classical mould left a lasting impression on Indian cricket

Sun, Feb 02, 2025

A combination of Hardik Pandya playing shots during the fourth T20I cricket match between England and India in Pune. (AP Photo)

Hardik Pandya makes extraordinary look like an everyday chore, taking India to 15-run thrilling winSubscriber Only

February 01, 2025 00:35 IST

The series victory proves that Pandya remains India’s MVP in white-ball cricket with outcome of big tournaments inseparably hinged on his form and mood

Sat, Feb 01, 2025

(LEFT) Sanju Samson bats during the second T20 match between India and England at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India and (RIGHT) Samson walks off after being dismissed. (AP Photo)

How the bouncer became Sanju Samson’s Achilles’ heelSubscriber Only

January 29, 2025 18:42 IST

Of the 17 times Sanju Samson has been caught off seamers in T20 Internationals, the short ball has accounted for 8

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

India vs England T20I series: Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-for in vain as Adil Rashid helps visitors stay aliveSubscriber Only

January 28, 2025 23:55 IST

Veteran leg-spinner comes out on top in tweakers' battle as Jos Buttler & Co recover to register first victory in Brendon McCullum's white-ball reign.

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

India T20I surya Gambhir part-time bowlers

Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir’s recipe for T20 success: Part-time bowlersSubscriber Only

January 27, 2025 20:11 IST

Seven of the top 10 all-rounders, according to ICC charts, are spinners who could bat.

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

Omar Marmoush, the ‘Pharaoh’, has given Manchester City a lease of lifeSubscriber Only

January 27, 2025 08:41 IST

Twenty-two-year old Omar Marmoush marries explosive pace with blistering power, is blessed with a cleverness of movement, possesses a stinging right-foot swing and has the potential to feed Erling Haaland effective passes.

Mon, Jan 27, 2025