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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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Sun, Oct 20, 2024
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Sat, Oct 19, 2024
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Sat, Oct 19, 2024
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After four wickets in the morning, Rachin Ravindra-Tim Southee take visitors to big lead before Indian batting comes to the party.
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
India vs New Zealand: How sweep shot, staying low at the crease and slick footwork helped Rachin Ravindra tackle spinnersSubscriber Only
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India vs New Zealand: Hosts caught in perfect storm after misreading pitch, compound misery as conditions changeSubscriber Only
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After having to bat in seam-friendly conditions, they see sun coming out later in the day as fielding lapses prove costly.
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Fri, Oct 18, 2024
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New Zealand arrive as underdogs, the label beneath which it had camouflaged a ruthlessly efficient team in the past. This time, it’s real.
Tue, Oct 15, 2024
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