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).
September 16, 2025 20:46 IST
Abhishek Sharma is the perfect storm of prolific consistency and aggression, averaging 33.11 despite the strike rate of 195.40
Wed, Sep 17, 2025September 15, 2025 22:46 IST
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi first posted, then removed, a post on X alleging Zimbabwean official Andy Pycroft asked both captains not to shake hands; India team source flatly denies
Tue, Sep 16, 2025September 15, 2025 17:23 IST
He has shed the more spectacular acts of the first half of his career, and evolved into a master of subtle arts of spin bowling.
Mon, Sep 15, 2025September 15, 2025 09:55 IST
The coach Gautam Gambhir too echoed the captain’s sentiments that this match was to show solidarity towards families of victims of terror attack
Mon, Sep 15, 2025September 15, 2025 01:07 IST
Captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicates seven-wicket victory to the Armed Forces
Mon, Sep 15, 2025September 15, 2025 00:26 IST
Suryakumar Yadav's side is superior in every facet and displays a ruthless edge that gives the opposition no chance
Mon, Sep 15, 2025September 14, 2025 19:32 IST
India vs Pakistan Handshake Row: Suryakumar had made up his mind on the morning of the game, and conveyed his decision to the team that he would not oblige the handshake; Frosty vibes between both teams due to recent tension at the border
Mon, Sep 15, 2025September 13, 2025 21:46 IST
Asia Cup 2025: India are world champions, Pakistan sit seventh, a spot below Sri Lanka and just ahead of Bangladesh.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025September 13, 2025 21:36 IST
Left-arm wrist spin is covered by Kuldeep Yadav and Sufiyan Muqeem, left-arm classical by Mohammed Nawaz and Axar Patel, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Abrar Ahmed will pile on the mystery variety.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025September 13, 2025 18:46 IST
Deemed too stubborn then, he has transformed himself to become the captain loved by his team-mates, who are thriving in the friendly ambience.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025September 13, 2025 00:26 IST
While posting 160 for 7 against an ordinary Oman bowling unit, Pakistan batsmen looked out of depth in the T20 format.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025September 12, 2025 19:22 IST
Only a handful of cricketers have consistently done well in all three formats, and that will be the challenge for India's Test captain.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025September 11, 2025 19:37 IST
Japanese hand-held fans, Korean battery-operated fans, umbrellas, beach-visits post midnight are being done while waiting for temperatures to drop
Fri, Sep 12, 2025September 11, 2025 18:51 IST
Ever since 2022 world cup final the left-arm pacer was struggling, but has now suddenly found form in this year’s PSL and seems to be on his way back to his old self.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025September 11, 2025 18:30 IST
If Shivam Dube has to sit out India would be forced to make two changes — an extra batter as well as a fast bowler, which could be at the expense of a spinner — Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakaravarthy.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025September 11, 2025 00:09 IST
The early finish would have disappointed both sets of supporters. Indian fans didn’t get the run-fest, UAE fans didn’t get the resistance.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025September 10, 2025 23:35 IST
It's not about the quality of the opposition but his long wait, rejected as he was during the entire Test series in England, that made this four-for special.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025September 09, 2025 22:21 IST
India’s Test captain takes his time to find the touch he displayed in England, but remains patient and shows his full repertoire after changing bats
Wed, Sep 10, 2025September 09, 2025 20:59 IST
Muhammad Waseem, second on the list of T20I six-hitters, had first moved to UAE to find a job and to also play a tournament during Ramadan
Wed, Sep 10, 2025September 09, 2025 18:57 IST
At the captains’ conference, Suryakumar, with his natural wit, remained the centre of attraction with every other captain gazing at him
Tue, Sep 09, 2025September 08, 2025 23:16 IST
Pakistan were once so consistent in T20, but are now regrouping, Sri Lanka are erratic, and Bangladesh are pressing reset button
Tue, Sep 09, 2025September 07, 2025 20:15 IST
He doesn’t possess the exotic variations of many of his peers, but his underrated skills make life tough for batsmen, as his uncanny stats in T20Is show
Sun, Sep 07, 2025September 06, 2025 19:43 IST
Being away from the major cities perhaps help Rishad Hossain to chart his own course.
Sat, Sep 06, 2025September 05, 2025 21:38 IST
Booker prize winning author Karunatilaka's book had a magical spinner with endless skills. Lanka's big hope at Asia Cup, the ambidextrous bowler Kamindu Mendis, is a shade better - he can also bats better than most in the world.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025September 01, 2025 13:15 IST
For all his unwavering dogma, Ruben Amorim’s grand scheme is assuming outlines, but rough rather than definite.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025