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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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Better average than Laxman, higher strike rate than Dravid: Why modern great Pujara is still underratedSubscriber Only
January 12, 2021 14:48 IST
In terms of consistency, Cheteshwar Pujara is in the top 10 of India's finest of all time. He is seventh on the list of best averages (47.85) for his country, just behind Sehwag, and ahead of Laxman, Ganguly, Azharuddin, and Vengsarkar.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
The abstinent warrior: It’s time Cheteshwar Pujara’s method gets its just dueSubscriber Only
January 12, 2021 09:11 IST
It’s time his contributions got a standalone value. It’s time he shed the next Dravid label.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Mind over matter: Vihari and Ashwin script a rearguard for the agesSubscriber Only
January 11, 2021 19:21 IST
Their bodies were crippled with injury and lusty blows on the body, but it couldn’t prevent Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin from scripting a rearguard for the ages.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Rohit Sharma: Flattering to deceive…againSubscriber Only
January 10, 2021 19:51 IST
Rohit looked in total control in the second innings, before a moment of indiscretion brought about his downfall.
Mon, Jan 11, 2021
Smiling assassin: Cummins puts the skids under IndiaSubscriber Only
January 09, 2021 13:26 IST
Cummins, showing a friendly demeanour, puts the skids under India as hosts take charge at SCG.
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
How Steve Smith foiled Mohammed Siraj’s plansSubscriber Only
January 08, 2021 20:22 IST
Smith would just keep leaving, as Siraj kept getting his line closer to the stumps. Smith, the master batsman that he is, read the trap perfectly.
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
3rd Test Day 2: Two heroes and an intriguing subplotSubscriber Only
January 08, 2021 13:46 IST
Smith and Jadeja leave indelible mark on proceedings to leave SCG Test evenly poised.
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
After rain, a (mini) deluge: Aussie top order finds some semblance of form on a benign surfaceSubscriber Only
January 07, 2021 14:00 IST
Will Pucovski impressed with a half-century on debut, Marnus Labuschagne shone with his fluency, and Steve Smith cast away doubts over his form with a breezy unconquered 31. The trio compensated for the early loss of the returning David Warner to pile 166 runs for the loss of two wickets on a rain-shortened day.
Thu, Jan 07, 2021
NZ vs PAK: Neil Wagner tune not music for Steve Smith’s earsSubscriber Only
January 06, 2021 18:31 IST
As unrepeatable as Neil Wagner is, he has opened the eyes of the bowling brethren to Steve Smith’s leg-side game. He has helped them shift their unflinching gaze from outside the off-stump to his legs, Smith’s supposed forte.
Thu, Jan 07, 2021
Tim Paine on Brisbane Test: ‘Bit of uncertainty… India hold power in world cricket’Subscriber Only
January 06, 2021 10:00 IST
After BCCI took up the matter, it is understood that players can mingle in a bio-bubble inside the hotel and the Test match is on despite some sharp comments from a couple of state politicians.
Thu, Jan 07, 2021
Explained: Here’s how KL Rahul’s injury helps Hanuma Vihari’s prospectsSubscriber Only
January 05, 2021 14:38 IST
Hanuma Vihari, despite a promising start to his career, has faltered so far in the series. Three outings have fetched the Andhra batsman only 45 runs, which triggered the possibility of Rahul's Test comeback.
Wed, Jan 06, 2021
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: All square at the GSubscriber Only
December 30, 2020 08:04 IST
India keep shadows of doubt at bay to get the job done in second Test; level series 1-1
Thu, Dec 31, 2020
Champagne on ice: India bowlers put them in touching distance of a famous winSubscriber Only
December 28, 2020 13:06 IST
Australia were wobbling at 133/6 at stumps on the third day of the Boxing Day Test with Cameron Green (17* off 65) and Pat Cummins (15* off 53) in the middle.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
In epic MCG century, Rahane stands up, lifts Adelaide gloomSubscriber Only
December 28, 2020 03:52 IST
The unbeaten 104 came as a timely balm after the pain inflicted by the humiliation in Adelaide last week. With a lead of 82 runs and five wickets in hand at the end of Day 2, India could now dream of levelling the series.
Mon, Dec 28, 2020
O Captain! My Captain! Rahane’s memorable hundred puts India in chargeSubscriber Only
December 27, 2020 13:06 IST
Rahane’s memorable hundred, leading from the front, puts India in charge as Aussie hopes flounder.
Sun, Dec 27, 2020
Boxing Day Test: Round 1 to IndiaSubscriber Only
December 26, 2020 13:10 IST
Visitors show they have moved on from Adelaide debacle as all-round show puts them ahead on Boxing Day.
Sat, Dec 26, 2020
Josh Hazlewood: Small-town heroSubscriber Only
December 20, 2020 23:18 IST
Adelaide's man of the hour Hazlewood's immaculate control was a hallmark at grade matches during his early years in Bendemeer.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Virat Kohli lost for emotion after hammer blowSubscriber Only
December 19, 2020 22:51 IST
It was as unusual as Kohli ever had been in his career. He wears his emotions on the sleeve and the eyes.
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
IND vs AUS 1st Test: India’s day, and night at AdelaideSubscriber Only
December 19, 2020 08:53 IST
A virtuoso all-round bowling effort gives India first-innings lead, but Paine ensures his team remains in the contest.
Sat, Dec 19, 2020
Ind vs Aus 1st Test, Day 1: Slow and steady, with a twist in the endSubscriber Only
December 18, 2020 08:08 IST
For most of Day 1 of the first Test, India coped with all the Aussies could throw at them, before slipping in the last hour
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Virat Kohli leading by example, even in absenceSubscriber Only
December 16, 2020 19:11 IST
Virat Kohli may leave after the first match, but his imprint on the India vs Australia Test series will be indelible as the team plays in his image.
Thu, Dec 17, 2020
‘Before Jasprit Bumrah, the last quick to have such a buzz was Wasim Akram’Subscriber Only
December 15, 2020 18:33 IST
Indian pacer's unorthodox genius has bewitched the Aussies like nobody else since the former legendary Pakistani fast bowler.
Thu, Dec 17, 2020
India vs Australia: Where there’s Will, there’s a waySubscriber Only
December 13, 2020 20:16 IST
Having battled mental demons, 22-year-old Pucovski looks ready to take on Indians
Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Curator-cum-chorister-cum-GOAT: Nathan Lyon’s rise to the topSubscriber Only
December 12, 2020 18:59 IST
Lyon’s path to becoming one of the greatest off-spinners of all time is a road less travelled, but one that reveals his strong character
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
Final goodbye: Paolo Rossi, who led Italy to 1982 World Cup, dies at 64Subscriber Only
December 10, 2020 14:16 IST
Paolo Rossi won two Serie A titles, a European Cup and a Coppa Italia with Juventus but will be most fondly remembered for lighting up the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain with six goals.
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