Tushar Bhaduri

Based out of Delhi, Tushar Bhaduri works on the sports team of The Indian Express. With 23 years of experience as a journalist – 18 of them covering sports – he writes on various sports and is interested in the bigger picture and underlying trends affecting the sporting landscape. He has covered various major sporting events over the years.

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IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: In PBKS and RCB, the league’s underachievers look to take one step closer to promised landSubscriber Only

May 28, 2025 18:52 IST

On Thursday, one of RCB and PBKS will have the chance to get within one match of their maiden IPL title, a dream for many years. By finishing among the top two after 14 gruelling matches, they have given themselves a cushion.

Wed, May 28, 2025

Suryavanshi’s innings during the successful chase against Chennai Super Kings in Delhi on Tuesday showed a dash of maturity in his game. (Sportzpics)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s emergence provides lone bright spark in Rajasthan Royals’ underwhelming seasonSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 19:22 IST

Over dependent on their top-order, Rajasthan pay the price for leaving too many holes at the end of the auction

Wed, May 21, 2025

CSK vs RR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi impresses in a rare RR successful chase; Dhoni and CSK’s struggles continueSubscriber Only

May 20, 2025 23:59 IST

A six-wicket defeat to fellow strugglers Rajasthan Royals, with as many as 17 balls to spare, would be a chastening experience for Chennai Super Kings

Wed, May 21, 2025

Can the Italian Open really become the fifth Grand Slam in tennis?Subscriber Only

May 20, 2025 09:51 IST

The Italian Tennis Federation has challenged the monopoly and longstanding convention of Melbourne, Paris, Wimbledon and New York hosting the tennis Majors by demanding that its own national championship be considered the ‘Fifth Grand Slam’

Tue, May 20, 2025

Trump gifted $400mn Boeing: Who is Sam Snead, golfer quoted by the US President?Subscriber Only

May 13, 2025 20:05 IST

Sam Snead is considered one of the legends of golf, and is tied for the most wins on the PGA Tour (82) with Tiger Woods, including seven Majors.

Wed, May 14, 2025

Mumbai Indians showcase perfect performance to go top of the table and send Rajasthan Royals outSubscriber Only

May 02, 2025 00:28 IST

Jaipur fort falls, MI win by hundred runs to record sixth straight win.

Fri, May 02, 2025

Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians gestures as Ishan Kishan of Sunrisers Hyderabad walks off after being dismissed in an IPL 2025 game. (Photo: Sportzpics for IPL)

Ishan Kishan’s bizarre dismissal: Umpire calls it wide, no appeal from MI, but batter walks off even as snicko shows no edgeSubscriber Only

April 23, 2025 21:05 IST

SRH batsman walked off assuming he had edged a wide delivery, only for the technology to confirm otherwise

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma finds his touch, Suryakumar Yadav steps on the gas as Mumbai Indians maul CSKSubscriber Only

April 21, 2025 00:01 IST

After an inconsistent start to the season, former Mumbai Indians captain shows batting pedigree in mauling of Chennai Super Kings.

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting quietened again as Mitch Starc, Faf du Plessis fire Delhi Capitals to big winSubscriber Only

March 30, 2025 20:42 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad fall on their own sword as Delhi Capitals' bowling royalty comes to the fore before Du Plessis makes the chase a cakewalk.

Sun, Mar 30, 2025

Shreyas Iyer's prowess against pace has been questioned for a long time but at least in white-ball cricket, he has shown that those days may be in the past. (BCCI)

Why an in-form Shreyas Iyer is one of the most dangerous T20 batsmenSubscriber Only

March 26, 2025 00:41 IST

Shreyas Iyer's 97 from 42 balls sets the tone for Punjab Kings' 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring match.

Wed, Mar 26, 2025

Glenn Maxwell in action during the ICC Champions Trophy (AP Photo)

IND vs AUS | Champions Trophy: How Glenn Maxwell brain-fade proved costly as Australia are bowled out well below 300Subscriber Only

March 04, 2025 18:26 IST

ICC Champions Trophy 2015: Primed to accelerate, Maxwell followed a 6 with getting bowled throwing Aussie plans into disarray.

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

Caught in time-warp: Bangladesh and Pakistan out of Champions TrophySubscriber Only

February 24, 2025 22:06 IST

Rachin Ravindra's hundred powers New Zealand, even as Bangladesh show they are way behind the modern style of playing limited-overs cricket

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

Champions Trophy, AUS vs ENG first impressions: Aura of the yellow jersey intactSubscriber Only

February 23, 2025 08:29 IST

Josh Inglis’ terrific power-hitting eclipsed Ben Duckett’s 165, which was the highest-ever individual knock in the history of Champions Trophy.

Sun, Feb 23, 2025

IPL Auction: Nehal Wadhera, Ashutosh Sharma and Angkrish Raghuvanshi – the sophomores with upgraded salariesSubscriber Only

November 25, 2024 00:05 IST

Feeder franchises help youngsters find cozy homes

Mon, Nov 25, 2024

Perth and the day/night Test in Adelaide would have been ideal settings for Shami, but a bowler of his skill and ability doesn't always need conditions to be in his favour. (Reuters)

Why India is desperate to see Mohammed Shami return?Subscriber Only

November 17, 2024 17:55 IST

Shami, at his fittest, can bowl at a quick enough pace and gets skiddy bounce from a good length, virtues that are useful on Australian pitches.

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

Why India has no one but itself to blame for the series loss against New ZealandSubscriber Only

November 04, 2024 17:11 IST

The hosts’ frailties were laid bare as batsmen fell to both pace and spin, while Kiwi tweakers outshone legendary names. Indian cricket has had its time in the sun. But is time for a regeneration.

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

National Sports Day: Story of Dhyan Chand, India’s first sporting superstarSubscriber Only

August 29, 2024 18:28 IST

National Sports Day 2024: Who was Dhyan Chand? Why does he mean so much to Indian sports? On the 119th anniversary of his birth, here is the story of India’s first sporting superstar.

Sat, Aug 31, 2024

Paris 2024 medals: Where did they come from

Medal table explained: No gold for India’s 1.4 billion, NZ’s 5.2 million celebrate 10; US women on their own in Top 3Subscriber Only

August 13, 2024 08:11 IST

Americans were not the only ones to reap such benefits, more countries won athletics gold than before & swimming powerhouses were challenged, write Vinayakk Mohanarangan, Shivani Naik & Tushar Bhaduri.

Wed, Aug 14, 2024

Paris Olympics: While India pulled ahead with a rare open-play goal in the second quarter, the Belgians hit back with two goals in the third period. (REUTERS)

Paris Olympics hockey: Why the defeat to Belgium ushers in hope and optimism for IndiaSubscriber Only

August 01, 2024 17:06 IST

Paris Olympics 2024: In several phases of the game, India gave the defending champions Beligum a tough time on Thursday.

Fri, Aug 02, 2024

Quick Comment: Coach Gautam Gambhir’s challenge will be to manage egos and insecuritiesSubscriber Only

July 09, 2024 20:51 IST

Newly-appointed Team India coach Gautam Gambhir has the credentials to succeed in his new job but he will have to keep aside personal likes and dislikes.

Wed, Jul 10, 2024

T20 World Cup: Rain threatens to spoil Pakistan’s match, clear skies expected for India vs CanadaSubscriber Only

June 14, 2024 07:46 IST

After pitch issues in New York, the USA leg continues to face new challenges as Florida braces for heavy rain and windy conditions.

Fri, Jun 14, 2024

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan win vs Canada

T20 World Cup: Caution hinting at their lack of confidence, Pakistan get over the line against Canada to keep Super 8 hopes aliveSubscriber Only

June 12, 2024 00:39 IST

That the seven-wicket win was achieved with only 15 balls remaining told a tale in itself. Pakistan had to seal victory inside 14 overs to get ahead of the United States' net run rate, but managed just 28/1 in the Powerplay.

Wed, Jun 12, 2024