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Journalism of Courage

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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Out-of-the-box skill: Long-range goals in European Championships shoot into footballing folkloreSubscriber Only

June 26,2021 01:37:29 AM

Long-rang attempts and goals are rare these days, but when successful provide thrill and great adrenalin rush

Sat, Jun 26, 2021

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In nascence of his career, Kyle Jamieson’s haymakers floor India’s batting eliteSubscriber Only

June 24,2021 01:51:43 AM

Last year, in his audition, Kyle Jamieson made telling blows with the ball and bat to knock India down. And now, on the grandest stage, the WTC final, he landed granite-punches.

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Once aspiring cop and psychology student, Robin Gosens now Germany’s unusual saviourSubscriber Only

June 23,2021 09:04:01 AM

Only last year had Ronaldo refused to exchange jerseys with him or even acknowledge him after a feisty duel between Juventus and Atalanta. "I was hurt. I cried," he said later.

Wed, Jun 23, 2021

Euro 2020: More arrows in Italy’s quiverSubscriber Only

June 22,2021 07:57:04 AM

Ingenious free-kicks just another weapon in burgeoning Italian arsenal

Tue, Jun 22, 2021

The Italian Renaissance: How Mancini’s team transformed into a goal-machineSubscriber Only

June 17,2021 23:15:33 PM

From a strong-armed defensive firm, Italy have remoulded into a silver-footed attacking group. From habitual one-zero goal-grinders, they have reengineered into ravenous goal merchants.

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Euro 2020: Mancini’s Italy spread wings, take flightSubscriber Only

June 16,2021 03:17:13 AM

By creating width on field, Italy coach Mancini has mobilised wingers into action.

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Euro 2020: The world at Kylian Mbappe’s feetSubscriber Only

June 14,2021 22:11:53 PM

With searing speed, enviable skill and voracious appetite for goals, the possibilities are infinite for Kylian Mbappe at UEFA Euro 2020.

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

Sterling show: England striker shows his value, qualitiesSubscriber Only

June 14,2021 02:50:23 AM

It was not a pass meant for Sterling. It might have been for Harry Kane who hulks the central territory, or it could have been for Phil Foden slicing in from the right wing. But it was Sterling who pounced in, from apparent nothingness.st in a tournament in his 13th match through four competitions -- gave England a 1-0 win over Croatia on Sunday in their UEFA Euro 2020 opener.

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

England evolve from set piece-reliant to irresistible creative forceSubscriber Only

June 13,2021 01:32:51 AM

Croatia knocked England out of the 2018 World Cup in what was a tactical coup, but England have traced an upward trajectory since then.

Sun, Jun 13, 2021

EURO 2020: Europe’s victory before kick-offSubscriber Only

June 11,2021 11:18:17 AM

EURO 2020: Amidst the waning of the pandemic in the continent, some of the best players will put football back in the mindspace of fans.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Explained: The complications of holding Euro 2020 in 11 countries during the pandemicSubscriber Only

June 11,2021 10:09:00 AM

The Euro 2021 will travel to 11 countries, tracing the length and breadth of the continent. The tournament will be spread from Bilbao to St Petersburg, Dublin to Baku, binding diverse cultures and climes, ideals and ideologies.

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

The long and short of travel at the Euros: Some teams play at home while others have to criss-cross EuropeSubscriber Only

June 10,2021 23:35:20 PM

For the first time in history, the Euro Cup is spread across 11 different venues in Europe this year.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

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Don’t board the flight if you think NZ have edge in the finals: Virat KohliSubscriber Only

June 02,2021 23:27:19 PM

Kohli fired up as team embarks on era-defining tour; World Test Championship final followed by Test series against England.

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Mithali & Co ready for a leap into unknown in return to TestsSubscriber Only

June 01,2021 23:05:08 PM

In her career that spans 20 years, Mithali has featured in just 10 Tests, of which two have come in the last 14 years.

Wed, Jun 02, 2021

UEFA Champions League Final: A ploy that failed, and one that triumphedSubscriber Only

May 31,2021 08:17:42 AM

To unlock Chelsea's iron-wall backline, guarded by three solid centre-backs and two midfield enforcers, Pep Guardiola thought he required the collective ingenuity of his most creative players.

Mon, May 31, 2021

Mosquito attack distracts world chess title challenger Nepomniachtchi in Crypto Cup semifinalSubscriber Only

May 29,2021 18:32:50 PM

A new terminology enters chess lexicon: The mosquito gambit. The 30-year-old Russian was seen swatting, swiping and swishing the air as the match unfolded, at times almost slapping himself on the face.

Sun, May 30, 2021

Mind games: Two intellectuals and chess on a football pitchSubscriber Only

May 29,2021 00:34:49 AM

Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel's bond was forged not so much on the field but more on dinner tables at bars in Munich and Mainz, hours discussing football and football philosophies and dissecting tactics and formations.

Sun, May 30, 2021

Redeemer of lost causes: Luis SuarezSubscriber Only

May 24,2021 18:49:15 PM

In taking Atletico Madrid to the La Liga title, Luis Suarez found redemption & identity for a career that has few shades of grey.

Tue, May 25, 2021

A crypto variation: Bitcoin as prize money in sportsSubscriber Only

May 23,2021 00:32:59 AM

Bitcoin springs up as winners’ prize with chess, football entering crypto space, finds SANDIP G

Sun, May 23, 2021

Alisson Becker: From saving goals to scoring themSubscriber Only

May 18,2021 00:56:15 AM

Alisson part of long South American tradition of custodians making an impact at the other end.

Tue, May 18, 2021

City walk the Pep talkSubscriber Only

May 13,2021 00:32:21 AM

Pep Guardiola shrugs off Manchester City’s November pain to gallop creatively to the English Premier League title

Fri, May 14, 2021

Ishant, Bumrah, Shami reunion raises hopes for India in EnglandSubscriber Only

May 10,2021 08:39:12 AM

Ishant, Bumrah & Shami will bowl together in a Test after more than a year, as India eye WTC crown & England series

Tue, May 11, 2021

Form over potential: India squad for WTC final, England Tests announcedSubscriber Only

May 08,2021 05:00:19 AM

To scale the twin peaks of clinching the World Test Championship and winning a series in England, India’s selectors have broken away from the much-trodden horses-for-courses path as well as their fixation with seam-bowling all-rounders and wrist spinners.

Mon, Jun 14, 2021