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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 13:06:06 PM
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 13:10:18 PM
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
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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 22:51:54 PM
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 08:53:29 AM
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 08:08:31 AM
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 19:11:49 PM
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
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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 20:16:27 PM
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
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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
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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.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Not an A-class performance: India’s first taste of red-ball cricket in Australia unsatisfactorySubscriber Only
December 08,2020 19:20:18 PM
Ajinkya Rahane scored a 100, Umesh Yadav bowled potent spells. Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha spent some valuable time in the middle, Ravichandran Ashwin settled into a fine rhythm, but overall, the Indian contingent’s first red-ball outing in Australia was modest.
Wed, Dec 09, 2020
Umesh Yadav impresses in audition for third seamer’s slotSubscriber Only
December 08,2020 08:36:35 AM
Umesh Yadav dealing early blows and bowling economically would push his case for a rare Test appearance outside India.
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
1st T20I: Heroes defy written script, India win by substitution method vs AustraliaSubscriber Only
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Coming in as Jadeja’s concussion substitute, Chahal upstages Aussies while unheralded Natarajan shines on T20I debut.
Sun, Dec 06, 2020
Sidekicks with the main act: Pandya, Jadeja & less-heralded bowlers script India’s consolation winSubscriber Only
December 02,2020 20:42:30 PM
The spirited win wouldn’t alter the status of the series, but it gave India some much-needed succour after the Sydney setbacks.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
India’s time to come to life in Canberra dead rubber ahead of bigger battlesSubscriber Only
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Although the third ODI against Australia is a dead rubber, there is a lot riding for India — A) Avoid a clean sweep, B) Enable the bowlers to regain rhythm, C) Show resilience and doggedness.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Steve Smith- Phenom does an encoreSubscriber Only
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Smith’s second successive 62-ball hundred seals ODI series with a game to play
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Diego Maradona: An icon who developed a personal bondSubscriber Only
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It was the manner in which Diego Maradona touched people’s lives off the field that best explains his impact across the world.
Fri, Nov 27, 2020
Diego Maradona and his hand with GodSubscriber Only
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To some, he was the most gifted footballer ever, whose feet rendered the beautiful game all the more beautiful. To some, he was the most flawed of geniuses, flirting with drugs and keeping friends from the underworld.
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