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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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Ranji Trophy final: With an unbeaten 132, Karun Nair reminds selectors of his hunger for big runsSubscriber Only
March 01, 2025 18:37 IST
“It was easy to give up, but I decided to fight,” Karun Nair said about his resurgent career; Vidarbha were 7 for 2 but reached 249 for 4 at stumps, for a lead of 286 runs over Kerala.
Sun, Mar 02, 2025
Ranji Trophy: Tireless Harsh Dubey gains Vidarbha the advantage despite not underestimating Kerala’s comeback tendenciesSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 21:45 IST
Home team's jovial spirit after end of play on Day 3 shows the value of their 37-run first innings lead on a wicket that can turn more viciously in the last two days
Sat, Mar 01, 2025
Ranji Trophy final: Will Kerala pay the price for Sachin Baby’s ill-timed slog sweep?Subscriber Only
February 28, 2025 18:49 IST
Kerala captain Sachin Baby had batted admirably till a rare rash stroke resulted in his dismissal; Vidarbha eventually took a 37-run first innings lead.
Sat, Mar 01, 2025
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha, Kerala punch and counter-punch as final set on a knife’s edgeSubscriber Only
February 27, 2025 19:55 IST
After bowling out hosts for 379, Sachin Baby's team recover to be 131/3 at sumps on Day 2
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
More than just a name: Kerala pacer Eden Apple Tom stuns Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy finalSubscriber Only
February 27, 2025 18:48 IST
At the end of first day, Vidarbha was at a commanding position but Eden’s morning burst left the game in balance
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
Ranji Trophy final: How clever Vidarbha outwitted defensive-minded Kerala on the opening daySubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 20:23 IST
Vidarbha lost the toss and decided 'there was a bit of movement in the morning, and we thought why should we expose the top-order to the new ball'. It has paid off so far.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Remember the name: Danish Malewar hits hundred in Ranji final to power VidarbhaSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 19:54 IST
The 21-year old No. 4 batsman’s unbeaten hundred oozed style, silk and significance as Vidarbha recovered from 24 for 3 to 254 for 4
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Ranji Trophy final: Powered by outsiders Karun Nair’s Vidarbha and Aditya Sarwate’s Kerala vie for domestic titleSubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 19:50 IST
Nair is a Keralite playing for Vidarbha, Sarwate is from Vidarbha playing for Kerala and their team’s success depends on the two stars
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
Ranji Trophy final: Why Vidarbha is not taking Kerala lightlySubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 18:27 IST
Kerala has played doggedly this season, a trait that defined Vidarbha's Ranji Trophy winning sides; "Winning close games will give you the belief that nothing is impossible. That is dangerous,” is how Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar assessed Kerala ahead of the Ranji Trophy final.
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
How Carlo Ancelotti, who uncorked the goal-scoring monster in Cristiano Ronaldo, revived Kylian Mbappe at Real MadridSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 08:51 IST
Twelve years after he steered Ronaldo towards the path of goal-scoring Everest, he encountered a similar challenge. To guide Kylian Mbappe to the path of greatness.
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
Champions Trophy | IND vs PAK: How Virat Kohli got to the magical 14,000 runs club with a show-stopper cover driveSubscriber Only
February 23, 2025 21:00 IST
WATCH VIDEO: The Kohli cover drive. A stroke of standalone glitter. A fitting way to become the third – and fastest – batter to get to 14,000 ODI runs.
Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan: How Hardik Pandya plotted Saud Shakeel’s exitSubscriber Only
February 23, 2025 18:14 IST
So far used to the un-distressing pace of Hardik, Saud Shakeel pulled him without any hesitation. The ball came quicker, got a tad big on him, and he mistimed the ball to deep midwicket’s grasp.
Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton’s 103 hammers Afghanistan into submission as SA win by 107 runsSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 23:55 IST
Apart from Rahmat Shah’s plucky 90, Afghanistan had few takeaways from the game where Bavuma, van der Dussen and Markram help themselves to chunky 50s
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
What lies behind Mohammed Shami’s march to 200 ODI wickets? A romantic heart with a sadist’s skillSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 21:48 IST
He is not for the sensationalists, even if his career has been nothing short of sensational.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s bewildering naivety leads to morale-crushing defeat against New ZealandSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 23:44 IST
In their inability to seize the moments and deliver the knockout blows, in their shuddering strategies, in their lack of exigency plans, or in their sheer stage fright, Pakistan displayed naivety on their big night in Karachi.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Champions Trophy preview: Pace-heavy Pakistan take on subcontinental New ZealandSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 19:02 IST
There is a lot riding on the tournament for Pakistan —capacity to host a multinational tournament event-free, a shot at rediscovering their mystique and a title defence.
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
Brand CR7 leaps higher than footballer Cristiano RonaldoSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 10:06 IST
From the staple refuge of tourism, leisure, hospitality and clothing brands to unusual streams like tableware, home decor, and a hair-transplant chain in Spain, his expansive forays have grown exponentially just like the cult of Ronaldo.
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
What’s the chances of Australia, South Africa, New Zealand in Champions Trophy two years after being semifinalists in ODI World Cup?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2025 21:26 IST
The three teams were the semi-finalists of the 2023 ODI world cup, apart from India. South Africa have a hitmen-brigade of batsmen and diverse bowlers, New Zealand have a devilish mix of part-timers suited to conditions, but Australia will find it tough to even reach the semi-finals.
Sun, Feb 16, 2025
Meet Kerala’s cricket stars, Azharuddeen from Thalangara, Kunnummal from Koyilandy, Baby from AdimaliSubscriber Only
February 15, 2025 15:30 IST
Kerala Ranji Trophy team comprises players from smaller towns too, good news is that game is flourishing away from traditional cricketing nurseries too
Sun, Feb 16, 2025
How Shreyas Iyer is trying to be the Yuvraj Singh-Suresh Raina hybrid in middle oversSubscriber Only
February 13, 2025 20:46 IST
He is the counterpuncher, unpredictable in his mood, methods and manners, a Suresh Raina-Yuvraj Singh hybrid.
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
Penalising exuberant goal celebrations would make football poorer and colourlessSubscriber Only
February 10, 2025 08:37 IST
Everton's Ilman Ndiaye's impersonation of a seagull after scoring against Brighton was punished with a needless yellow card.
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
Breaking down Neymar’s break down: A hundred possible reasons why the Brazilian isn’t considered the greatestSubscriber Only
February 03, 2025 09:52 IST
Neymar was the most gifted of his generation, a blend of football as an artistic, individual expression as well as a product of regimented structure operating within a collective framework. What, indeed, happened?
Mon, Feb 03, 2025
Wriddhiman Saha retires: An artist with gloves, a fighter with batSubscriber Only
February 02, 2025 18:45 IST
Often seen as the bridge between Dhoni era and Pant era, Saha's classical mould left a lasting impression on Indian cricket
Sun, Feb 02, 2025
Hardik Pandya makes extraordinary look like an everyday chore, taking India to 15-run thrilling winSubscriber Only
February 01, 2025 00:35 IST
The series victory proves that Pandya remains India’s MVP in white-ball cricket with outcome of big tournaments inseparably hinged on his form and mood
Sat, Feb 01, 2025
How the bouncer became Sanju Samson’s Achilles’ heelSubscriber Only
January 29, 2025 18:42 IST
Of the 17 times Sanju Samson has been caught off seamers in T20 Internationals, the short ball has accounted for 8
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