Author: Shamik Chakrabarty

Editorial

‘Banned’ by Boria Majumdar tells a true story

April 23, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

What does a journalist do when a national cricketer falsely accuses him of “bullying, threat and…

Cricket Editorial ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Indian Cricket IPL IPL 2024

Should BCCI intervene to manage Bumrah’s IPL workload before T20 World Cup?

April 23, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

Many moons ago, with Indian cricket caught in the quagmire of a club versus country debate,…

Chess Top Stories

We are witnessing something extraordinary: Judit Polgar on D Gukesh

April 22, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

As woman FIDE master and renowned chess photographer, Maria Emelianova has said, at 17 years of…

Breaking News Cricket

Rohit bats for India-Pakistan Test series at neutral venue: ‘That will be awesome’

April 18, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

Is the ice melting? India captain Rohit Sharma has thrown open the possibility of India-Pakistan Test…

Cricket Editorial Exclusive Interviews Indian Cricket Interviews IPL IPL 2024

Difficult to have Pakistan players in the IPL; but nobody can predict future: Arun Dhumal

April 18, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

On April 18, 2008, cricket changed. On the field, Brendon McCullum was the king, hammering a…

Cricket Top Stories

Derek Underwood would bowl nine balls out of 10 on a coin: Dilip Vengsarkar

April 17, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

Derek Underwood had earned the sobriquet ‘Deadly’ because he was deadly on sticky dogs (damp pitches).…

Editorial Football Hero ISL Indian football

Unbounded joy of a Mohun Bagan triumph

April 16, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

Outside the Salt Lake Stadium, Mohun Bagan flags were sold at Rs 70 each. A bit…

Editorial Football Hero ISL Indian football

ISL Shield won, Subhasish looks at big picture: ‘Golden year for Bengal football’

April 16, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

After losing to Chennaiyin FC, Mohun Bagan’s chances of winning the ISL League Winners Shield were…

IPL 2024 Top Stories

Shamar Joseph, and a tale of four overs

April 15, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

To paraphrase Charles Dickens, it was the best of moments, it was the worst of times.…

Cricket IPL 2024 Top Stories

KKR thrive on Gambhir masterstroke

April 14, 2024
Shamik Chakrabarty

Can a backroom staff change a team’s fortunes on the field? The question has to be…