Abhishek Paul works with the Hindustan Times’ sports desk. He has been covering the beat since 2010 across print and digital mediums.
Articles by Abhishek Paul
Under-19 ISL players not released for I-League’s Indian Arrows: Luis Norton De Matos
The Indian Arrows, comprising of India’s FIFA U-17 World Cup players , is not a new experiment with the team comprising U-23 players playing in in three I-League seasons (2010-13). Team’s coach Luis Norton De Matos wanted U-19 players, currently with ISL clubs, in the mix
Updated on Nov 21, 2017 08:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC, Indian Super League 2017-18 highlights: BFC win 2-0
Goals from Sunil Chhetri and Eduardo Martin helped Bengaluru FC notch a 2-0 win over Mumbai City FC in their maiden Indian Super League match. Catch highlights of Indian Super League 2017-18, Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC football match, here.
Updated on Nov 20, 2017 01:33 PM IST
New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Ravichandran Ashwin, Jadeja’s return spices up lopsided India vs Sri Lanka contest
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be making a return to the Indian cricket team after quite some time in the upcoming three-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 15, 2017 10:22 AM IST
New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
India vs Sri Lanka: Gap in batsmen’s class will be hard to bridge
The Sri Lankan batsmen’s performances in their recent Test matches against Indian cricket have not been great. The two teams will play a three-Test series starting on November 16 .
Updated on Nov 14, 2017 10:00 AM IST
New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Dinesh Karthik says getting Indian cricket team recall tougher than making debut
Dinesh Karthik, whose success for the Indian cricket team has been fleeting despite a decent first-class career, believes getting recalled to the side is much harder than getting your first call-up
Published on Nov 10, 2017 09:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Why Virat Kohli is not good for young cricketers, explains this great
Virat Kohli’s aggression should be followed with discretion, according to former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist.
Updated on Nov 03, 2017 08:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
I don’t have a lot of faith in what President Donald Trump says: Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson, four-time Olympic gold medallist and one of America’s most illustrious athletes, says he doesn’t think much about what US President Donald Trump says
Updated on Nov 02, 2017 08:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
MS Dhoni should not be undervalued in this Indian cricket team: Adam Gilchrist
The experience and calmness MS Dhoni brings should not be undervalued by the Indian cricket team management, feels former Australian wicket keeper Adam Gilchrist.
Updated on Nov 02, 2017 07:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup hockey, highlights: IND thrash PAK, top Pool A
India defeated Pakistan 3-1 at the Asia Cup to finish on top of Pool A. Chinglensana Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Ramandeep Singh scored for India. Follow highlights of India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup hockey here.
Updated on Oct 15, 2017 07:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Abhishek Paul
Australia series done, New Zealand await India. Will there be any fresh faces?
The final T20I between India and Australia was abandoned due to a wet outfield in Hyderabad on Friday. The series was shared 1-1.
Updated on Oct 14, 2017 11:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
India and Australia share T20I series after wet outfield spoils decider
The third and final Twenty20 International between India and Australia in Hyderabad was abandoned due to a wet outfield and this resulted in Virat Kohli and David Warner sharing the trophy after the series ended 1-1
Updated on Oct 13, 2017 10:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia: Wet outfield delays start of deciding T20 in Hyderabad
The third and final Twenty20 International between India and Australia at Uppal in Hyderabad was delayed by a wet outfield and chances of the game to resume looked bleak.
Updated on Oct 13, 2017 08:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
With focus on Ashes, did India tour come at a wrong time for Australia?
Throughout the course of their tour of India, Australia’s focus has been on the upcoming Ashes series, leading to questions about the timing of this particular bilateral series.
Updated on Oct 13, 2017 06:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia: Travis Head keen to play another winning knock
Australia cricket team batsman Travis Head wants to make a match-winning contribution in the final Twenty20 against India on Friday and stay in contention for a possible spot in the Ashes squad.
Updated on Oct 12, 2017 06:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
It’s not fake news, retirement not an overnight decision: Ashish Nehra
After making his debut in an away Test against Sri Lanka cricket team in 1999, and then making innumerable comebacks to the national team following injuries, Ashish Nehra will retire at Delhi’s Ferozeshah Kotla next month, after the T20I against New Zealand cricket team.
Updated on Oct 12, 2017 07:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
Ashish Nehra confirms cricket retirement, ‘wanted to go when still at top’
Ashish Nehra on Thursday confirmed that he will quit all forms of international cricket and he has informed Indian captain Virat Kohli about it. He will play his final international in Delhi on November 1
Updated on Oct 12, 2017 03:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia T20I: Challenge for Virat Kohli, opportunity for David Warner
While Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team will look to continue their dominance, David Warner would want the Australian cricket team to end the tour on a high.
Updated on Oct 12, 2017 06:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
After bus attack, Adam Zampa reveals why it’s ‘hard to travel’ in India
Australian cricket team spinner Adam Zampa says Indian fans are so passionate that it’s hard to travel in India. The leg-spinner was in the bus which was damaged by a rock throwing incident in Guwahati after the India-Australia second T20I
Updated on Oct 12, 2017 11:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Abhishek Paul
India couldn’t recover after losing Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
India captain Virat Kohli and opener Rohit Sharma were sent back to the pavilion in the first over of their innings. Bhuvneshwar Kumar said the team lost their way then itself.
Updated on Oct 11, 2017 05:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia: Jason Behrendorff lets his ‘skill do the talking’
Jason Behrendorff was named Man-of-the-Match in only his second international game after helping Australia beat India by eight wickets in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 11, 2017 11:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
Australia cricket team bus attacked with rock in Guwahati
Australian cricket team bus was attacked with a rock when it was returning to the hotel from the Barsapara stadium in Guwahati after beating India in the second Twenty20 International.
Updated on Oct 11, 2017 11:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia: Jason Behrendorff’s 4/21 helps Aussies level T20I series
Jason Behrendorff picked up 4/21 as Australian cricket team snapped their seven-match Twenty20 International losing streak against Indian cricket team as they won the Barsapara match by eight wickets.
Updated on Oct 10, 2017 10:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
Jason Behrendorff rips through famed Indian batting line-up in just his second match
Jason Behrendorff shone in just his second match for Australia as his 4/21 guided the visitors to a series-levelling win in Guwahati.
Updated on Oct 10, 2017 11:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia: Mismanagement rules supreme in maiden T20 at Barsapara Stadium
While representatives of the organisers seemed confused in managing huge crowd at the gates, the service at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium stadium for the India vs Australia T20 left a lot to be desired.
Updated on Oct 10, 2017 09:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia: Despite bank loan, Assam cricket in talks to host IPL games
India will take on Australia in the second Twenty20 International at the ACA-Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 10, 2017 01:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
Australia face another series defeat vs Virat Kohli’s dominant India
Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team will be aiming to continue their winning streak against Australia and seal a series win at the new international cricket stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati while David Warner’s side will be desperate to break their Twenty20 International jinx.
Updated on Oct 09, 2017 09:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
David Warner says Australia cricket team following Steve Smith’s leadership skills
Australian cricket team are staring at yet another series defeat against Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team but David Warner, the stand-in skipper in place of Steve Smith who returned home due to an injured shoulder, has said the team is inspired by Smith despite his absence.
Updated on Oct 09, 2017 06:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
Kuldeep Yadav dismisses talk of replacing Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who have taken Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja’s places in the Indian cricket team for the series against Sri Lanka and Australia, have achieved remarkable success as a pair.
Updated on Oct 09, 2017 05:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Barsapara curator promises ‘memorable’ beginning
Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team will take on Australia in the second Twenty20 International at the new Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati. This was the venue that witnessed Himachal Pradesh being bowled out for 36 against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy encounter
Updated on Oct 09, 2017 04:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Abhishek Paul
Australia played a high-risk game vs India and paid the price: Aaron Finch
After the first T20I match against Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team, Australia cricket team’s top-scorer, Aaron Finch, admitted they missed regular skipper Steve Smith’s presence on the field.
Updated on Oct 08, 2017 11:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ranchi | Abhishek Paul