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
ICC Champions Trophy: Top 5 batsmen to watch out for in upcoming edition
The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 will mark its eighth edition when England take on Bangladesh in the first game at the Oval, London on June 1. Here’s a look at the top five batsmen to watch out for in the tournament
Published on May 23, 2017 09:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
In India, you’re deemed a misfit after failing in just one series; that’s the worst part: Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma’s 2017 Indian Premier League journey has been a shaky one but the lanky fast bowler has chinned up to criticism and failure and is looking to do well in all formats.
Updated on May 14, 2017 04:20 PM IST
New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Kings XI Punjab vs Rising Pune Supergiant a mini final: Shaun Marsh
Shaun Marsh says Kings XI Punjab are not taking undue pressure ahead of their must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Rising Pune Supergiant.
Updated on May 13, 2017 10:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Ben Stokes reveals ‘episode of stupidity’ that made him England cricket superstar
The 25-year-old Ben Stokes took his time to regain his place in the England team and is now their most reliable all-rounder.
Updated on May 12, 2017 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017 - Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders: KXIP win by 14 runs, stay alive
Kings XI Punjab defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 14 runs to stay in the hunt for a play-off berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017. KXIP scored 167/6, courtesy captain Glenn Maxwell’s 44, and then restricted KKR to 153/6 in 20 overs. Catch highlights of Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders here
Updated on May 10, 2017 12:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Why tourneys like IPL bad for cricket - Kings XI Punjab’s Hashim Amla explains
Hashim Amla is among the top scorers for Kings XI Punjab but hasn’t deviated from playing proper cricket shots. Appreciative of the T20 impact on fans, Amla though is concerned with the tendency to choose franchise leagues above other cricket.
Updated on May 05, 2017 11:39 AM IST
New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Delhi Daredevils can qualify for IPL play-offs: Amit Mishra after beating SRH
Delhi Daredevils (DD) chased down Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) 186-run target in 19.1 overs. The bowlers also choked SRH’s runs before Yuvraj Singh cut loose in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match.
Updated on May 03, 2017 11:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Yuvraj Singh relieved despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s loss to Delhi Daredevils
Delhi Daredevils (DD) snapped their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL), beating defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets on Tuesday. Corey Anderson top-scored for Daredevils while Yuvraj Singh scored 70 for Sunrisers.
Updated on May 03, 2017 09:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Yuvraj Singh impresses with 35-ball fifty against Delhi Daredevils
Yuvraj Singh stayed unbeaten on 70 to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to a total of 185/3 against Delhi Daredevils in their IPL 2017 encounter.
Published on May 02, 2017 10:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Delhi Daredevils down Sunrisers Hyderabad, stop 5-match losing streak
All-rounder Corey Anderson smashed a 24-ball 41 not out to hand Delhi Daredevils a six-wicket win over defending Indian Premier League champions Sunrisers Hyderabad and haul his team off the bottom of the points table.
Updated on May 03, 2017 12:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar boost India ahead of Champions Trophy
The performance of Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the ongoing IPL 2017 is a huge bonus for Team India ahead of their team selection for Champions Trophy 2017.
Updated on May 02, 2017 07:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Yuvraj Singh faces a test for survival
Yuvraj Singh has run up a string of low scores in the Indian Premier League following his century against England in One-Day Internationals. He needs to perform ahead of Champions Trophy
Updated on May 02, 2017 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Aggression leads to energy loss, not my style, says Wriddhiman Saha
India wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha says showing too much aggression can affect his performance
Updated on May 02, 2017 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Tough road ahead for Delhi Daredevils as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad
Starting with Tuesday’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2017 Indian Premier League, Delhi Daredevils need to win all their remaining matches to stay in contention for playoffs
Updated on May 02, 2017 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017, Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils - highlights: DD 67 all out, KXIP win by 10 wickets
Sandeep Sharma’s 4/20 helped Kings XI Punjab dismiss Delhi Daredevils for a paltry 67 in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 match in Mohali. Then, Martin Guptill scored a 26-ball 50* to take KXIP to a 10-wicket win. Get highlights of Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils here.
Updated on Apr 30, 2017 07:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Gujarat Lions vs Mumbai Indians, highlights: Jasprit Bumrah the hero as MI crush GL in super over
Mumbai Indians subdued Gujarat Lions in the first super over of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017. Jasprit Bumrah turned the match in MI’s favour. Earlier, GL notched 153/9 and then dismissed MI for the same score . Get highlights of Gujarat Lions vs Mumbai Indians here
Updated on Apr 30, 2017 12:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abhishek Paul
Chris Gayle reaches historic milestone, becomes first to score 10,000 T20 runs
Chris Gayle became the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket as he reached the score of 3 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Gujarat Lions in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 match
Updated on Apr 18, 2017 11:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Abhishek Paul
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Highlights: Bowlers take RPS to 27-run win
Rising Pune Supergiant produced a superb bowling effort to out-class Royal Challengers Bangalore by 27 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. RPS, batting first, notched 161/8 and then restricted RCB to 134/9. Catch highlights of Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rising Pune Supergiant here
Updated on Apr 17, 2017 12:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017 the last chance for me to get selected for Champions Trophy: Axar Patel
Axar Patel will be looking to use IPL 2017 as a platform to showcase his talent ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy team selection.
Updated on Apr 12, 2017 03:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Indore | Abhishek Paul
Why Royal Challengers Bangalore axed Chris Gayle to include AB de Villiers
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s decision to bring back the fit-again AB de Villiers into the line-up meant that another superstar – Chris Gayle – had to sit out of the IPL 2017 match against Kings XI Punjab. Gayle is on the cusp of a T20 world record.
Updated on Apr 11, 2017 10:13 AM IST
Indore | Abhishek Paul
Hashim Amla proves his mettle with stellar knock vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Hashim Amla proved his critics wrong by scoring a 32-ball fifty to guide Kings XI Punjab to a comfortable win against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Updated on Apr 11, 2017 12:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Indore | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: AB De Villiers stars on comeback for Royal Challengers Bangalore, strikes 22nd half-century
AB de Villiers came in place of Chris Gayle and instantly made a huge impact with a 46-ball 89 to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to 148/4 in their Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab in Indore.
Updated on Apr 10, 2017 11:37 PM IST
Indore | Abhishek Paul
Hashim Amla trumps AB De Villiers as KXIP beat RCB by 8 wickets
Hashim Amla scored his second IPL fifty to guide Kings XI Punjab to a comfortable 8-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League (IPL).
Updated on Apr 11, 2017 12:21 AM IST
Indore | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: Chris Gayle eyes 10,000 T20 runs as RCB face Glenn Maxwell’s KXIP
Chris Gayle is closing in on 10,000 runs in Twenty20s and he will be the key for Royal Challengers Bangalore against a confident Glenn Maxwell-led Kings XI Punjab in the 2017 Indian Premier League encounter
Updated on Apr 09, 2017 04:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Abhishek Paul, Indore
IPl 2017 T20: Toss became a factor, Manoj Tiwary says after Rising Pune Supergiants’ loss
Rising Pune Supergiants’ Manoj Tiwary said they would have liked to bat second against Kings XI Punjab but toss became a crucial factor ultimately.
Updated on Apr 08, 2017 10:07 PM IST
Indore | Abhishek Paul
Ben Stokes proves worth but Glenn Maxwell spoils Rising Pune Supergiants party
Ben Stokes slammed his maiden IPL fifty to steady the Rising Pune Supergiants innings after early setbacks against Kings XI Punjab. However, his knock went in vain as RPS lost by six wickets after Glenn Maxwell shone with the bat for KXIP.
Updated on Apr 08, 2017 08:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Indore | Abhishek Paul
Glenn Maxwell leads Kings XI Punjab to IPL 2017 T20 win over Rising Pune Supergiants
Glenn Maxwell hit an unbeaten 44 in a fifth-wicket partnership of 79 with David Miller to guide King XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants in their Indian Premier League group match in Indore.
Updated on Apr 08, 2017 08:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Indore | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017 T20: Steve Smith approachable, brings intensity on the field: Mayank Agarwal
MS Dhoni remains inspirational for Rising Pune Supergiants but Mayan Agarwal says new captain’s Steve Smith’s easy nature has gone down well with teammates.
Updated on Apr 08, 2017 01:34 AM IST
Indore | Abhishek Paul
IPL 2017: It’s the place for ‘homes’ away from home
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has often seen teams change ‘home’ venue on a frequent note. The trend has continued in the 2017 edition too, with Indore back on the IPL map after 2011.
Updated on Apr 07, 2017 07:46 PM IST
Indore | Abhishek Paul
SRH’s Ben Cutting says money driving factor for mid-30 players to play in IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Ben Cutting has said money is probably the driving factor for players to feature in different T20 leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), when they reach mid-30s
Updated on Apr 08, 2017 01:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Indore | Abhishek Paul