B Shrikant anchors the Mumbai sports desk. A journalist for more than two decades, he covers hockey, chess, athletics, basketball and volleyball.
Articles by B Shrikant
Concerns over security, transportation with 100 days to go for Commonwealth Games
With 100 days to go for the Commonwealth Games, there are many issues the organising committee has to tackle before the athletes start arriving at Gold Coast
Updated on Dec 25, 2017 10:21 AM IST
Mumbai | B Shrikant
Indian men’s hockey team to face Pakistan in Commonwealth Games 2018 opener
Indian men’s hockey team will start their Commonwealth Games 2018 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan
Updated on Nov 28, 2017 10:25 PM IST
Mumbai | B Shrikant
Hockey World League Final: Skipper Manpreet backs India to match major rivals
India are in a tough group at the Hockey World League Final that includes world champions Australia in the elite tournament to be played in Bhubaneswar.
Updated on Nov 26, 2017 06:32 PM IST
Mumbai | B Shrikant
Coach’s timely advice helps Ankita Raina win in Mumbai Open tennis
Indian tennis player Ankita Raina won in straight sets against Russian Veronika Kudermetova at the Mumbai Open on Wednesday.
Published on Nov 22, 2017 10:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Inconsistent Rutuja Bhosale loses in Rd 1 of Mumbai Open tennis
Rutuja Bhosale, the India No 5, who made a sensational debut in WTA tournaments when she reached the second round of the Royal Indian Open five years ago in Pune, came into the Mumbai Open WTA tennis tournament on the back of wins in two ITF events
Published on Nov 21, 2017 09:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Tough lessons for Indian wildcards at Mumbai Open tennis tournament
Indian wildcards Karman Kaur Thandi and Zeel Desai crashed out in the first round of the singles in the $125,000 Mumbai Open WTA tennis tournament
Published on Nov 20, 2017 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
ISL 2017-18: Mohun Bagan, East Bengal’s absence robs tournament of rich legacy
Mohun Bagan and East Bengal were expected to be part of the 2017 Indian Super League but due to a stand-off over the payment of the franchise fee, the tournament has been robbed of a rich rivalry.
Updated on Nov 17, 2017 10:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Men and women to be part of same team at 5-a-side Hockey Nationals
To attract more eyeballs and diversify the sport, Hockey India will introduce a mixed team competition at the 2nd 5-a-side Senior National Hockey Championships in Pune next month. Each team’s squad will include four women players, at least two of whom will have to be in the playing area at any given time.
Updated on Nov 01, 2017 08:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Andre Miller never bothered about diet or calories during long NBA career
Andre Miller, despite not being a fitness freak in any way, still had a career stretching 17 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA), during which he missed only three games due to health issues
Published on Oct 28, 2017 08:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Has Pakistan started mind games over 2018 Hockey World Cup?
India will host the 2018 Hockey World Cup in Odisha. Pakistan’s participation may be in jeopardy given the current political bitterness between the neighbours.
Updated on Sep 22, 2017 07:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Hockey Pro League: India’s pullout hints at friction with world body
The FIH, late on Saturday night, confirmed that Hockey India had withdrawn from the upcoming Pro League and said it will soon name a replacement
Updated on Jul 09, 2017 10:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
Grooming youngsters crucial for Indian hockey: coach Roelant Oltmans
India hockey team coach Roelant Oltmans has chalked out an intense programme for the future and a major component of that is grooming players from the Junior World Cup winning team to replace the seniors in a phased manner.
Updated on Mar 20, 2017 11:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
India-Pakistan hockey likely in ‘neutral’ Oman if FIH has its way
India could play Pakistan in ‘neutral’ venue Oman as part of a new world league in 2019, according to a proposal mooted by FIH president Narinder Batra.
Updated on Mar 04, 2017 08:29 PM IST
Mumbai | B Shrikant
How Dabang Mumbai was the best team in HIL despite loss to Kalinga in final
Dabang Mumbai, who lost to Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League (HIL) final on Sunday, had gained confidence and momentum from their initial wins at home to eventually finish the league phase on top of the table with six victories, two draws and two defeats in 10 matches.
Updated on Feb 28, 2017 12:02 AM IST
HIndustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant
We need more Challenger events in India, says Yuki Bhambri after Davis Cup win
Yuki Bhambri gave voice to the concerns of players about lack of enough support for them from the All India Tennis Association after India’s Davis Cup win over New Zealand.
Updated on Feb 06, 2017 11:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Davis Cup: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri win as India crush New Zealand 4-1
Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri complete their superiority in singles to give India an easy win over New Zealand in the Asian zonal Davis Cup tie.
Updated on Feb 06, 2017 08:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Davis Cup: Why Anand Amritraj is not happy with Indian tennis
India’s Davis Cup captain does not have the power to choose his players --- the selectors appointed by the All India Tennis Association pick the squad.
Updated on Feb 06, 2017 11:27 AM IST
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Davis Cup: Leander Paes blames faulty strategy for doubles loss vs New Zealand
Leander Paes blamed their faulty strategy for India’s defeat in the doubles match to New Zealand’s Artem Sitak and Michael Venus in their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in Pune on Saturday.
Updated on Feb 05, 2017 01:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
How Leander Paes’ Davis Cup dreams got shattered against New Zealand
The lack of practice showed in the doubles outing by Paes and Vishnu Vardhan as New Zealand’s Artem Sitak and Michael Venus beat them 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6), 6-3 to pull back a point in the tie.
Updated on Feb 04, 2017 11:28 PM IST
Pune | B Shrikant
Davis Cup, live score: Leander Paes’ dream shattered as India lose doubles rubber vs New Zealand
Leander Paes’ dream of a record 43rd Davis Cup win lay in tatters after he and Vishnu Vardhan lost their Asia-Oceania Group 1 tie versus New Zealand’s Artem Sitak and Michael Venus in Pune. Kiwis won 3-1. Get live tennis score and live updates here.
Updated on Feb 04, 2017 08:47 PM IST
Pune | B Shrikant, Pune
Davis Cup: Anand Amritraj relieved after India’s grand opening vs New Zealand
Ahead of India’s Davis Cup match against New Zealand, off-court controversies hogged the limelight. But it did not affect the on-court show as India are 2-0 ahead after Day 1.
Updated on Feb 03, 2017 10:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | B Shrikant
Davis Cup: Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan give India 2-0 lead vs NZ
Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan won their respective singles rubbers as India take 2-0 lead over New Zealand on Day 1 of Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie
Updated on Feb 03, 2017 11:17 PM IST
Davis Cup, India vs New Zealand: Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar give IND 2-0 lead
Davis Cup, India vs New Zealand, Day 1, score: Yuki Bhambri, ranked 368 in the world, beat Kiwi No. 1 Finn Tearney, ranked 414, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to give India a 1-0 lead. In the second rubber, Ramkumar Ramanathan defeated Jose Statham 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. Highlights of India vs New Zealand Davis Cup tie from Pune here.
Updated on Feb 03, 2017 08:20 PM IST
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Davis Cup: India, reeling under controversies, take on New Zealand today
The usual doubles team musical chair and selection controversies have married India tennis team’s build up for their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie against New Zealand, which begins in Pune on Friday.
Published on Feb 03, 2017 11:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Davis Cup: Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna in doubles drama ahead of New Zealand tie
Davis Cup: Vishnu Vardhan was called up by the India tennis team to replace the injured Saketh Myneni for the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie against New Zealand, but the selection was not without its fair share of drama
Updated on Feb 03, 2017 12:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Leander Paes chase record as India take on New Zealand in Davis Cup encounter
India will be looking to continue their winning run against New Zealand in the Davis Cup when the two teams face each other in the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie.
Updated on Feb 02, 2017 07:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Davis Cup, India vs New Zealand: Saketh Myneni out, Vishnu Vardhan to partner Paes
Yuki Bhambri is set to open India’s Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie vs New Zealand No. 1 Finn Tearney on Friday afternoon. Ramkumar Ramanathan will take on Jose Statham in the second singles. Vishnu Vardhan will pair up with Leander Paes in the doubles.
Updated on Feb 02, 2017 03:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Davis Cup: All eyes on India’s doubles combination against New Zealand
India have selected three singles players and one specialist doubles player for their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie against New Zealand. The team combination is yet not known.
Published on Feb 01, 2017 10:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
Leander Paes has no plans to retire, but for how long will the star continue?
Leander Paes has said he will continue playing tennis as long he enjoys but the 43-year-old tennis ace has recently seen a dip in ranking. He is part of India’s Davis Cup team vs New Zealand
Updated on Feb 01, 2017 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | B Shrikant
From myth to reality: Research proves that doping is possible in chess
Results of players improved by 13-15 per cent when given two prescription medicines easily available in local pharmacies. The study by European researchers pose serious problems for administrators as use of these medicines can’t be easily detected
Published on Jan 31, 2017 10:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | B Shrikant