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Shahid Judge

Been a sports journalist for over 11 years. Won the best article award at the PII-ICRC Annual Awards in 2024.

Articles by Shahid Judge

‘It’s more important to be the wall behind your team-mates’

Former Germany star Weidenfeller feels the role of goalkeepers is changing but some eternal truths remain

Roman Weidenfeller was one of the most decorated and capped players for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. (Bundesliga International)
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:13 PM IST

Baseball looking to make an India pitch again

A new baseball league, Baseball United, will debut in November with teams from Mumbai and Karachi, aiming to engage cricket fans in India and the Middle East.

Baseball United is hoping to provide another avenue for budding cricket players and instead of competing with its dominance. (Baseball United)
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 11:50 PM IST

Why India is still grappling with an age-old problem

Rahul Dravid highlights the ongoing issue of age fraud in Indian sports, prompting the sports ministry to draft new regulations to combat this long-standing problem.

Age fraud has long been a major problem area for Indian sports (Representational image) (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 20, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Tennis in Asia: struggles and successes

Ling Zhang credits Li Na for inspiring Asian tennis, while young stars like Alexandra Eala and Qinwen Zheng are making waves on the global stage.

Alexandra Eala of Philippines the most recent Asian to create a stir in tennis world. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 06:11 PM IST

Another feather to Ankita Raina’s cap at BJK Cup

India’s No.1 woman tennis player played her part for the team, winning two decisive doubles rubbers to help qualify for the playoffs

Ankita Raina is the India No.1 singles player but was tasked with playing doubles throughout the Billie Jean King Cup tournament. (MSLTA)
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 09:48 PM IST

India complete ‘Project Playoff’ at BJK Cup

The experienced pair of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina takes India past South Korea and into the playoffs

India confirmed their playoff berth in the Billie Jean King Cup after bagging second place at the Asia-Oceania Group 1. (HT)
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 11:54 PM IST

Billie Jean King Cup 2025: Vaidehi gives India headstart against Chinese Taipei

Pune's Vaidehi Chaudhari, India No.4, secures wins in Billie Jean King Cup, defying hometown norms and inspiring young female athletes despite challenges.

Vaidehi Chaudhari in action on Friday. (HT)
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 09:12 PM IST

Maaya counts positives from BJK Cup experience

The 15-year-old will not get her India debut at the competition this year, but she has been a vital cog in the team’s preparations

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revath was a reserve for the India at the Aisa/Oceania Group 1 stage of the Billie Jean King Cup. (MSLTA)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:27 PM IST

BJK Cup: Shrivalli, doubles pair help India upset Thailand

Shrivalli set the tone for the hosts with fearless, attacking tennis against Thailand in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 match.

Shrivalli registered a stunning 6-2, 6-4 win against world No.170 Lanlana Tararudee to give India the lead in the tie. (MSLTA)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:30 AM IST

BJK Cup: Sun shines for New Zealand in win over India

India won the first singles but the world No.44 won the next singles and the deciding doubles in Asia Oceania Grp 1

Lulu Sun registered a straight-sets win over Sahaja Yamalapalli in the in the Asia/Oceania Group 1 stage at the Billie Jean King Cup (MSLTA)
Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:07 PM IST

From Maaya to Raina: Indian women’s tennis takes a step forward

Individually, the players have taken contrasting journeys, but together they give India a previously unseen depth in singles

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi (L) and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (R) will feature in the Billie Jean King Cup in Pune this week. (MSLTA)
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 09:38 PM IST

ISL Cup: Chhetri’s last gasp strike puts Bengaluru FC into final

FC Goa beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the second leg at home, but India talisman Chhetri’s added time goal gave his team a 3-2 aggregate win

File photo of India and Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri after the national team’s game against Kuwait at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on June 6, 2024. (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 10:39 PM IST

Old maverick, genius-type players are disappearing: Owen

The ex-England and Liverpool striker says twin target men are no longer part of modern football tactics

Former England, Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen during a media interaction in Mumbai, where a ‘Legends Faceoff’ between former Real and Barcelona stalwarts was played on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 07:19 PM IST

Barca, Real legends to reprise their El Clasico rivalry in Mumbai

Rivaldo, Pepe, Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Michael Owen and others who were instrumental for Barcelona and Real Madrid enjoying glory will play a game on Sunday

(From left) Former Barcelona stalwarts Javier Saviola and Edmilson with ex-Real Madrid greats Pepe and Fernando Morientes at a media conference in Mumbai on Saturday, ahead of a legends match in Navi Mumbai to recall their El Clasico rivalry. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 10:32 PM IST

ISL: Bengaluru beat Goa 2-0 in first leg of semis

Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-0 in the ISL semi-final, scoring through two crosses, setting up a challenging second leg in Goa on April 6.

Bengaluru FC won on Wednesday. (JSW Sports)
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:10 AM IST
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Nathan Rodrigues finds his feet in breakthrough season

Nathan Rodrigues, a defender for Mumbai City, overcame a benching last season to shine this year, contributing to the team’s playoff run with key performances.

This year, Nathan Rodrigues has featured in 22 of Mumbai City’s 24 matches in the league. (Mumbai City FC)
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 09:38 PM IST

Swiatek in agony — I spent three weeks crying daily

The five-time grand slam champion, who faced a doping row last year, has also spoken on being booed on court and trolled off it

Iga Swiatek shows her frustration to the umpire during her three set defeat to Mirra Andreeva. (Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:03 PM IST

WPL: MI lose to RCB as Capitals seal direct final berth

Mumbai, who lost by 11 runs to eliminated Royal Challengers, will face Gujarat Giants in the playoff to decide the other finalist

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana on way to a 37-ball 53 in the win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:06 AM IST

Yuki Bhambri upbeat after Dubai Open doubles win

India’s former Australia Open boys champion partnered Popyrin, the world No.27 singles player, to the title

India's Yuki Bhambri and Australia's Alexei Popyrin during the Dubai Open. (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Champions Trophy: Inglis wins it for Australia despite Duckett’s heroics

The wicketkeeper’s unbeaten 120 seals a 352-run chase, set up by the England opener’s brilliant 165 in Lahore

Josh Inglis celebrates after reaching his century against England during their Champions Trophy match on Saturday. (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:14 AM IST

Ishpreet piles on the wins in snooker’s big leagues

The 28-year-old from Mumbai is in his second year on the professional tour and making the most of his time there

28-year-old Ishpreet Singh Chadha is in his second year on the professional tour in snooker. (World Snooker Tour)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 09:13 PM IST

Nishesh Basavareddy looks to chart his own path

The 19-year-old is on the cusp of entering the top-100 and many believe he is destined to go much higher

Nishesh Basavareddy hits a return against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during Australian Open. (AFP)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:35 PM IST

In China, Ayhika looking to cause a few upsets again

Ayhika Mukherjee, celebrated for her win over world No.1 Sun Yingsha, aims for more success at the Asian Cup in Shenzhen alongside Indian teammates.

Ayhika Mukherjee (UTT)
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 09:58 PM IST

Sinner handed three-month doping ban in deal with WADA

The Italian world No.1 was handed a three-month doping ban in a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency

Jannik Sinner reacts after a point against Alexander Zverev during their Australian Open match last month. (AFP)
Published on Feb 16, 2025 05:12 AM IST

Doubles fault or an attempt to make double popular?

Mumbai: USTA revamps US Open mixed doubles, shortening it to two days and focusing on singles players, sparking criticism from doubles specialists.

US Open mixed doubles winner Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori of Italy (AP)
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 07:12 AM IST

Jil Teichmann wins Mumbai Open to continue climb back to top 100

Jil Teichmann wins the L&T Mumbai Open, defeating Manachaya Sawangkaew 6-3, 6-4, aiming to return to the top 100 in women's tennis.

Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann defeated Thailand’s Manachaya Sawangkaew in straight sets in the Mumbai Open final. (Mumbai Open)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 11:30 PM IST
ByShahid Judge

Maaya’s dream run ends in semi-final

The 15-year-old’s sensational first WTA Tour event ended with a straight sets loss to Swiss 5th seed Jil Teichmann

Maaya’s first WTA Tour event ended with a straight sets loss in the semis. (HT)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 09:57 PM IST
ByShahid Judge

Shrivalli, Maaya surge through to quarters

This is the first time two players from India have reached this far in the singles draw at a WTA 125 event

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up an impressive 6-4, 6-0 win over former world No.39 Aleksandra Krunic. (Mumbai Open)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 11:42 PM IST
ByShahid Judge

TT: India’s long pips game needs to evolve

The rubber used by Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula has made its mark in table tennis but the world is now catching on

Manika Batra has been using the long-pimpled rubber for a number of years. (Getty Images)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 07:54 PM IST
ByShahid Judge

Maaya powers her way into the second round in Mumbai

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 15, wins her first WTA match 6-4, 6-1 in Mumbai, moving to the second round as an unranked wild card entrant.

Maaya beat Iryna Shymanovich in straight sets. (WTA)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 10:21 PM IST
ByShahid Judge
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