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Sharad Deep

Sharad Deep is a versatile sports journalist, who loves writing on cricket and Olympic sport. He has played cricket at the university level and has been writing for Hindustan Times since 1997.

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An IITian whose cricket ‘chemistry’ takes him to Japan’s national team

Abhishek Anand, 27, who has done his masters in chemistry from IIT Kanpur, has made it to Japan’s national team while showing his brilliance in domestic events and for Tokyo Falcons Cricket Club

Patna’s Abhishek Anand did his masters in chemistry from IIT Kanpur. (Sourced)
Published on May 03, 2025 05:16 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Rupal runs back into the reckoning

LUCKNOW: Rupal Chaudhary wins back-to-back golds in 400m after injury, aiming for podium finishes at upcoming Asian Championships and World Games.

Rupal Chaudhary clocked 52.55 seconds to win the gold in the women’s 400m run during the National Federation Senior Athletics Championship. (HT)
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:26 PM IST

IPL 2025: Mukesh yorks his way up the pecking order

Lucknow: Mukesh Kumar's impressive bowling, including a game-changing yorker, helped Delhi Capitals secure victory over Lucknow Super Giants, earning him Player of the Match.

Delhi Capitals' Mukesh Kumar during the match against Lucknow Super Giants. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 08:28 PM IST

LSG struggles come to the fore as DC win easily

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets at Ekana Stadium. LSG scored 159; DC chased it down in 17.5 overs, KL Rahul scored 57*

KLRahul scored an unbeaten 57 off 42 as Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets. (Deepak Gupta / Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 23, 2025 12:04 AM IST

Rajnath Singh lays pitch, National Games to return to Uttar Pradesh after over 75+ years?

Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association announces full support to Yogi Adityanath government if it makes a bid to host the National Games in future

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and others during inauguration of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh, at KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium, in Lucknow on Saturday. (Deepak Gupta/HT photo)
Published on Apr 20, 2025 07:58 AM IST
By, , Lucknow

IPL 2025: When Dhoni’s calming influence made the difference

Leading CSK because Ruturaj Gaekwad was injured, he directed the spinners in particular and then finished the chase against LSG on Monday

MS Dhoni of CSK (Chennai Super Kings) in action against LSG (Lucknow Supergaints)  in Lucknow on Sunday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 08:53 PM IST

Dhoni steers CSK home as Pant fifty goes in vain

CSK’s second win of the season came after the home team could muster only a modest total despite Pant scoring 63

MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube stitched an unbeaten 58-run partnership for CSK as they defeated LSG by 5 wickets. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 12:10 AM IST

Nicholas Pooran’s consistency in LSG’s strong IPL start

The Trinidad batter’s contributions, especially as a finisher, has been vital to Super Giants in this season

Lucknow Super Giants's Nicholas Pooran2025_000357B) (PTI)
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:51 PM IST

IPL 2025: Pooran, Markram help LSG seal impressive win over GT

Table-toppers Titans lost momentum after a 120-run opening stand between Sudarshan and Gill, and LSG didn’t let slip the advantage

Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran in action against Gujarat Titans on Saturday. (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 12, 2025 10:02 PM IST

Digvesh Rathi spins the wins for Lucknow Super Giants

Scouted after a good performance in the inaugural Delhi Premier League, the bowler is making an impact for LSG in this IPL

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi, during Friday’s win over Mumbai Indians at Lucknow, has made an impressive start in this IPL campaign. (AFP)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:46 PM IST

Marsh, Rathi help LSG get one over MI

Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs, extending their winning record to 5-1. Rishabh Pant's poor form continued with just 2 runs.

Lucknow Super Giants' Avesh Khan celebrates with Digvesh Rathi after taking the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav. (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 07:02 AM IST

Akash gives LSG a boost before MI match

His presence will bring some relief to Pant’s team, which has struggled due to injuries to its pacers

India bowler Akash Deep. (BCCI)
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 09:33 PM IST

IPL: Sluggish pitch in loss adds to Pant’s slow season

The Lucknow Super Giants skipper fell for two runs as he was left contemplating ways to lift the side

LSG captain Rishabh Pant. (PTI)
Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:29 PM IST

Prabhsimran, bowlers take PBKS to an easy win

Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in IPL 18, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 69 and Shreyas Iyer adding 52.

Prabhsimran Singh of PBKS. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 11:32 PM IST
BySharad DeepSharad Deep

IPL 2025: Shardul happy to work with Zaheer at LSG

The allrounder, ignored at the auction before being called up by Lucknow, has looked sharp in the first two games

Lucknow Supr Giants allrounder Shardul Thakur celebrates after dismissing Delhi Capitals opener Jake Fraser-McGurk. (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 10:30 PM IST

IPL 2025: Injury-hit LSG vows to play attacking cricket

LSG mentor and former India pacer Zaheer Khan is confident that his team will be able to deal with injuries to their key pacers

LSG mentor Zaheer Khan during a practice session. (HT)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:33 PM IST

Huge expectations on Pant, brings a lot of fun: LSG’s Pooran

The new Lucknow Super Giants skipper will have to find his best as well as lift the team after his setbacks with India

Rishabh Pant is taking over as skipper of Lucknow Super Giants after being bought for an all-time IPL record <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27 crore (X/ LSG)
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 10:56 PM IST

WPL: Kashvee revives pace dream with Gujarat Giants

LUCKNOW: Young pacer Kashvee Gautam aims to represent India, focusing on her performance in the WPL with Gujarat Giants, while overcoming past injuries.

Gujarat Giants player Kashvee Gautam. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 10:06 PM IST
BySharad DeepSharad Deep

Deepti Sharma hopes UP Warriorz captaincy a step up for India role

The India all-rounder was named skipper of the Lucknow team for WPL’s third edition starting on Friday

India’s ace all-rounder Deepti Sharma, one of the mainstays of the UP Warriorz squad, was announced as captain on Sunday (Deepti Sharma / X)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:02 PM IST

Shami the key for India at Champions Trophy: Zaheer

With the addition of the pacer, the bowling attack will have a solid look if Jasprit Bumrah recovers in time

Mohammed Shami celebrates the wicket of England's Ben Duckett in the fifth T20I in Mumbai on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:56 PM IST

Rinku named UP skipper for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Lucknow: Rinku Singh, after leading Meerut Mavericks to T20 glory, is now Uttar Pradesh captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, aiming for success.

Rinku Singh in action during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 07:25 PM IST

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu ends two-year title wait, Sen too wins

The twice Olympic medallist eased to her third win in the tournament for her first title since the 2022 Commonwealth Games

PV Sindhu in action against China’s Luo Yu WU during the Syed Modi India International Badminton final in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Published on Dec 01, 2024 10:05 PM IST

Syed Modi International: Sindhu, Sen enter final

The two-time Olympic medallist beat Unnati Hooda and Lakshya downed Japan’s Shogo Ogawa in the semis

Top-seeded PV Sindhu in action against Unnati Hooda during the Syed Modi International in Lucknow on Saturday. (HT)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 10:00 PM IST

Disappointed Kashyap calls for professionalism

Parupalli Kashyap criticizes India's badminton scene for lacking professionalism, despite having talent, and calls for better support and compensation for coaches.

Player-turned-coach Parupalli Kashyap wants pay parity between foreign and Indian coaches. (Getty Images)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:40 PM IST

Syed Modi International: Hooda sets up semis clash against Sindhu

The 17-year-old rising sensation beat Indo-American shuttler Ishika Jaiswal 21-16, 21-9 to set up a last-four encounter with PV Sindhu

Unnati Hooda in action during Syed Modi International in Lucknow on Friday. (HT)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 07:10 PM IST

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare, Sen advances

The world No.18 former world champion was stretched to three games by world No.147 Ira Sharma in the second round clash

Ira Sharma in action against PV Sindhu during the Syed Modi International in Lucknow on Thursday.  (HT)
Published on Nov 28, 2024 08:41 PM IST

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton

India’s top woman player is looking to regain form after her disappointment at the Paris Olympics in August

PV Sindhu is back in action after the Paris Olympics disappointment. (BAI)
Published on Nov 25, 2024 09:25 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra to wait before groin surgery decision

India’s double Olympic medallist is focused on rehab and will resume new season before taking the big call

Neeraj Chopra celebrates his silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. (AFP)
Published on Oct 19, 2024 10:58 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh hockey and its road to revival

The land that produced hockey greats Dhyan Chand and Mohammed Shahid is witnessing a new coaching culture that is having a positive impact on youngsters

UP Hockey’s chief coach Rajneesh Mishra ( C) talks to players during a camp at the Mohd Shahid Hockey Stadium in Lucknow. (HT)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 07:13 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Chance for India hopefuls to stake their claim

The new Ranji Trophy season will allow many young players to impress the national selectors ahead of the Australia tour

Abhimanyu Easwaran will hope for a good start to the Ranji season to be in consideration for the Australia tour later this year. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 09:37 AM IST
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