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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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Noida lad Praveen Kumar books 2024 Paris Paralympics berth

The 20-year-old wins high jump bronze at World Para Athletics to become first para-athlete from Uttar Pradesh to qualify for the Paris Paralympics

The 20-year-old Kumar produced a season best effort of 2.01m to finish third behind Lepiato Maciej (2.05m) of Poland and Broom-Edwards Jonathan (2.05m) of Great Britain.. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:43 PM IST

BySharad Deep

Can Bhuvneshwar Kumar find a way back into the Indian team?

His age as well as loss of pace and swing seem to have dented his chances of making it to Team India ahead of younger bowlers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the India XI will require a special effort.(Getty)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2023 08:14 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Spinner Rashi Kanojiya the latest from Agra’s cricket nurseries to India squad

The 25-year-old has been named in the women’s squad that will tour Bangladesh this month to play three ODIs and T20Is

Image used for representational purpose(Getty Images)

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Published on Jul 03, 2023 08:44 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Cricket World Cup: Lucknow’s Ekana to host five matches; India, England face-off on Oct 29

First match to be played between Australia and the Proteas on Oct 13; stadium likely to help spinners due to red clay turf

The slow nature of the 22-yard strip at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, which will host all five fixtures, is certain to help spinners. (File)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2023 08:24 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Rajiv Mishra, star of 1997 junior hockey World Cup, dead

The 42-year-old was alone in his house in Varanasi when he died

Mishra’s goals in the junior World Cup in Milton Keynes helped India make the final where they lost 2-3 to Australia.

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Published on Jun 24, 2023 12:12 AM IST

BySharad Deep

Inspired by mom’s medal, Harmilan Bains targets Asian Games success

The runner has attained qualification mark for Hangzhou in the women’s 1500m and 800m, an event in which mother Madhuri won silver in Busan 2002

Harmilan Bains is a 1500m national record holder.(Twitter/HarmilanBains)

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Published on Jun 20, 2023 09:59 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Indian Super League: U.P. footballer signs ₹3 cr contract with Mumbai City FC, calls its ‘biggest turning point of career’

The 21-year-old footballer from Balrampur, 150-km away from Lucknow, was celebrating the India’s title win at the Intercontinental Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar only on Sunday evening when he got the news of his new contract with the Mumbai City FC.

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Updated on Jun 19, 2023 11:52 PM IST

BySharad Deep

Hockey star Mumtaz’s wish list has a home for her mother on top

Ace forward from Lucknow scored seven goals throughout the tournament as India win their maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup at Japan.

Lucknow’s Mumtaz Khan poses with her gold medal in Japan. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2023 11:17 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Ekana Stadium to host World Cup match between India & England on Oct 29

A World Cup match in Lucknow will be a big respite for the Ekana stadium, which has been facing a lot of criticism for its ‘low-bounce and slow’ pitches.

A view of Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium. (Deepak Gupta)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2023 06:51 PM IST

BySharad Deep

PM Modi envisioned growth of sports in country: Anurag Thakur

Union sports minister Anurag Thakur was speaking on the occasion of official opening of Khelo India University Games-2022 being held in Uttar Pradesh

Union minister for sports, youth affairs, information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur. (HT file photo)

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Updated on May 25, 2023 09:54 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Creditable display from LSG despite injuries, glaring omissions

Injury to KL Rahul, absence of Mark Wood, poor form of Deepak Hooda and not playing Quinton de Kock at crucial junctures hurt LSG

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Updated on May 25, 2023 08:10 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

KIUG: Shooter Manu Bhaker looks forward to a “confidence boost”

The pistol star is happy to prove her supremacy in the Khelo India University Games being held in Uttar Pradesh.

Manu Bhaker of India shows her Gold medal after competing at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires(Getty Images)

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Published on May 24, 2023 10:25 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

WFI chief Brij Bhushan to showcase political muscle at Ayodhya rally

The rally is reportedly the first political activity of Singh, who has been staying away from political programmes since the Delhi Police registered two FIRs against him earlier this month

Brij Bhushan has reportedly planned a Jan Chetna Maha Rally at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya on June 5. (File Photo)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 11:49 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Pawan Dixit

207 varsities, 21 events, 12 days—Khelo India Univ Games begin today

This edition will also be marking the debut of water sports as Taal lake in Ramgarh, Gorakhpur will play host to a rowing contest

A hoarding announcing the opening ceremony of ‘Khelo India’ to be held in Lucknow on Thursday. (Sourced)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 01:20 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

IPL 2023: Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi help LSG seal victory against MI

MI needed 11 off the last over but Mohsin delivered the over the hosts wanted

Lucknow Super Giants batters Marcus Stoinis and Krunal Pandya run between the wickets(PTI)

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Published on May 17, 2023 12:12 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Wrestlers form two committees to decide their future

The protesting wrestlers have formed 31-member and nine-member panels to plan their course of action

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Mallik addresses the press conference in the ongoing protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at Jantar Mantar.(Sanjay Sharma)

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Published on May 05, 2023 11:04 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava, Sharad Deep, New Delhi

IPL 2023: Ayush Badoni shines with sizzling fifty before rain halts LSG-CSK tie

IPL 2023: The batter attacked the bowling late to give the hosts some total before rain forced the IPL game to be abandoned in Lucknow.

Ayush Badoni knocks one out of the park(PTI)

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Published on May 03, 2023 09:10 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

LSG bosses hold meeting with players, officials after Kohli-Gambhir scuffle

“The LSG bosses did hold a meeting of the players and officials at the ground after the match," said an LSG official.

Virat Kohli (left) and Gautam Gambhir (right) exhanging words in Lucknow after the RCB-LSG IPL game on Monday night.(IPL)

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Published on May 02, 2023 04:28 PM IST

BySharad Deep

RCB trip up LSG on sluggish Lucknow pitch in IPL 2023

In a low-scoring tie, RCB defended 126 with injury to skipper KL Rahul adding to Lucknow's defeat.

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Updated on May 02, 2023 12:29 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Politics to akhada: How Brij Bhushan ruled with iron fist

The senior BJP leader is facing the toughest challenge of his career from an arena far removed from the murky world of Uttar Pradesh politics.

For decades, Singh, 66, has used a mix of faith, crime and political clout to browbeat opponents and control a region notorious for its baahubalis(Sanjay Sharma)

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Updated on Apr 29, 2023 04:15 AM IST

BySharad Deep

Rahul knock in vain as Punjab pull off close victory

The LSG skipper hit his first fifty of the IPL season, but PBKS chased down the target despite the early loss of wickets and the absence of skipper Dhawan.

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Published on Apr 16, 2023 12:07 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

IPL 2023: Aggression the buzzword for LSG

Three wins in four matches underline how LSG’s new approach is proving to be effective

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Published on Apr 14, 2023 08:17 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

RP Singh appointed Hockey India selection committee chairman

After switching to hockey in 1981, Singh won gold at sub-junior hockey nationals in 1982, also in Kolkata

RP Singh replaced Harbinder Singh as chairman.

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Published on Apr 13, 2023 08:03 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

LSG all set to bring de Kock into the mix

The South African scored over 500 runs for Lucknow last season and the team will hope for a repeat performance

Quinton de Kock and Romario Shepherd during a practice session ahead of the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants.(PTI)

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Published on Apr 13, 2023 07:13 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Ayush Badoni keeps making an impact for Lucknow Super Giants

The Delhi batter had a decent run in the team’s debut season in 2022 and has taken on the Impact Player role with relish in this edition.

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Published on Apr 12, 2023 09:04 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Wrestlers demand sports ministry release sexual harassment probe report

The inquiry report on sexual harassment allegations against wrestling federation president Brij Bhushah Sharan Singh and others was submitted last week

Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia (in red) and Vinesh Phogat (top R) take part along with others wrestlers in an ongoing protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), in New Delhi on January 19, 2023.(AFP)

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Published on Apr 11, 2023 12:04 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy, Sharad Deep, New Delhi, Lucknow

Action tweak spurs Krunal Pandya the bowler in LSG home high

The older Pandya brother took three wickets and hit a crucial 34 in the five-wicket win over Sunrisers on Friday, helping LSG drive home the home advantage

Krunal Pandya of Lucknow Super Giants bowls a delivery during the Indian Premier League (AP)

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Published on Apr 08, 2023 05:09 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

IPL 2023: Krunal Pandya, Amit Mishra help LSG crush SRH

Pandya took three wickets and then followed it up by scoring 34 to guide his team to an easy win

LSG bowler Krunal Pandya celebrates with teammates(PTI)

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Published on Apr 07, 2023 11:18 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

Rahul, de Kock, Mayers: A problem of plenty for LSG

The Barbadian has been in great form but Lucknow will want to get QdK back into the playing XI right away.

Lucknow Super Giants batter Kyle Mayers celebrates with teammate KL Rahul after scoring a half-century (PTI)

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Published on Apr 06, 2023 10:25 PM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

IPL: Mark Wood striking a blow for the fast men, third time on

Having bowled the best spell by and England fast bowler with 5/14 against DC, the LSG spearhead is ready after being left disappointed in 2018 and 2022.

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Published on Apr 06, 2023 12:13 AM IST

BySharad Deep, Lucknow

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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.

The 20-year-old wins high jump bronze at World Para Athletics to become first para-athlete from Uttar Pradesh to qualify for the Paris Paralympics

His age as well as loss of pace and swing seem to have dented his chances of making it to Team India ahead of younger bowlers

The 25-year-old has been named in the women’s squad that will tour Bangladesh this month to play three ODIs and T20Is

First match to be played between Australia and the Proteas on Oct 13; stadium likely to help spinners due to red clay turf

The 42-year-old was alone in his house in Varanasi when he died

The runner has attained qualification mark for Hangzhou in the women’s 1500m and 800m, an event in which mother Madhuri won silver in Busan 2002

The 21-year-old footballer from Balrampur, 150-km away from Lucknow, was celebrating the India’s title win at the Intercontinental Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar only on Sunday evening when he got the news of his new contract with the Mumbai City FC.

Ace forward from Lucknow scored seven goals throughout the tournament as India win their maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup at Japan.

A World Cup match in Lucknow will be a big respite for the Ekana stadium, which has been facing a lot of criticism for its ‘low-bounce and slow’ pitches.

Union sports minister Anurag Thakur was speaking on the occasion of official opening of Khelo India University Games-2022 being held in Uttar Pradesh

Injury to KL Rahul, absence of Mark Wood, poor form of Deepak Hooda and not playing Quinton de Kock at crucial junctures hurt LSG

The pistol star is happy to prove her supremacy in the Khelo India University Games being held in Uttar Pradesh.

The rally is reportedly the first political activity of Singh, who has been staying away from political programmes since the Delhi Police registered two FIRs against him earlier this month

This edition will also be marking the debut of water sports as Taal lake in Ramgarh, Gorakhpur will play host to a rowing contest

MI needed 11 off the last over but Mohsin delivered the over the hosts wanted

The protesting wrestlers have formed 31-member and nine-member panels to plan their course of action

IPL 2023: The batter attacked the bowling late to give the hosts some total before rain forced the IPL game to be abandoned in Lucknow.

“The LSG bosses did hold a meeting of the players and officials at the ground after the match," said an LSG official.

In a low-scoring tie, RCB defended 126 with injury to skipper KL Rahul adding to Lucknow's defeat.

The senior BJP leader is facing the toughest challenge of his career from an arena far removed from the murky world of Uttar Pradesh politics.

The LSG skipper hit his first fifty of the IPL season, but PBKS chased down the target despite the early loss of wickets and the absence of skipper Dhawan.

Three wins in four matches underline how LSG’s new approach is proving to be effective

After switching to hockey in 1981, Singh won gold at sub-junior hockey nationals in 1982, also in Kolkata

The South African scored over 500 runs for Lucknow last season and the team will hope for a repeat performance

The Delhi batter had a decent run in the team’s debut season in 2022 and has taken on the Impact Player role with relish in this edition.

The inquiry report on sexual harassment allegations against wrestling federation president Brij Bhushah Sharan Singh and others was submitted last week

The older Pandya brother took three wickets and hit a crucial 34 in the five-wicket win over Sunrisers on Friday, helping LSG drive home the home advantage

Pandya took three wickets and then followed it up by scoring 34 to guide his team to an easy win

The Barbadian has been in great form but Lucknow will want to get QdK back into the playing XI right away.

Having bowled the best spell by and England fast bowler with 5/14 against DC, the LSG spearhead is ready after being left disappointed in 2018 and 2022.

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