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.
Articles by Sharad Deep
World Athletics Meet: Covid, dope test failure cast shadow over India’s prospects
In yet another blow to sport, a male athlete has been dropped from the Indian squad after testing positive for banned substances before the upcoming Junior World Championships, scheduled to take place from August 1 to 6 in Cali, Colombia
Published on Jul 29, 2022 12:03 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Weightlifter Punam targets 3rd CWG medal for her daughter
Ace weightlifter Punam Yadav re-launched her training stint within three months of giving birth a girl in May 2020
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 12:51 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
I’m ready to go for third straight gold at CWG: Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh is now determined to win a third successive gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Published on Jul 24, 2022 11:43 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
When Anshu Malik was annoyed at Sushil Kumar
Seeking a podium finish at Commonwealth Games, the 57kg wrestler looks back at 2008.
Published on Jul 23, 2022 11:26 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Chasing mother’s dream, Purnima looks for podium finish at CWG
Young weightlifter Purnima Pandey has been chasing a dream for her mother Vimla Pandey, a badminton player of her time
Published on Jul 23, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Commonwealth Games: Vinesh hopes to make it a hat-trick of golds in Birmingham
Vinesh who won successive gold medals at the 2014 CWG in Glasgow and at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, is now hopeful of a good showing in 2022.
Published on Jul 22, 2022 12:11 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Shaili to miss world U-20 meet due to toe fracture
Shaili Singh has been ruled out of the upcoming U-20 World Championships due to a toe fracture.
Updated on Jul 21, 2022 12:00 AM IST
‘Bahu’ Seema Punia to lead UP’s charge in CWG
Apart from Punia, Uttar Pradesh will have medal hopes from hockey, cricket, weightlifting and wrestling
Published on Jul 20, 2022 12:16 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Bijnor’s Meghna sees Jhulan Goswami as mentor
The lanky pacer is a genuine swing bowler, who aims to do well for India at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
Published on Jul 19, 2022 12:28 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Around two dozen women wrestlers removed from national camp
There are chances that if WFI adheres to its “zero tolerance” policy, the grapplers will not be allowed to participate in the selection trials for the World Championships from September 10-18.
Published on Jun 24, 2022 09:19 PM IST
India race-walker Priyanka Goswami hopes for a high at CWG, worlds
Training at altitude in picturesque Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, the 20km walker from Uttar Pradesh is aiming to produce her best at the world championships and in Birmingham
Published on Jun 21, 2022 07:43 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
UP coach Vijay Dahiya asks team to focus on present ahead of Ranji Trophy semis
Uttar Pradesh beat Mumbai in the semis in 1998, but coach says that will count for nothing when they face again in Bengaluru in the five-day last four clash
Published on Jun 13, 2022 01:34 AM IST
Young para shuttler Palak Kohli undergoes surgery to remove bone tumour
The youngest athlete at the Tokyo Paralympics badminton competition had complained of pain for months before the growth was detected.
Published on Jun 11, 2022 09:18 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh upset hosts Karnataka, enter Ranji Trophy semis
The former champions, led by young skipper Karan Sharma, capped a brilliant comeback to register a five-wicket victory on the third day of the quarterfinal in Alur.
Published on Jun 08, 2022 08:47 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
After being left out of CWG team, gymnast Ashish Kumar demands probe
The gymnast has alleged that other athletes who finished below him were included in the team but he wasn't.
Published on Jun 03, 2022 10:35 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Wrestler Antim eager to make a mark at U-20 Asian Championships
Antim missed the bus for the Commonwealth Games after losing on points to Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat in the trials here last month.
Published on Jun 03, 2022 01:02 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
India's participation in Asian Taekwondo Championship hangs in the balance
WT has said that India Taekwondo is the only authorised body to send the entry but, following an order from the Delhi High Court, the 20-odd member team has already been selected by the Sports Authority of India.
Published on Jun 01, 2022 09:56 PM IST
Tokyo repechage loss taught me many things: Anshu Malik
On track to do well at Commonwealth Games, says wrestler.
Published on May 21, 2022 02:15 PM IST
Weaving Olympics dreams: Karampur in focus as three hockey academy trainees named in Asia Cup team
Midfielder Raj Kumar Pal, forwards Pawan Rajbhar and Uttam Singh made it to the Indian team for the Men’s Asia Cup, starting May 23 in Jakarta
Published on May 18, 2022 10:10 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Sakshi, Vinesh, Anshu in women’s wrestling squad for CWG
Sakshi Malik, the 2016 Olympics bronze medallist, and Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat overcame challenging final bouts in the trials held in Lucknow
Updated on May 16, 2022 08:19 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Vinesh-Anju cynosure at Monday’s wrestling trials
Squad for Commonwealth Games to be chosen at SAI, Lucknow.
Published on May 14, 2022 02:11 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Under-20 athletics: Venue for 32 events lacks world-class facilities
Athletes will be competing to be selected to participate in the 20th National Federation Cup Juniors Championship (June 2-4), a qualifying event for the World Athletics Championships slated for August 1-6 in Cali (Colombia)
Published on May 13, 2022 11:24 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Deaflympics: Gorakhpur girl Aditya star of India’s golden effort in badminton
A family in Gorakhpur went sleepless on Thursday as they - parents Digvijay Nath Yadav, his wife Ankur Yadav and two kids Pallavi and Aviral – remained glued to the laptop to watch the elder daughter, Aditya Yadav, in action at the Deaflympics in Brazil
Published on May 06, 2022 12:03 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Lucknow's coach-couple carves careers on hockey turf
The popularity of this coach couple has grown manifold since their wards started making waves at the international level. The latest on the list is Mumtaz Khan, who scored eight goals, including a hat-trick, at the Junior Women’s World Cup in South Africa.
Published on Apr 26, 2022 04:07 PM IST
From disliking badminton to making the Indian squad, Shruti’s steady rise
Young Uttar Pradesh shuttler looks forward to Uber Cup and Asian Games challenge partnering Tanisha Crasto.
Published on Apr 22, 2022 08:49 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
'Would love to be recognised as hockey player, not vegetable vendor’s daughter'
Starlet reaches home to a warm reception, promises junior World Cup medal in 2023.
Published on Apr 14, 2022 10:12 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Hammer thrower Sarita Romit Singh gunning for podium at CWG and Asian Games
Jumper-turned-hammer thrower Sarita Romit Singh says she wants to do well for her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Maahi.
Published on Apr 10, 2022 08:44 PM IST
This weightlifting coach shows no signs of stopping
At 65, Govind Prasad Sharma follows a six-hour training schedule daily.
_1649356610770_1649356618441.jpg "Coach GP Sharma during a training session of weightlifters in Lucknow on Thursday(HT Photo)")
Published on Apr 08, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Beating doubles partner is para shuttler Sarkar’s new goal
The Tokyo bronze medallist has lost to world No. 1 Bhagat in seven of their 11 international meetings.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 09:13 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Manisha upstages Sakshi Malik in Asian wrestling trials
She dashed the Olympic bronze medallist’s hopes of qualifying to the Asian meet in Mongolia next month with a convincing win in the final round in 62kg division at the trials in Lucknow.
Published on Mar 25, 2022 09:32 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow