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
Parshavi Chopra switches to leg-break, spins into focus
The 17-year-old from Uttar Pradesh shone in India’s U-19 World Cup victory in January
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Switch to leg-spin changes Parshavi Chopra’s fortunes
The 17-year-old bowler from Uttar Pradesh is training hard at the off-season camp of the UP Warriorz
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Lucknow boy is USA’s U-19 team vice-captain for World Cup qualifier
Young Utkarsh Srivastava’s parents moved to the USA in 2016 and he is being trained by former West Indies’ great Alvin Kallicharran.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:44 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Asian Athletics C’ships: 4 medals by 3 U.P. athletes on final day help India finish third
Out of the 27 medals that India won at the 5-day meet, six were gold, 12 silver and nine bronze. Also, India bettered its 2019 finish when it won 16 medals
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 12:24 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
UP’s Parul wins gold in 3000m steeplechase, Shaili jumps for silver at Asian Athletics C’ships
Parul, who has already qualified for the September’s Asian Games in China, clocked 9:36:76 seconds to finish on top of the table, pushing Chinese and Japanese rivals to second and third places, respectively
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 10:06 PM IST
All top players should represent their state teams in Vijay Hazare: Sunil Joshi
Given that this is a World Cup year, the former selector feels this will help the Indian players get practice on the spin-friendly wickets.
Published on Jul 14, 2023 05:40 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Amethi’s Abhishek wins first medal for India at Asian Athletics C’Ship
A resident of Poore Suklan, post Dahiyawa in Amethi, Pal clocked 29:33.26 seconds to finish third in the men’s 10,000m event.
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 11:38 PM IST
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
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:43 PM IST
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
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Sharad 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
Published on Jul 03, 2023 08:44 PM IST
Sharad 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
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Sharad 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
Published on Jun 24, 2023 12:12 AM IST
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
Published on Jun 20, 2023 09:59 PM IST
Sharad 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.
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 11:52 PM IST
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.
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 11:17 PM IST
Sharad 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.
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 06:51 PM IST
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
Updated on May 25, 2023 09:54 PM IST
Sharad 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
Updated on May 25, 2023 08:10 PM IST
Sharad 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.
Published on May 24, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Sharad 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
Updated on May 23, 2023 11:49 PM IST
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
Updated on May 23, 2023 01:20 AM IST
Sharad 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
Published on May 17, 2023 12:12 AM IST
Sharad 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
Published on May 05, 2023 11:04 PM IST
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.
Published on May 03, 2023 09:10 PM IST
Sharad 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.
Published on May 02, 2023 04:28 PM IST
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.
Updated on May 02, 2023 12:29 AM IST
Sharad 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.
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 04:15 AM IST
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.
Published on Apr 16, 2023 12:07 AM IST
Sharad 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
Published on Apr 14, 2023 08:17 PM IST
Sharad 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
Published on Apr 13, 2023 08:03 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
