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
Green Park pitch set to offer something for everyone
The Kanpur pitch for the upcoming India-Bangladesh Test is expected to offer pace, bounce, and spin, challenging both batters and bowlers.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 10:29 PM IST
Chikara’s UPT20 show should draw IPL interest
CSK bids ₹8.4 crore for Sameer Rizvi at IPL 2024 auction, highlighting standout performances from UPT20 League, including star batter Swastik Chikara.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 09:16 PM IST
‘No plan to change venue’: Kanpur to remain host of India-B’desh match
Following the threat, there was a possibility of shifting the match either to Lucknow or outside the state but after the assurance of tight security, BCCI and UPCA decided to stay with the original plan.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers
India's 13-member Paralympics badminton team faces a challenging draw but aims for 8-10 medals. Rigorous training and strategy adjustments boost confidence.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 08:04 PM IST
‘Being small doesn’t matter, but dreaming big matters a lot’
Para shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan, with over 36 international medals, aims for gold at her debut Paris Paralympics, overcoming childhood mockery to achieve success.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 10:45 PM IST
Indian shuttlers target 10 medals at Paris Paralympics
The 13-member badminton squad is confident that Tokyo champion Bhagat’s suspension won’t hurt chances
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Paris 2024: Lalit elated to win hockey bronze with academy mate Rajkumar
The India forward has featured prominently in the team’s medal-winning campaigns at Tokyo and Paris Games
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Sixth-place LSG rue season of missed chances
Having lost in playoffs in both the previous seasons, the KL Rahul-led side lost their plot in the last few matches
Published on May 18, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Sunil Narine rules with the bat as KKR top the IPL table
The opener smashed third fifty of the season, a 39-ball 81 and LSG never could get back into the game, losing by 98 runs
Published on May 06, 2024 12:11 AM IST
Marcus Stoinis steers KL Rahul's LSG to win as MI flop again in IPL 2024
The all-rounder top-scored with 62 to help reel in MI’s modest total of 144 and complete a four-wicket win in Lucknow.
Published on May 01, 2024 12:05 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
IPL 2024: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel steer RR to verge of playoffs
The Royals skipper hits 71*, upstages Lucknow Super Giants counterpart KL Rahul’s 76 in a seven-wicket win for the IPL table-toppers
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 04:59 AM IST
IPL: Thala-smanic MS Dhoni rules fans’ hearts in Lucknow
During the match in Lucknow on Friday, the entire Ekana Stadium stood up as Dhoni walked out to bat at the fall of the sixth CSK wicket (Moeen Ali).
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock take Lucknow to eight-wicket win
The openers put together a partnership of 134 as the hosts chased down 177 against CSK with an over to spare
Published on Apr 19, 2024 11:54 PM IST
Kuldeep Yadav, batters take Delhi Capitals to much-needed win against LSG
Kuldeep Yadav claimed 3/20 with a brilliant performance to take his team to victory against LSG.
Published on Apr 13, 2024 12:09 AM IST
After Mayank, Thakur adds pace to LSG’s campaign
The 25-year-old Vidarbha pacer grabbed this IPL’s first five-wicket to bowl team to victory over Gujarat Titans in Lucknow
Published on Apr 09, 2024 12:03 AM IST
Yash Thakur fifer after Stoinis fifty gives LSG win over Titans
Stoinis hit a 43-ball 58 and Yash Thakur grabbed 5/30 after tearaway Mayank Yadav went off with a niggle in the 33-run win in Lucknow.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 12:14 AM IST
Mayank Yadav the focus as LSG face Gujarat Titans
The 21-year-old tearaway has rocked batters in his first two IPL games and was the focus of discussion in the build-up for Sunday’s tie
Published on Apr 06, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Always a pressure game for top-order batters: Quinton de Kock
Teams are scoring faster than ever in the powerplay and making a good start to the game is vital, feels Quinton de Kock.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Rapid Mayank announces his arrival in style
The 21-year-old tearaway took three wickets on IPL debut against Punjab Kings.
Published on Mar 31, 2024 09:11 PM IST
Young tearaway Mayank nails it as LSG ease to victory
The 21-year-old rattled Punjab Kings with pace and bounce, snapping up three wickets as Lucknow win by 21 runs
Published on Mar 31, 2024 12:13 AM IST
IPL 2024: LSG face PBKS, eye first win of season at home
Ahead of KL Rahul and Co’s first home game, LSG chief coach Langer and PBKS's spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi unveiled their plans to tackle the issue at hand.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucnow
Klaasen setting new standards in the game with fearless batting: Klusener
The big-hitting South African has been in a league of his own in the T20 format for a while now.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 08:51 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
IPL 2024: Jaques Kallis as idol, young Arshin Kulkarni hopes to make it big
The all-rounder, who hails from Solapur in Maharashtra, excelled by scoring a century in the Under-19 World Cup this January
Published on Mar 22, 2024 08:24 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
'KL Rahul and Ravi Bishnoi will be in India's T20 World Cup squad if…': Langer
After being eliminated in the playoffs in their first two seasons, Lucknow will hope new coach Justin Langer can guide them to go all the way
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:26 PM IST
From Rinku Singh to Dhruv Jurel, players from the heartland are on the UP
Cricketers from Uttar Pradesh are showing the skill and hunger to succeed at the highest level.
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 06:43 AM IST
A ‘sports-centric’ budget—50 int’l coaches for hostels, ₹12 cr injury centre
With a 67% uptick in allocations, the government proposes to spend ₹195 crore to develop sports infra
Published on Feb 05, 2024 07:38 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Call of faith, avenues of livelihood converge for Ayodhya’s youngsters
The ‘Pran Pratistha’ at Ram Mandir on January 22 is a special occasion for which youngsters can’t resist coming back home
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 04:49 AM IST
I want to make my presence felt at the Paris Olympics: Parul Chaudhary
After a good 2023, the Asian Games medallist needs to find a higher level this year.
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:11 PM IST
In the ring of faith: Ayodhya’s spiritual warriors gear up for consecration
“I was just 17, when I came to this place to become a wrestler and to serve as priest at the Hanuman Garhi. I have seen the bad and good days, including the demolition of disputed structure and its aftermath,” said Gangadas.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Ayodhya
A switch in time takes Dhruv Jurel into the India Test squad
Adding wicketkeeping skills has helped the Uttar Pradesh player to catch the eye of the national selectors and be included in the squad for the England Tests
Published on Jan 13, 2024 08:48 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow