Shalini Gupta
Shalini Gupta is a member of the Chandigarh sports team and has been a sports journalist for 10 years. She mainly writes on cricket.
Articles by Shalini Gupta
Simi Singh, from Punjab, realising cricket dreams with Ireland
The player, who migrated from India after his career failed to take off at junior level, now wants to help his adopted team qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 12.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 09:54 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Ireland teenager Amy Hunter youngest batter to hit ODI ton, eclipses Mithali Raj
- The youngster achieved the landmark on her 16th birthday, in the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe women in Harare.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:06 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Cricket: Punjab’s swashbuckling batter Jasia moves to Rajasthan
Originally from J&K, Jasia Akhtar moved to Punjab in 2013 for better cricket opportunities and had been the state senior team’s mainstay in recent years
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 11:08 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Smriti Mandhana 52 in vain as Aussies complete T20 domination
The hosts take the multi-format series 11-5 on points after winning the final T20 in Carrara by 14 runs.
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 09:26 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
UT cricket association’s operations manager resigns
UT cricket association’s operations manager Manjit Singh was under fire for not registering three mainstay cricketers of the boys’ U-19 team for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy well in time
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 02:47 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
India done in by dew, Australia win T20 to secure multi-format series win
The hosts win the second T20 by four wickets in the last over to take an unassailable 9-5 points lead in the multi-format series with a game to spare.
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 08:58 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Jemimah Rodrigues hits 49* before rain ruins first T20 versus Australia
The young batter shines in her first game on the Australian tour before heavy rain in Carrara on the Gold Coast prevents further play.
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 08:56 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Harmanpreet hopes to salvage injury-hit year in Australia T20s
- The seasoned batter will look to shake off her latest setback, a thumb injury, when she leads India in the three-match series starting at Carrara on Thursday
Published on Oct 06, 2021 08:13 PM IST
Pooja Vastrakar, the ‘chotta Hardik’ of Indian women’s cricket team
- The all-rounder has surmounted a serious early injury to impress as a pace-bowling all-rounder, especially in the ongoing Australia tour.
Published on Oct 05, 2021 07:51 PM IST
Shafali Verma, pacers keep India on top as women's Test vs Australia is drawn
India declared after tea to set the hosts an improbable 272 for win, underlining their talent throughout the rain-hit game at the Carrara Oval.
Published on Oct 03, 2021 08:43 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Goswami, Vastrakar too hot to handle for Aussies
- Backed by Smriti Mandhana’s magnificent 127 and Deepti Sharma’s impressive 66, India declared the first innings at 377/8 --- the most by any visiting team in Australia --- and then heated things up by restricting Australia to 143/4 with pacers Jhulan Goswami and Pooja Vastrakar doing the damage.
Published on Oct 02, 2021 09:41 PM IST
Mandhana hits historic century as storm halts play again
The India opener's 127 is the highest score by any opposition batter in Australia as India end day on 276 for 5.
Published on Oct 01, 2021 08:42 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Smriti Mandhana lights up rainy Day 1 in Australia pink-ball Test
The left-handed opener had hit a sublime, career-best 80 when poor weather ended play with the visitors on 132/1.
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 09:01 PM IST
Olympic dream achieved, Rupinder Pal, Birendra Lakra retire
The defenders who shone as India's hockey team won bronze in the Tokyo Games in August, the first medal for the country after 41 years, ended their international career.
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 10:30 PM IST
Sans preparation, India women head into landmark pink ball Test in Australia
- Mithali Raj's team has not trained with the pink ball until the eve of the one-off Test, which will be played at the Carrara Oval.
Published on Sep 29, 2021 09:25 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
At 18, Richa Ghosh is a 'complete package'
- WBBL could help the India wicket-keeper get a ticket to the World Cup, says her father.
Published on Sep 28, 2021 09:35 PM IST
Yastika Bhatia shakes off stressful Baroda phase to shine for India
- The 21-year-old newcomer, who top-scored in India women's 3rd ODI win over Australia, had suffered mental strain in an episode that led to Atul Bedade's sacking as Baroda women's coach.
Published on Sep 26, 2021 10:09 PM IST
Goswami, Bhatia lead the way as India women halt Australia winning-run
- The visitors clinch tense two-wicket win in the final ODI, halting Australia’s record winning streak at 26 in Mackay. The hosts won the series 2-1.
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 08:55 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, New Delhi
USA women’s cricket team selects former Punjab bowler Moksha Chaudhary
31-year-old fast bowler has been selected in USA women’s cricket team, which will compete in 2021 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Mexico
Published on Sep 23, 2021 02:27 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals steal victory despite Arshdeep Singh five-for
- Punjab Kings seemed to have sealed victory after their tall pacer and openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal put their team in command, only for young Kartik Tyagi to snap up two wickets for one run in the last over for a two-run win.
Published on Sep 21, 2021 11:52 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
BCCI selection committee: Ex-Punjab cricketer Krishan Mohan appointed member
The 53-year-old former Punjab cricketer has been involved with Himachal Pradesh Cricket Academy as a coach
Updated on Sep 18, 2021 01:06 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Captain Cook: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh rustles up delicacies for Olympians
Amarinder hosts dinner for Tokyo medal winners at his Siswan farmhouse in Mohali. The Olympians feasted on mutton khara pishori, laung elachi chicken, aaloo korma, dal masri, murg korma, dugani biryani, zarda rice (sweet dish) and other royal delicacies prepared and served by Captain himself
Published on Sep 09, 2021 01:40 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Olympic medallists look forward to memorable dinner with Punjab CM
Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur had requested Capt Amarinder Singh for the get-together during the felicitation function last month, and he kept his word
Published on Sep 08, 2021 06:17 PM IST
By Shalini Gupta
Cricket: Punjab gets new coach
After coaching Haryana and Maharashtra senior teams in the past, Surendra Bhave will be at the helm of Punjab senior men’s team in the upcoming season
Published on Aug 30, 2021 01:10 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Beating all odds, Chandigarh lad wins gold at Asian boxing meet
After making a cautious start, 15-year-old boxer’s timely and precise punches gave him edge over his Mongolian opponent in a close-fought match that he managed to win 3-2
Published on Aug 30, 2021 01:03 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Asian youth boxing: Chamoli’s gold adds lustre to a humble Chandigarh family
- When Chandigarh pugilist Rohit Chamoli finally called to inform his father that he had won gold with a 3-2 points decision, Jai Prakash, who had been jobless for seven months during the lockdown, had tears in his eyes but immensely proud
Updated on Aug 29, 2021 10:11 PM IST
Chandigarh: 256 golfers to compete in Milkha Singh Memorial tournament
Jeev Milkha Singh said the tournament will provide a chance to golfers to showcase their talent and will help carry on his father’s legacy
Updated on Aug 28, 2021 01:57 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Mohali-based 8-year-old golfer dreams of winning gold in Olympics
Playing in her first international tournament, Ojaswini shot a total of 83 (39-44) in Johannesburg to lead in the U-7 category
Published on Aug 23, 2021 01:10 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Mohali
Reetinder Singh Sodhi wants to give back to cricket
From being one of the most talked about young Indian cricketers, 40-year-old Reetinder Singh Sodhi is now a member of the Punjab Cricket Association’s cricket advisory committee
Published on Aug 10, 2021 12:47 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh
Neeraj dedicates medal to Milkha
Neeraj Chopra, who became first ever Indian to bag a medal in the track and field event in Olympics when he clinched the gold in javelin throw at Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, dedicated the win to late legendary Milkha Singh
Published on Aug 08, 2021 01:29 AM IST
By Shalini Gupta, Chandigarh