Shalini Gupta

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.
Simi Singh aka Simranjit Singh
Simi Singh aka Simranjit Singh
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 09:54 PM IST
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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.
Ireland teenager Amy Hunter youngest batter to hit ODI ton, eclipses Mithali Raj(Ireland Cricket/Twitter )
Ireland teenager Amy Hunter youngest batter to hit ODI ton, eclipses Mithali Raj(Ireland Cricket/Twitter )
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:06 PM IST
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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
Jasia Akhtar, 33, has been roped in by Rajasthan Cricket Association for the senior women’s team. (HT PHOTO)
Jasia Akhtar, 33, has been roped in by Rajasthan Cricket Association for the senior women’s team. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 11:08 PM IST
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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.
Australia women beat India women by 14 runs(ICC / Twitter)
Australia women beat India women by 14 runs(ICC / Twitter)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 09:26 PM IST
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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
Manjit Singh, a former NIS-qualified cricket coach, had been working as the UT cricket association’s operations manager since the 2019 season. (Photo for representational purpose)
Manjit Singh, a former NIS-qualified cricket coach, had been working as the UT cricket association’s operations manager since the 2019 season. (Photo for representational purpose)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 02:47 AM IST
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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.
Australia beat India by 4 wickets in 2nd women's T20I(TWITTER/ICC)
Australia beat India by 4 wickets in 2nd women's T20I(TWITTER/ICC)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 08:58 PM IST
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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.
Jemimah Rodrigues(BCCI/Twitter)
Jemimah Rodrigues(BCCI/Twitter)
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 08:56 AM IST
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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
Harmanpreet hopes to salvage injury-hit year in Australia T20s(AP)
Harmanpreet hopes to salvage injury-hit year in Australia T20s(AP)
Published on Oct 06, 2021 08:13 PM IST
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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.
Pooja Vastrakar
Pooja Vastrakar
Published on Oct 05, 2021 07:51 PM IST
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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.
Shafali Verma, pacers keep India on top as women's Test vs Australia is drawn
Shafali Verma, pacers keep India on top as women's Test vs Australia is drawn
Published on Oct 03, 2021 08:43 PM IST
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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.
India women vs Australia women pink-ball Test: Goswami, Vastrakar too hot to handle for Aussies
India women vs Australia women pink-ball Test: Goswami, Vastrakar too hot to handle for Aussies
Published on Oct 02, 2021 09:41 PM IST
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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.
Queensland: Indian women's team opener Smriti Mandhana completed her maiden Test century during Day 2 of the ongoing Pink Ball Test in Australia(PTI)
Queensland: Indian women's team opener Smriti Mandhana completed her maiden Test century during Day 2 of the ongoing Pink Ball Test in Australia(PTI)
Published on Oct 01, 2021 08:42 PM IST
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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.
Rain halted play.(BCCI Women/Twitter)
Rain halted play.(BCCI Women/Twitter)
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 09:01 PM IST
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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.
Rupinder Pal and Birendra Lakra.(File)
Rupinder Pal and Birendra Lakra.(File)
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 10:30 PM IST
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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.
Meg Lanning of Australia and Mithali Raj of India on the eve of the one-off Pink ball Test. (Getty)
Meg Lanning of Australia and Mithali Raj of India on the eve of the one-off Pink ball Test. (Getty)
Published on Sep 29, 2021 09:25 PM IST
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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.
File image of Richa Ghosh.(AP)
File image of Richa Ghosh.(AP)
Published on Sep 28, 2021 09:35 PM IST
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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.
Yastika Bhatia in action.(BCCI)
Yastika Bhatia in action.(BCCI)
Published on Sep 26, 2021 10:09 PM IST
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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.
Indian women created history. (Getty)
Indian women created history. (Getty)
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 08:55 PM IST
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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
Moksha Chaudhary wants to play for USA in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 World Qualifier in 2022. (HT PHOTO)
Moksha Chaudhary wants to play for USA in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 World Qualifier in 2022. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 23, 2021 02:27 AM IST
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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.
Kartik Tyagi defended 4 off the final over against Punjab Kings. (IPL/Twitter)
Kartik Tyagi defended 4 off the final over against Punjab Kings. (IPL/Twitter)
Published on Sep 21, 2021 11:52 PM IST
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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
Krishan Mohan has been appointed member of the junior national selection committee (North zone) by the Board of Cricket Control in India. (HT PHOTO)
Krishan Mohan has been appointed member of the junior national selection committee (North zone) by the Board of Cricket Control in India. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 18, 2021 01:06 AM IST
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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
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh serves mouth-watering delicacies to Olympian and gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra at a special dinner hosted by him at his farmhouse in Mohali on Wednesday. (PTI)
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh serves mouth-watering delicacies to Olympian and gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra at a special dinner hosted by him at his farmhouse in Mohali on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Sep 09, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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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
Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh with Olympic medallists from the state at a felicitation function in Chandigarh after their return from Tokyo. (HT file photo)
Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh with Olympic medallists from the state at a felicitation function in Chandigarh after their return from Tokyo. (HT file photo)
Published on Sep 08, 2021 06:17 PM IST
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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
Surendra Bhave, 55, is a former domestic cricketer who played for Maharashtra. (HT PHOTO)
Surendra Bhave, 55, is a former domestic cricketer who played for Maharashtra. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 30, 2021 01:10 AM IST
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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
Rohit Chamoli (in red) after winning the final bout in the 48-kg category at ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday.
Rohit Chamoli (in red) after winning the final bout in the 48-kg category at ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday.
Published on Aug 30, 2021 01:03 AM IST
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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
Asian youth boxing: Chamoli’s gold adds lustre to a humble Chandigarh family(PTI)
Asian youth boxing: Chamoli’s gold adds lustre to a humble Chandigarh family(PTI)
Updated on Aug 29, 2021 10:11 PM IST
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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
Jeev Milkha Singh breaks down during a press conference on the eve of Milkha Singh Memorial Golf Tournament at Chandigarh Golf Club on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Jeev Milkha Singh breaks down during a press conference on the eve of Milkha Singh Memorial Golf Tournament at Chandigarh Golf Club on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Aug 28, 2021 01:57 AM IST
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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
Mohali, India August 20, 2021: Golfer Ojaswini saraswat during the practice session at Mohali Golf Club on Thursday, August 19 2021.Photo by Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times.
Mohali, India August 20, 2021: Golfer Ojaswini saraswat during the practice session at Mohali Golf Club on Thursday, August 19 2021.Photo by Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times.
Published on Aug 23, 2021 01:10 AM IST
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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
Reetinder Singh Sodhi has played 18 ODIs for India and also for Ahmedabad Rockets in the Indian Cricket League and Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. (HT Photo)
Reetinder Singh Sodhi has played 18 ODIs for India and also for Ahmedabad Rockets in the Indian Cricket League and Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 10, 2021 12:47 AM IST
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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
Neeraj Chopra celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's javelin throw event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (AFP via Getty Images)
Neeraj Chopra celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's javelin throw event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (AFP via Getty Images)
Published on Aug 08, 2021 01:29 AM IST
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