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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

WPL: Skipper Harmanpreet returns as MI bid to tune up aggression

The big-hitter’s form will be in focus after missing the home series against Ireland and West Indies for the 2023 WPL champions

Mumbai Indians' Charlotte Edwards, left, and Harmanpreet Kaur during the pre-season WPL presser. (PTI)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:26 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

U-19 WC: Gongadi Trisha’s all-round show as India retain title

The India girls retained the title beating South Africa by nine wickets in the final at Kuala Lumpur

India have won the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup for the second time (PTI)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:16 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Women’s U19 T20 WC: India in final after spin punch floors England

Left-arm spin trio shares eight wickets before batter Kamalini hits an unbeaten fifty to steer India into the title clash against South Africa

India players celebrate after beating England to enter the final of Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. (ICC via Getty Images)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 08:26 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

PCA Mullanpur stadium braces for upgrade ahead of IPL season

The Mullanpur stadium which hosted four IPL home matches of Punjab Kings (PBKS) last season and made its debut as a venue for BCCI’s domestic T20 league, will be hosting IPL matches this season as well

PCA will be installing the canopies for convenience of spectators. From 2008 to 2023, IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali had been hosting IPL matches. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 09:08 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Ton-up Mandhana, Rawal bury Ireland women under ODI records

Smriti hit the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman as India amassed 435 and won by 304 runs, both records

Ton-up Mandhana, Rawal bury Ireland women under ODI records
Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:27 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Jemimah hits maiden ton, India clinch ODI series v Ireland

Her 102 led India’s record ODI tally as they won the second game by 116 runs to take an unassailable series lead in Rajkot

Jemimah Rodrigues celebrates her century during the 2nd ODI against Ireland in Rajkot. (BCCI)
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 09:45 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Rawal, Hasabnis guide India to six-wicket win

Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis shine in India's ODI win over Ireland, scoring 89 and 53, as team prepares for Women's World Cup.

Tejal Hasabnis (left) and Pratika Rawal’s 116-run partnership was pivotal to India’s win on Friday. (BCCI)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 08:59 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Former U-19 World Cup stars set up Punjab’s U-23 title win

Led by Harnoor Pannu’s 103-ball 100, Punjab defeated Gujarat by 56 runs to lift the U-23 state A trophy

Harnoor Pannu being presented with the Player of the Natch award for his ton on Friday.  (PCA)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 08:19 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Singing with pride: Meet the Chandigarh-origin man who recited the National Anthem at Australian cricket grounds

A student of DAV Model School, Sector 15, and later Government College, Sector 46, Saroch pursued masters in Indian Classical Music (vocal) from Panjab University before enrolling in a healthcare course in Australia

40-year-old Saroch, who grew up learning Indian classical music in Chandigarh, had migrated to Australia in 2010 for better career opportunities.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:48 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Deandra Dottin, Simran Sheikh top buys in WPL mini-auction

Gujarat Giants bought the Caribbean player for ₹1.7 crore and the Mumbai allrounder ₹1.9 crore respectively

Deandra Dottin was bought by Gujarat Giants at the WPL auction on Sunday. (BCCI)
Published on Dec 15, 2024 10:08 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

At 16, Tamil Nadu’s Kamalini becomes a WPL crorepati

The Tamil Nadu player was bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.6 crore in the player auction for the Women’s Premier League

Tamil Nadu’s 16-year-old G Kamalini was picked up by Mumbai Indians for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.6 Cr at the WPL auction. (HT)
Published on Dec 15, 2024 08:55 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Grannies on the greens: Age just another number for senior women golfers at Punjab Open

Many senior women golfers are stepping up to the challenge at this year’s Punjab Open Ladies Amateur Championship — competing in the super senior challenge and golden girl categories

Gurbirinder Johal (in blue), 88, the oldest golfer at the championship, with Rima Dhillon, 62, lady captain at Chandigarh Golf Club. (Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 08:28 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Harnoor’s bold move to Punjab nets IPL contract from Punjab Kings

A roller-coaster stint with the UT Cricket Association made Harnoor rethink about shifting base to his original state unit, Punjab Cricket Association, in search of better opportunities

Harnoor made his Ranji Trophy debut playing for the UTCA against Baroda in 2022. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 09:20 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

IPL auction: Arshdeep swings his way back on PBKS’ favourites list, goes for 18 crore

Unsurprisingly, the IPL auction on Sunday saw multiple teams instantly bid for the lanky pacer as his price soared to ₹18 crore

What bewildered many was the fact that Arshdeep had also been the top wicket-taker for India in the triumphant ODI World Cup last year. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:24 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj dreams of bowling with Bumrah

The 23-year-old became only the third bowler to take all 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings, versus Kerala on Friday

Haryana's Anshul Kamboj celebrates after taking a wicket against Kerala during their Ranji Trophy match in Lahli. (PTI)
Published on Nov 16, 2024 10:42 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Ranji Trophy: Chandigarh log resounding win over Delhi

Making use of the turning wicket, 20-year-old left-arm spinner Nishunk Birla (12 wickets in both innings) and opener Shivam Bhambri (80 and 100 not out) who looked in blazing form, set up Chandigarh’s triumph over Delhi.

Shivam Bhambri scored an unbeaten 100 in the second innings to romp Chandigarh home. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 08:12 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

My dream is to win a Major: Shubhankar

“My best in the British Open last season (T8) was good… The more I put myself in such situations, it will elevate my game,” said Shubhankar.

Shubhankar Sharma at Chandigarh Golf Club. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 02, 2024 08:01 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

United should score two, three goals a game: Neville

The problem is going forward, the defence has done okay, said the former club and England right-back

Gary Neville, former Manchester United and England star, interacts with young trainees at the Minerva Academy in Mohali. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 18, 2024 10:47 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

India’s poor catching, captaincy under scanner after T20 World Cup exit

Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership has come under scrutiny besides the inability to adapt to the slow pitches in the UAE

India women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar along with captain Harmanpreet Kaur. (PTI)
Published on Oct 16, 2024 10:57 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Arundhati ticks bowling in quest for all-rounder’s status

The India pacer’s incisive bowling helped a team low on confidence see off Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup

India’s Arundhati Reddy in action against Pakistan during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai. (AFP)
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 10:06 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

India wait on skipper Harmanpreet to find her batting groove

The 35-year-old, who will play her ninth T20 World Cup, must regain form as the team chases its first global title

Harmanpreet Kaur will join a select band of players to feature in each of the nine T20 World Cup editions, the first from India. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:45 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Chandigarh: Delayed Sector 16 cricket stadium revamp leaves players on sidelines

Unavailability of the stadium has also resulted in revenue loss for the Chandigarh administration, with no corporate or private matches being hosted for the past six months

The ground at Chandigarh’s Sector 16 Cricket Stadium has been under renovation since March, depriving 100-odd players of daily match practice.  (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:40 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Anmoljeet Singh: Off-spinner and Bhajji fan with the India dream

The 17-year-old from Punjab has taken a bagful of wickets in the last two seasons to be picked in the India U19 squad for the Australia 4-day games

Anmoljeet Singh, the off-spinner from Punjab who has been selected in the India U19 squad to face Australia in the four-day games (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 04, 2024 08:52 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

There are no new faces in the team as the selectors have opted for a settled squad for the tournament in the UAE

India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Olympic medallist shooter Sarabjot Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)
Published on Aug 27, 2024 08:16 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Third edition of Chandigarh Golf League to get rolling from September 12

In order to have a smooth conduct of the tournament and to avoid any glitches, Chandigarh Golf Club organising committee, comprising four people, has sent a strong message to the respective teams ahead of the tournaments

Last season, Captain’s 18 won the Chandigarh Golf League after a sensational unbeaten campaign, beating Fairway Comets 4-3 in a nail biting final to emerge champions. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 08:46 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Wasim Jaffer in running for Punjab’s head coach post

There were also speculations that Wasim will replace Trevor Bayliss as Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach for the upcoming IPL season. He had been the batting coach from 2019 to 2021 for the IPL franchise

Wasim Jaffer (HT File photo for representation)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 09:12 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Mohali

Chandigarh: DAV College revels in Manu’s Olympic bronze glory

Manu, a student of mass communication at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, secured bronze medal for India, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal

With this feat, the legacy of sporting achievements at Chandigarh’s DAV College was bolstered. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 09:00 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

PCA secretary basks in India team’s World Cup triumph glory

Khanna, who made news when the PCA’s Mullanpur Stadium hosted five IPL matches a few months ago, was the manager of the Indian team and also the BCCI representative for the World Cup

Dilsher Khanna (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:00 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

India rout South Africa by 10 wickets, level series

Pooja Vastrakar stars with four wickets before Smriti Mandhana aces the chase as India level the three-match T20I series

India's Pooja Vastrakar, right, celebrates the wicket of South Africa's batter Nadine de Klerk during the third T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:00 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Brits blitz takes South Africa home in first T20I

The South African right-hander stars with a 56-ball 81 as the visitors register a 12-run win in Chennai

South African batter Tazmin Brits plays a shot during the first women's T20I against India in Chennai on Friday. (PTI)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:57 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta
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