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
After nearly century-long wait, UPCA to get its own stadium
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for an international cricket stadium in Varanasi, ending the 95-year wait for Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association's own stadium. The stadium is expected to be completed in mid-2026 and will be leased to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the first 30 years. The BCCI/UPCA will pay ₹10 lakh annually to the state treasury and the District Sports Development Committee. Cricket legends and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the stone-laying ceremony.
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
'Untested' Ekana Stadium wicket to host World Cup games
The newly-laid wicket at the Lucknow stadium is scheduled to host five World Cup matches, including the India-England game on October 29.
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 11:56 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
India see off Morocco, win Davis Cup tie 4-1
The hosts won the doubles and the first reverse singles -- Sumit Nagal completed his double in the fixture -- to seal the tie in Lucknow
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Rohan Bopanna bids Davis Cup adieu, victorious and emotional
Partners Yuki Bhambri to seal the doubles win going into retirement. It helped India win the World Group II tie against Morocco in Lucknow on Sunday
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Davis Cup: Nagal wins to level Morocco tie 1-all
Sasikumar Mukund started brightly but was forced to retire due to cramp before victory in the second singles helped India level the tie on Day 1
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:40 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Want to see at least 4-5 Indians among the top 100 in the world: Vijay Amritraj
Indian tennis is struggling to find momentum and the presence of players in Majors could change that
Published on Sep 15, 2023 10:32 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Davis Cup: Rohan Bopanna to team up with Yuki Bhambri in doubles
India will start as favourites on home turf but the onus will be on the singles players to put their best foot forward
Updated on Sep 15, 2023 10:27 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
In a season of steady rise, Nagal out to give ‘best send-off' to Bopanna
In a season of steady rise, Nagal out to give ‘best send-off' to Bopanna
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:40 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna gets ready for last Davis Cup hurrah
After a brilliant run at the US Open, the doubles specialist is all set to play his 50th and final Davis Cup tie later this week
Published on Sep 13, 2023 09:08 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Asian Games: Women’s tennis coach Ankita hopeful of good show
Ankita Bhambri is confident India’s four-member women’s team will do better than the lone bronze they managed at the 2018 Asian Games.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Bopanna, Bhambri’s good form boosts India ahead of Davis Cup, Asiad
India take on Morocco in a two-day Davis Cup tie in Lucknow on September 16 and 17, and hosts want to use this opportunity to prepare well for the Asian Games in China later this month.
Published on Sep 10, 2023 12:29 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
UPT20 LEAGUE: Green Park pitches produce run feast
Kanpur's Green Park Stadium is hosting the first-ever Uttar Pradesh Twenty20 League, with the pitches proving to be batting-friendly.
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 11:55 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Lucknow girl’s French connection propels serve and volley dreams
Diva Bhatia, a 17-year-old tennis player from Lucknow, dreams of winning the French Open and becoming the world No. 1. She is dedicated to her training and has hired top coaches to help her achieve her goals. Diva has already achieved success in various tournaments and aims to win Junior Grand Slams in the next two years. Her parents fully support her passion for tennis and she is determined to make a name for herself in the sport.
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Yash draws Broad inspiration, ready to take on Rinku again
Even after being hit five sixes on consecutive deliveries by Rinku Singh in an IPL encounter, left-arm pacer wants to make full use of the opportunities at the UPTwenty20 League to gain more confidence ahead of the new domestic season
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Bhuvi, Rana set eye on ‘mission’ as maiden UPTL opens today
One of the top run-getters of IPL and former UP captain, Suresh Raina says that the event gives an opportunity to Uttar Pradesh cricketers to showcase their skills to play for the state teams in the domestic circuit, in IPL and even for the country later
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Police keeping an eye on bookies as UPT20 League to begin in Kanpur today
The fear of betting and match fixing seems quite strong as during a 2017 IPL match, police recovered ₹40,90,000 in cash and five mobile phones from suspects.
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 12:03 AM IST
LSG set to launch cricket academy after World Cup at Ekana stadium
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to launch their cricket academy in collaboration with Ekana Sportz City’s Cricket Academy after the cricket World Cup. Negotiations are underway, and the academy is expected to start functioning in December-January. LSG has appointed Justin Langer as their head coach and MSK Prasad as a strategic consultant for the next season.
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
30 ex-cricketers shortlisted for UPPL jobs
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association’s first-ever official league starts on August 30 at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
Deepti’s love for Test cricket intact as she backs skipper’s demand
India team all-rounder Deepti Sharma supports captain Harmanpreet Kaur's demand for more Test matches in women's cricket, as it allows players to showcase their skills. Sharma, who has played only two Tests in her career, believes that increasing the number of Tests will raise the level of the game in India. She also praises franchise cricket for providing financial rewards and exposure for women cricketers in the country. Sharma is currently preparing for the Asian Games and aims to perform well in the tournament.
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
UP’s Divyam eyes podium finish at Junior World Badminton Championships
Young shuttler from Saharanpur is training hard at the Gopichand’s academy in Hyderabad for the last three years
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
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 08, 2023 07:25 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
