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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.

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World Cup 2023: Suryakumar Yadav makes a quiet ODI statement against England

His 47-ball 49 that helped India post a challenging total on a tough Lucknow pitch could provide some answers in the middle-order for the hosts in the World Cup

India's batter Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and England(PTI)
Published on Oct 29, 2023 09:33 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Emotions soar at Ekana as Kaif, Raina unite for trophy presentation

While admiring the Ekana Stadium, Kaif also reminisced about his early days in the game at the KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium.

This event took place at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium before a full-house Sunday crowd. (X)
Updated on Oct 29, 2023 05:19 PM IST

Clash of Titans: India look to level World Cup win record with England

For Sunday’s match at this venue, both teams have distinct game plans. India aims to maintain their winning streak, while England looks to restore their pride in front of a capacity crowd on a Sunday.

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan during a training session at Ekana stadium. (Deepak Gupta)
Published on Oct 28, 2023 09:42 PM IST

India-England clash: Ticket tango hits high note

The crisis for tickets has arisen due to pre-bookings online as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chose not to sell tickets offline

T-shirts and caps being sold outside the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International cricket stadium ahead of the match between India and England in Lucknow. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 28, 2023 05:54 PM IST
By, Lucknow

India's first training stint in Lucknow hints at Ashwin selection for ENG game

Ashwin had long session with bat and ball. The senior player could come in as third spinner, considering the likely slow pitch on which the game could be played

India's Ravichandran Ashwin attends a practice session during 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (AFP)
Published on Oct 26, 2023 11:02 PM IST
By, Lucknow

From religious fervour to cricket fever, Lucknow gears for India-England showdown

Local fans, spanning across generations and gender, are eagerly anticipating a win for Team India in this ODI World Cup.

Cricket fans at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow (File Photo)
Published on Oct 23, 2023 09:44 PM IST

Sadeera helps Sri Lanka see the bright side

The 1996 champions have struggled, but the middle-order batter’s form has been a bright spot for the team at this World Cup

Sadeera Samarawickrama plays a shot during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Netherlands.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 10:56 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Sri Lanka cruise to their first win

The Dutch put up a good fight but it wasn't enough to keep Kusal Mendis' team from emerging victors

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dushan Hemantha celebrate their victory over Netherlands during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup(PTI)
Published on Oct 21, 2023 08:16 PM IST

On sale in ‘black’: 50,000 tickets for Ind vs Eng fixture in Lucknow

The match is scheduled to be played at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on October 29. This will be the penultimate game of the five World Cup matches scheduled at the venue.

On sale in ‘black’: <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 tickets for Ind vs Eng fixture in Lucknow
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 08:38 AM IST
BySharad Deep/Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Sri Lanka eye first win against upbeat Netherlands

The ongoing ODI World Cup is an opportunity for The Netherlands, especially after their win against South Africa.

Scott Edwards said that the team was happy to win against South Africa, but it wasn’t the team’s perfect performance(Cricket Netherlands twitter)
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 11:20 PM IST

Marsh, Inglish and Zampa lead Australia to first victory

After two comprehensive defeats, Pat Cummins’s side hand winless Sri Lanka a five-wicket defeat in Lucknow

Australia's Josh Inglis plays a shot during their match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka.(ANI )
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 06:54 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Sparse attendance shadows non-India matches at Ekana Stadium

Addressing ticketing challenges will be pivotal to ensure a broader fan base can actively participate in this grand sporting spectacle.

The presence of fans in the stadium during non-India matches is notably sparse. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 16, 2023 06:19 PM IST

Australia, Sri Lanka target survival with first win in ODI World Cup

Both teams lost their first two matches and the Ekana Stadium pitch could add to the intrigue when the teams clash in Lucknow on Monday.

Australia's Sean Abbott (C), Cameron Green (2R) and Josh Hazlewood (L) attend a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka(AFP)
Updated on Oct 16, 2023 06:55 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Not dwelling on history, want to win World Cup: Quinton de Kock

South Africa are riding high after their second win, by 134 runs against a listless Australia. The Proteas 'keeper has hit back-to-back centuries

South Africa's Quinton de Kock celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and South Africa(AFP)
Published on Oct 13, 2023 10:38 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Quinton de Kock hits another ton, SA crush listless Australia

The Proteas registered their second win by 134 runs while their second straight loss leaves the Aussies with a lot of work ahead

South Africa's skipper Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock run between the wickets during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia.(ANI )
Published on Oct 13, 2023 12:00 AM IST
By, Lucknow

South Africa, Australia face-off on an unknown pitch

The relaid Lucknow pitch could make life challenging for the batters in this high-profile World Cup tie on Thursday

The teams are 54-50 in head-to-head encounters with South Africa holding the edge.(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 11, 2023 10:40 PM IST

Seema Punia aiming for Paris 2024 swansong

There has been no looking back for the ace discus thrower who last week claimed a bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

India's Seema Punia celebrates on the podium during the women's discus throw medal ceremony (REUTERS)
Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:22 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Despite thin crowds for non-India games, UPCA rejects free tickets at Lucknow stadium

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, under the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), has decided not to follow suit.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 10:01 PM IST

Asian Games: Meerut athletes toast of Hangzhou, but no proper track in own city

Parul Chaudhary and Annu Rani won Asian Games gold medals but they don't have proper facilities to train in their Uttar Pradesh home town

Parul Chaudhary celebrates after winning the women's 5000-meter final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 07:50 AM IST
By, Lucknow

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.

The model of the upcoming stadium in Varanasi. The UPCA is spending <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>330 crore on its construction. (Sourced)
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 12:35 AM IST
By, 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.

Lucknow's Ekana Stadium will host five World Cup matches.(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 11:56 PM IST
By, 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

India's Sumit Nagal celebrates with teammates after winning the match against Morocco's Adam Moundir in the second singles of the Davis Cup World Group-II tie, in Lucknow(Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:39 PM IST
By, 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

Rohan Bopanna enjoys as team members lift him on their shoulders at the end of India's 3-1 win over Morocco in their World Group-II Davis Cup tie in Lucknow(Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:39 PM IST
By, 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

India's Sumit Nagal celebrates after victory over Morocco's Adam Moundir in the first singles of the Davis Cup World Group-II tie in Lucknow,(Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 09:40 PM IST
By, 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

Vijay Amritraj wants to see India have a good run in Davis Cup.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 10:32 PM IST
By, 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

Bopanna, who began his Davis Cup journey for India in 2002 with a match against Australia in the World Group qualifying, will be playing his 50th Davis Cup tie on Sunday(@IndTennisDaily)
Updated on Sep 15, 2023 10:27 PM IST
By, 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

Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna in action during practice session ahead of Davis Cup in Lucknow(Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
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

Rohan Bopanna in action during a training session in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Deepak Gupta/HT photo)
Published on Sep 13, 2023 09:08 PM IST
By, 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.

For a young tennis coach like Ankita Bhambri, future of Indian women tennis is bright thanks to the talent in the circuit | Image for representation (AFP)
Published on Sep 11, 2023 09:58 PM IST
By, 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.

Morocco team members pose for a group picture after reaching Lucknow on Saturday afternoon. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 10, 2023 12:29 AM IST
By, Lucknow
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