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    Samreen Razzaqui

    Samreen Razzaqui is a senior correspondent at Hindustan Times who writes on cricket, combat sports and the people behind the performances. Her work blends reportage and features. Previously at Scroll for three years, she enjoys for narrative-driven sports writing that explores the people, emotions and culture behind the game. She has most recently covered the ICC Women's ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup, along with the IPL 2026.

    Articles by Samreen Razzaqui

    Asian Games cricket final: Holders India eye gold against arch rivals Pakistan

    India's Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the semi-final against Sri Lanka at the Asian Games. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 11:57 IST

    Cupping, ice baths and sleep: A deep dive into the science of recovery

    Michael Phelps is seen with red cupping marks on his shoulder as he competes in Rio Olympics. (Reuters)
    others
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 06:13 IST

    Chants, hooting, cheering: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium's tryst with India and cricket

    Sher-i-Kashmir stadium, Srinagar. (HT Archive)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 08:10 IST

    Asian Games: Ancy Sojan pipped at the last jump, takes silver

    India's Ancy Sojan celebrates after winning silver medal in the women's long jump final event at the ongoing 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 16:13 IST

    Ancy Sojan pipped in the last attempt, wins long jump silver

    Ancy Sojan won silver in the women's long jump event.
    others
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 12:03 IST

    Asian Games: How elite female athletes adapt training during their period

    India’s Mirabai Chanu had spoken about how her menstrual cycle affected her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Sep 23, 2026 07:28 IST

    'Didn't agree with the decision': Suchika explains her controversial MMA semis

    Singapore's Teo beat the Indian athlete in overtime
    others
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 07:52 IST

    From Vinesh to Varun: Why the weight cut in combat sports is so brutal

    Varun Sanyal pulled out of the Asian Games after being declared medically unfit.
    sports
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 03:04 IST

    Asian Games: The MMA fellowship that pulled Suchika Tariyal back into the sport

    Suchika Tariyal. (HT)
    others
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 16:34 IST

    Why Abhishek Sharma is a unique outlier in T20s

    New Delhi: India's Abhishek Sharma reacts after his century during the third and final T20I cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in New Delhi, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (PTI Photo/Money Sharma)(PTI09_17_2026_000382A) (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 24:52 IST

    Abhishek Sharma’s zen mode destroys Afghanistan as India clean sweep series

    India’s Abhishek Sharma during the T20I against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (Ajay Aggrawal/HT Phot.o)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 24:48 IST

    Negative mindsets don’t work here: Samson and the competition with Sooryavanshi

    Sanju Samson plays a shot during the second T20I match against Afghanistan, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 16, 2026 12:34 IST

    Afghanistan T20I: Samson has his say, India take 2-0 lead

    Sanju Samson, right, starred for India with a 22-ball 57. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 16, 2026 24:54 IST

    With Varun injured, pressure on India’s secondary bowling options

    Nitish Kumar Reddy gestures during the T20I against Afghanistan. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 15, 2026 01:10 IST

    Bumrah returns as India thrash Afghanistan after Abhishek's assault in 1st T20I

    India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the dismissal of Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 14, 2026 04:08 IST

    Fit-again players will be given time to settle in: Shreyas ahead of first T20I

    India captain Shreyas Iyer (R) and Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran unveil the Friendship Cup trophy in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 13, 2026 01:17 IST

    Jasprit Bumrah back at full tilt in India nets, tests Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

    India's Jasprit Bumrah. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 12, 2026 01:05 IST

    Shafali 64 guides India women into final of Asia Cup

    Indian women’s cricket team. (BCCI Women/X)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 10, 2026 21:32 IST

    Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Room to improve as India face tricky Bangladesh

    Harmanpreet Kaur. (BCCI Women/X)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 17:03 IST

    Women’s Asia Cup: Spinners rule as India brush aside Pakistan

    Women’s Asia Cup: Spinners rule as India brush aside Pakistan
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 6, 2026 01:29 IST

    Mandhana makes it a record-breaking day against Hong Kong in Women's Asia Cup

    Smriti makes it a record-breaking day against Hong Kong
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 02:15 IST

    Asia Cup: Shafali, spinners help India get off to smooth start

    File image of Shafali Verma. (Getty Images)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 30, 2026 21:30 IST

    Aiming to set tone for next six months: Amol Muzumdar ahead of Asia Cup

    Aiming to set tone for next six months: Amol Muzumdar ahead of Asia Cup
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 30, 2026 24:39 IST

    Women's Asia Cup preview: India search for a T20 identity

    India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur at a press conference ahead of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 in UAE. (ACC)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 28, 2026 24:41 IST

    Inspired by Ravindra Jadeja, Abid Mushtaq spins his own web

    Left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq posing with the cup after Jammu & Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy victory in February, 2026. (Source pic)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 27, 2026 02:01 IST

    DPL: Where Delhi gets a rehearsal for the big league

    Central Delhi Kings captain Yash Dhull (R) and Purani Delhi 6 captain Aanuj Rawat at the Delhi Premier League Season 3 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. (D)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 01:01 IST

    Chungreng Koren, the fighter who epitomises Manipur’s warrior spirit

    Chungreng Koren will take on Japan’s Ryo Tajima in the bantamweight semi-final of Road to UFC. (Instagram)
    others
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 15:18 IST

    If there is high risk, there is also high reward: Priyansh Arya

    Priyansha Arya opening the innings for Outer Delhi Warriors at the Delhi Premier League at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. (DPL)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 15, 2026 01:37 IST

    Tour game: India warm-up for the sterner test against Sri Lanka

    Mumbai: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport ahead of the team's cricket tour of Sri Lanka, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_04_2026_000313A) (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 6, 2026 15:48 IST

    Ishan, Tilak fifties help India win, seal Zimbabwe T20I series

    Ishan Kishan scored a 44-ball 81 in the second T20I match against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club in Harare. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 25, 2026 16:32 IST
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