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

India women’s U-19 Cup winners for emerging Asia event

The eight-nation U-23 Emerging Asia Cup will be played in Hong Kong from June 12 to 21

Image used for representational purpose(Getty Images)
Published on May 29, 2023 09:05 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab’s Taniyaa banks on domestic cricket success for comeback

For Taniyaa Bhatia who had been a permanent face behind the wickets in the Indian women’s cricket team, it was disappointing to lose the berth

Since her ODI and T20 debut for India in 2018, Taniyaa blossomed and surged as a wicket-keeper, holding the record for the most catches and stumpings for India in T20 cricket. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on May 23, 2023 01:10 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

WPL effect: Spurt in women’s T20 leagues across India

IPL sparked multiple state leagues and the inaugural WPL seems to be having a similar effect, giving women cricketers playing and earning opportunities

WPL effect: Spurt in women’s T20 leagues across India(BCCI)
Published on May 21, 2023 07:54 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Prabhsimran Singh and all about a sporting joint family

While the young PBKS batter hit a maiden IPL ton against DC, cousin Anmolpreet plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad and his two sisters are national handball players

Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh (Rahul Singh)
Published on May 14, 2023 10:10 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

IPL 2023: Abhishek Sharma looking to better his game under Brian Lara

The SRH opener has compiled 870 runs in 44 IPL matches at an average of 24.17. Abhishek has a strike rate of 138.98.

Abhishek Sharma plays a shot against Rajasthan Royals(IPL Twitter)
Published on May 08, 2023 07:41 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Jitesh makes the most of his promotion

He was not the first choice before the start of the season but the PBKS batter is making the most of the opportunity.

Mohali: Punjab Kings batter Jitesh Sharma plays a shot during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, in Mohali, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) (PTI05_03_2023_000414B)(PTI)
Published on May 04, 2023 10:14 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Ishan, Surya fireworks carry MI to impressive win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2023

The MI batters hit rapid fifties and raised a century partnership to chase down PBKS’ 214 in Mohali, led by Livingstone's 41-ball 82 not out.

Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, in Mohali(PTI)
Published on May 04, 2023 12:04 AM IST
By, Mohali

Punjab leggie Mayank hoping to spin back into focus this IPL

Punjab leg-spinner Mayank Markande has taken 10 wickets in a promising start to the 2023 IPL season after hardly getting opportunities for four seasons

In the current IPL season, 25-year-old Mayank Markande has played six of the eight Sunrisers Hyderabad matches, scalping 10 wickets. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 03, 2023 02:09 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

SRH’s Mayank Markande hoping to spin back into focus

The leg-spinner has taken 10 wickets in a promising start to the 2023 IPL season after hardly getting opportunities for four seasons.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Mayank Markande celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals batter Priyam Garg(PTI)
Published on Apr 30, 2023 10:21 PM IST

From Sydney to Chandigarh, ex-cricketers return to give back to roots

Munish Soni, who owns Premium Aussies, a team representing Australia in the USA Cricket Board-backed American Premiere T20 League, is looking for talented cricketers and coaches from the region.

Brothers Munish Soni (right) and Amit Soni, both former cricketers, are in Chandigarh to trace talented cricketers and coaches for their Premium Aussies team ahead of the second American Premiere T20 League in December. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 02:01 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Time running out for PBKS as Sam Curran continues to misfire

With six games gone in the ongoing IPL, Sam Curran is yet to make an impression.

With the bat, he has managed just 87 runs so far.(AFP)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 10:31 PM IST

Woman climber Baljeet Kaur found alive in Nepal

Baljeet Kaur, a prominent Indian woman climber, was found alive on Tuesday, a day after she went missing near Camp IV of Mt Annapurna while descending from the summit point.

Baljeet Kaur, a prominent Indian woman climber, was found alive on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:33 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Little steps in the right direction

The 24-year-old, who became the first active Ireland player to play in the IPL, has been learning the ropes very quickly at GT

Gujarat Titans bowler Joshua Little (PTI)
Published on Apr 18, 2023 10:03 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Himachal mountaineer Baljeet Kaur rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

28-year-old record-holding climber, who belongs to Plasta Panjrol village near Solan in Himachal Pradesh, had gone missing on Tuesday above Camp IV while she was descending from the top as she scaled the peak without using supplemental oxygen

Mountaineer Baljeet Kaur, 28, was rescued hours after going missing above Camp IV of Mt Annapurna in Nepal on Monday while she was descending from the top. She scaled the peak without using supplemental oxygen. (HT file photo)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:08 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta

Chandigarh youth embark on gully to cricketing success

As many as 2,800 teenagers from 200 teams found themselves engaged in the U-14 to U-18 cricket meet, aimed at steering Chandigarh’s youth away from falling into drugs and crime

Players in action at the ongoing T-10 Gully Cricket tennis-ball tournament in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 12:45 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Game on as Mohali gets back in reckoning to host World Cup matches

Sources from the PCA said the association is soon going to receive funds from the BCCI, with secretary Jay Shah now interested in scheduling some World Cup games in Mohali

Earlier reports had hinted at the PCA Stadium in Mohali being denied hosting any ODI World Cup games. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 06:34 PM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Mohali

Mohit Sharma is back where he belongs

The pacer turned in a superb show for GT in their match against PBKS on Thursday

Mohit Sharma bowls during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans.(PTI)
Published on Apr 14, 2023 06:10 PM IST
By, Mohali

GT resume normal service, back to winning ways

They shrugged aside the loss to KKR in their last game to beat PBKS easily.

Rahul Tewatia of Gujarat Titans scores to win the Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in Mohali, India, Thursday, April 13, 2023. (AP Photo/ Surjeet Yadav)(AP)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 04:57 AM IST

Shorter run-up, increase in pace does the trick for Arshdeep

To improve pace and accuracy, Arshdeep reduced his run-up from 30m to 25m. The change worked as he was bowling well past 140kph against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Hyderabad, Apr 09 (ANI): Punjab Kings Arshdeep Singh celebrates the dismissal of Sunrisers Hyderabad Harry Brook during their match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, in Hyderabad on Sunday. (ANI Photo/ Digital Restriction)
(Punjab Kings Twitter)
Published on Apr 13, 2023 12:02 AM IST
By, Mohali

PBKS beat KKR in game marred by flickering floodlights, rain

Rajapaksa (32-ball 50) and pacer Arshdeep (3/19) led Punjab’s efforts, but KKR were also undone by a long stoppage before rain.

PBKS players in action(IPL)
Published on Apr 01, 2023 09:43 PM IST
By, Mohali

PBKS vs KKR: Rain could spoil IPL's return to Mohali in gloomy weather update

PBKS and KKR will hope their first tie does take place and they are able to test their players going into the grueling tournament

Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan with coaching staff during a practice session ahead of the IPL 2023(PTI)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 11:29 AM IST
By, Mohali

Seasoned Raza hopes to make a mark in maiden IPL

The 36-year-old PBKS all-rounder, having had successful stints in franchise cricket across the world, is confident of a successful start to his IPL career.

Sikandar Raza was purchased by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2023 Auction.
Published on Mar 30, 2023 09:18 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Selected for U-16 national camp, Chandigarh cricketer Balraj Singh braces for his new innings

Aged 16, Balraj Singh impressed all and sundry with his batting prowess at the Vijay Merchant Trophy for the U-16; he posted 485 runs in five games — including a standout knock of 176 runs for the Chandigarh team

Cricketer Balraj Singh trains at the DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 03:49 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Grace brings her force to WPL

The UP Warriorz's Aussie match-winner lit up the win over Gujarat Giants on Sunday; sister Laura plays for Delhi Capitals

 Grace hit two sixes and a four off Annabel Sutherland to clinch victory.(Women's Premier League (WPL) Twi)
Published on Mar 06, 2023 10:54 PM IST

Cricketing stars, golfers, Chandigarh trainer fits the bill for all

A level-1 TPI-certified golf fitness professional, Diwan works at Chandigarh Golf Range and has accompanied Jeev Milkha Singh to foreign tours

(From left) Golfer Aadil Bedi, Chandigarh-based fitness trainer Sagar Diwan and cricketer Shubman Gill. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 01, 2023 12:28 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Amarjit Singh is the new PCA president

After a gap of four months, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) now has a president

Preet Mohinder Singh Banga and Sunil Gupta were elected as vice-president and treasurer unanimously, respectively. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 26, 2023 04:00 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Mohali

India fall short by a few inches

Harmanpreet Kaur’s run out in the 15th over of India’s chase plays a crucial role in Australia’s five-run semi-final victory

Australia's Megan Schutt celebrates a wicket with teammates during a T20I match against India in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, at Newlands, in Cape Town.(ICC Twitter)
Updated on Feb 24, 2023 12:01 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

T20 World Cup: India hope aggression pays off versus champions Australia

Wicketkeeper-finisher Richa Ghosh says winning the mental battle will be as important against their formidable semi-final rivals if India are to reach the Women’s T20 World Cup title clash

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will have to look past the fact that they are playing Australia.(Getty Images)
Published on Feb 22, 2023 09:14 PM IST

Harmanpreet Kaur searching for form as Australia wait in World T20 semis

The India skipper has been a shadow of the hard-hitting batter, scoring at better than run-a-ball only in one of the four matches so far in South Africa

India's Harmanpreet Kaur (AP)
Updated on Feb 21, 2023 10:21 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh cricketer Harnoor Singh Pannu trusting the process after year of highs and lows

While being denied a spot in the Chandigarh Ranji Trophy team this year, Harnoor played in the U-25 Col CK Nayudu Trophy and scored 652 runs in seven games including twin double centuries

Cricketer Harnoor Singh at Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36, Chandigarh. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)
Updated on Feb 20, 2023 10:37 AM IST
ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh
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