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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

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)

Cricket

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

Chandigarh

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)

Cricket

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)

Cricket

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

Chandigarh

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)

Chandigarh

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)

Chandigarh

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)

Cricket

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.

Chandigarh

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)

Other Sports

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)

Football

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

Cricket

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)

Cricket

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)

Cricket

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

Chandigarh

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

Cricket

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)

Cricket

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

Chandigarh

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)

Chandigarh

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

Chandigarh

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

Chandigarh

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)

Cricket

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)

Cricket

Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:57 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Women’s Test: Sneh Rana scalps 10, India beat SA by 10 wickets

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt (122) led SA’s defiant second innings effort before home spinners sealed the win on Day 4 in Chennai

India women celebrate after defeating South Africa on the 4th and last day of the one-off Test against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Jul 01, 2024 09:33 PM IST

ByShalini GuptaShalini Gupta

Sneh Rana snaps up 8 wickets, SA follow on in Chennai Test

India's off-spinner Sneh Rana shines in Test cricket, taking 8 wickets on Day 3 against South Africa. SA fights back with Luus scoring maiden Test century.

Sneh Rana celebrates one of her eight wickets in the first innings in Chennai on Sunday. (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 30, 2024 08:57 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

India vs South Africa: Sneh Rana strikes after hosts notch record total

Hosts declare on 603/6, the highest innings total in women’s Tests, before leaving SA struggling on Day 2 at Chepauk

India's Sneh Rana celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Anneke Bosch during Day 2 of the one-off women's Test. (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Jun 29, 2024 08:46 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Shafali smashes double ton on record-breaking day

India reach 525/4 in 98 overs on the opening day of the one-off Test against South Africa in Chennai

India’s Shafali Verma celebrates her double century during the one-off Test against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. (PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:26 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Confident India hope to dominate in Chennai

Armed with quality spin options, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will look to thrive on the Chepauk track in the one-off Test

India women's Priya Punia during a practice session ahead of the one-off Test against South Africa in Chennai on Thursday. (PTI)

Cricket

Published on Jun 27, 2024 10:06 PM IST

ByShalini GuptaShalini Gupta

Women’s ODI series: Mandhana falls for 90 as India sweep SA series 3-0

Opener was out 10 short of a third century in a row but the hosts cap their domination with a six-wicket win in the final ODI.

Cricket

Published on Jun 23, 2024 10:19 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Women’s ODI: India snatch 4-run win over SA, win series

Centuries by Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Wolvaardt and Kapp made it a high-scoring second women’s ODI. India won series 2-0

India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana celebrate the dismissal of South Africa Women's Sune Luus during the 2nd ODI, at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday(BCCIWomen - X)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:02 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

“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.

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt (122) led SA’s defiant second innings effort before home spinners sealed the win on Day 4 in Chennai

India's off-spinner Sneh Rana shines in Test cricket, taking 8 wickets on Day 3 against South Africa. SA fights back with Luus scoring maiden Test century.

Hosts declare on 603/6, the highest innings total in women’s Tests, before leaving SA struggling on Day 2 at Chepauk

India reach 525/4 in 98 overs on the opening day of the one-off Test against South Africa in Chennai

Armed with quality spin options, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will look to thrive on the Chepauk track in the one-off Test

Opener was out 10 short of a third century in a row but the hosts cap their domination with a six-wicket win in the final ODI.

Centuries by Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Wolvaardt and Kapp made it a high-scoring second women’s ODI. India won series 2-0

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