Articles by Shantanu Srivastava
Batsmen’s mindset key to tackling pink ball: Gautam Gambhir
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that batsmen can counter the challenge the pink ball throws up due to its prodigious movement, if they had the right mindset and stuck to basics.
![India Blue Captain Gautam Gambhir during the Practice session at Saheed Vijay PathikSports Complex.(Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO) India Blue Captain Gautam Gambhir during the Practice session at Saheed Vijay PathikSports Complex.(Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/08/29/Pictures/cricket_ddc80598-6d98-11e6-93fb-3c3e574fb2a6.jpg)
Published on Aug 29, 2016 09:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, Greater Noida
From red to white and now pink: The evolution of the humble cricket ball
Nothing dictates the course of a match, especially of the longer version, than the humble round thing weighing five ounces.
![Different coloured cricket balls used for different types of matches are displayed on the ground ahead of the first multi-day match to use pink cricket balls at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on June 18, 2016.(AFP) Different coloured cricket balls used for different types of matches are displayed on the ground ahead of the first multi-day match to use pink cricket balls at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on June 18, 2016.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/08/23/Pictures/india-cricket-pink-ball_922f73d6-6916-11e6-8382-bd2fa398f652.jpg)
Published on Aug 23, 2016 03:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Humiliation of London Olympics has brought us here: Sreejesh
India hockey skipper believes his team is fully capable to do something special in Rio as he opens up about his Olympics plans
![India men's Hockey team captain P R Sreejesh (L) is not fretting too much over the tough pool that the Asian champions are placed in . (Photo by Mohd Zakir/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) India men's Hockey team captain P R Sreejesh (L) is not fretting too much over the tough pool that the Asian champions are placed in . (Photo by Mohd Zakir/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/08/03/Pictures/indian-men-2016-hockey-for-rio-olympics_f6ff7978-595d-11e6-8ec9-11a86e94b7e9.jpg)
Published on Aug 03, 2016 03:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava
At Rio, an improved India can turn back the clock
India are grouped with Argentina, Canada, Germany, Ireland and Netherlands. Apart from Netherlands and Germany, all teams in the pool are ranked below India, who occupy fifth place in FIH rankings. All that, however, will cease to matter when teams enter the Olympic Hockey Centre come August 6.
![India hockey skipper PR Sreejesh.(PTI) India hockey skipper PR Sreejesh.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/07/21/Pictures/_9dd5633e-4f0e-11e6-85e3-522dd231fa74.jpg)
Updated on Jul 21, 2016 12:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Under-fire DDCA refutes criticism, wants to form ‘Happiness Committee’
Delhi cricket association, heavily criticised by Justice Mukul Mudgal in his report to the Delhi high court, wants to set up a happiness committee.
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Updated on Jul 12, 2016 09:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava
Miffed Rani ‘heartbroken’ after ouster
In her absence, forward Rani Rampal is expected to lead the India women’s hockey team at the Rio Olympics
![Ritu Rani (second from right) was dropped from the Olympic squad for indifferent form and ‘attitude’ problems.(PTI) Ritu Rani (second from right) was dropped from the Olympic squad for indifferent form and ‘attitude’ problems.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/07/10/Pictures/ioa-event-ambassador-announce-sponsor-and-goodwill_a4555328-46b6-11e6-b0f4-7520104944f6.jpg)
Published on Jul 10, 2016 09:34 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
‘Wise man’ Abaka sees fight night as stepping stone to Rio Olympics
At 34, Kenya’s World Military Games Bronze medallist would qualify as an elder statesman on the boxing circuit.
![Nickson Abaka says his experience will be key in the bout against Vikas Krishan.(PTI) Nickson Abaka says his experience will be key in the bout against Vikas Krishan.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/06/11/Pictures/pro-boxing-night-announced_2a8a3e74-2fa4-11e6-ae51-029221314c47.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2016 12:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Vikas seeks professional boxing route to Rio Olympics
The 2014 Asian Games bronze-medallist will make his professional debut in the satellite town on Saturday against Kenya’s World Military Games bronze medallist Nickson Abaka.
![Vikas Yadav and Nickson Abaka of Kenya during the weigh-in in New Delhi on Friday, a day before the first AIBA Pro Boxing Night in the country.(PTI) Vikas Yadav and Nickson Abaka of Kenya during the weigh-in in New Delhi on Friday, a day before the first AIBA Pro Boxing Night in the country.(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/06/11/Pictures/pro-boxing-night-announced_29eb377a-2f9a-11e6-ae51-029221314c47.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2016 11:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Happy to mentor, Nehra undecided on India bowling coach role
India paceman Ashish Nehra has stood out as a mentor as well, but the 37-year-old whose name has also been mentioned in connection with the India bowling coach’s job, says he has not made any decision on turning a coach.
![Seasoned India pacer, Ashish Nehra, impressed both as a bowler and mentor for Sunrisers Hyderabad, whose pace attack played a crucial role in their victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL final on May 29.(AFP) Seasoned India pacer, Ashish Nehra, impressed both as a bowler and mentor for Sunrisers Hyderabad, whose pace attack played a crucial role in their victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL final on May 29.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_640x362/HT/p2/2016/05/20/Pictures/cricket-t20-ipl-ind-mumbai-hyderabad_02b74b0e-1e50-11e6-a451-36c3a3fdf989.jpg)
Updated on Jun 01, 2016 09:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Nawab of Najafgarh Virender Sehwag at peace with cricket retirement
For someone who had his fans on the edge of the seat during his playing days, Virender Sehwag is content after walking away from the game without any fanfare
Updated on Dec 30, 2015 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
These Delhi schools are driving the wrestling renaissance
Recent Olympic wins have sent youngsters from across the region flocking to Delhi's wrestling schools. What they need now is help from the state to improve their chances abroad.
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Updated on Aug 09, 2015 02:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava
India's Special Olympics athletes live in packed, understaffed home
The Asha Kiran home houses 10 athletes who will represent India at the Special Olympics in Los Angeles, starting July 25. As of March 5, 2015, 7 inmates have died at Asha Kiran. The facility, however, told HT that all deaths were due to "natural causes." An RTI inquiry revealed that 51 inmates of the home died in 2014.
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Updated on Jun 20, 2015 07:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
India's Special Olympics athletes: Gaining identity through sport
Ten athletes from New Delhi's Asha Kiran Home for Mentally Retarded Persons are part of the 240-member, US-bound contingent that will represent India at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles beginning on July 25.
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Updated on Jun 20, 2015 07:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Curtly Ambrose: An extraordinary gentleman
Curtly Ambrose, who claimed 405 Test wickets, lists not being able to bowl to Sachin Tendulkar enough as one of his main regrets.
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Updated on May 23, 2015 10:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
WC Special: Dhoni, see where your success has made a mark
Blame it on the burgeoning clout of T20s or call it the need of the hour, given that 300-plus run chases do not exactly make sides nervous these days, a 'keeper-batsman is increasingly becoming more of a batsman who can keep.
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Updated on Jan 29, 2015 11:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Let's football: ISL gets game's foot soldiers talking in India
To expect the moon from the maiden season of ISL would be reckless because it will take time to occupy mind space. Young footballers in the nation's capital are pragmatic enough to acknowledge that.
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Updated on Dec 06, 2014 02:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi