The heart is where Team India is!

Sharmistha Gooptu in London The day before yesterday, I had been practically the sole Indian reporter…

Rainy day at Lord’s — watching the pitch, cups of hot chocolate and watching football on the giant screen

Sharmistha Gooptu at Lord’s I woke up to a deluging and wet morning here in London,…

India women cricketers – the media’s step children

Yesterday, covering the India women’s match day minus one practice and press conference was a revelation;…

World IVF Day – Athletes and their choice and timing in making the parenthood decision

Sharmistha Gooptu Some days from now, on July 25th, World IVF Day will be celebrated. A…

To be Gautam Gambhir on Day 5 at Lord’s – the morning diary

Sharmistha Gooptu in London It was almost 10 this morning at Lord’s. Unlike other days, the…

Lord’s, and India asking for Lagaan from the English – the morning diary

Sharmistha Gooptu in London As India and England stood evenly poised at the end of the…

The trials and travails of live coverage: This time at Lord’s

Sharmistha Gooptu in London Today, I was watching from my place at the head of the…

Red Day in memory of Ruth Strauss – Lord’s diary

Sharmistha Gooptu in London We are at Lord’s for India versus England – the third test…

Lord’s -the morning diary- the battle of all battles

Sharmistha Gooptu in London Lord’s is the king of all battles and today it is the…

ENG v IND: The Lord’s diary – India practice, net bowlers, fans and chicken biryani for lunch

Sharmistha Gooptu in London It’s not only the Lord’s Test, starting tomorrow, that’s heated up the…