Anand Krishnamurthy is a senior cricket correspondent for The Hindu, celebrated for his deep knowledge of Tamil Nadu’s rich cricketing soil and the art of spin bowling. A Loyola College, Chennai graduate, he grew up watching the wizardry of local spinners on the Chepauk turf and has since dedicated his career to unpacking the tactical nuances of the turning ball. Anand covers the Indian team across formats and is a familiar presence at Ranji Trophy matches, where he scouts emerging talent from the south. His IPL analysis is widely read for its blend of statistical insight and on‑ground reporting. A recipient of the S. Rangarajan Memorial Award and his newspaper’s top sports honour, Anand is also the custodian of a growing digital archive of Indian cricket statistics, which he draws upon to enrich every piece. He believes that behind every great delivery lies a story of preparation, patience, and place.
0 postsIn a display of grit and positive intent, the SLC XI frustrate India seamers on opening day of tour game, finishing at 363 for 8 in a sweltering encounter at the NCC in Colombo.
After a grueling period of transition, Daren Sammy and West Indies find the success they were looking for through tactical discipline and a renewed commitment to batting longevity in the Test arena.
In a strategic move to capitalize on early conditions, Ireland opt to bowl, hand out three debuts, and look to make their mark against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Bready.
In a thrilling conclusion to the voting period, Travis Head beats Carey by one vote to claim back-to-back Allan Border Medals, cementing his status as one of Australia's most influential cricketers.
The cricketing fraternity recently gathered to celebrate excellence, as Athapaththu and Nissanka win top honours at Sri Lanka Cricket awards during a glittering ceremony that honored the best performers of the 2025 calendar year.
Teague Wyllie delivered a commanding performance with a century while clinical bowling ensured that a Wyllie hundred and late wickets put Bangladesh under pressure during the second day of their warm-up match in Darwin.
KL Rahul leads Indians in tour game with Gill out injured after the designated captain sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during training. With the BCCI medical team closely monitoring Gill's progress, India faces a growing list of injury concerns ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
As Ollie Pope dines out on Test recall following a surprise phone call from England selector Marcus North, the Surrey batter reflects on his unexpected return to the national squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
Raza's sixes knock Spirit out after feisty London derby as MI London successfully executed the highest successful run chase at Lord's, eliminating London Spirit from the competition in front of a record crowd.
In a dramatic turn of events at Lord's, Melie Kerr rescues MI London from 64 for 8 to seal long-awaited first win against the London Spirit in a thrilling three-run victory.
English all-rounder Sam Curran in line for Test comeback, could return for third Pakistan Test after selector Marcus North confirmed he missed initial selection due to physical niggles rather than tactical exclusion.
In a significant move for the remainder of the season, Noman Ali signs six-match deal with Lancashire, bringing his wealth of international experience to the County Championship as the club eyes a late push for promotion.
