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 postsAs the threat of inclement weather hangs over the second Test in Colombo, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel doesn't rule out India enforcing follow-on as rain looms in Colombo, signaling a potential shift in tactical priorities to ensure a result.
The emergence of viral mobile phone footage showing Brydon Carse in police custody has underscored a harsh reality: a new normal dawning for England after Carse night out, where the off-field conduct of international cricketers is under constant, unforgiving surveillance by the public.
In a significant development from the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando find themselves in hot water. Both players have been Jaiswal and Asitha penalised after on-field confrontation in Colombo Test, facing fines and demerit points for their 'inappropriate physical contact' during Sunday's play, sparking discussions about on-field discipline in international cricket.
After a decorated journey that spanned nearly two decades across domestic and international arenas, veteran legspinner Karn Sharma, 38, calls time on India and domestic career.
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has publicly advocated for structural changes in the sport, stating that Gambhir 'ideally' wants three-match Test series to ensure that cricket narratives have the necessary time to unfold and allow teams to recover from initial setbacks.
In a significant blow to South Africa's preparations for the upcoming international cricket season, pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada suffers right hamstring injury during winter training, casting doubt on his availability for the high-stakes matches ahead.
In a display of renewed focus and technical discipline, Zak Crawley makes 81 on return to first-class cricket, anchoring Kent's batting lineup on a weather-interrupted opening day against Middlesex.
Haines, Booth share honours with Edgbaston wildlife on truncated day as a heavily weather-affected opening round of the Rothesay County Championship at Edgbaston leaves the title-chasing sides locked in a tense stalemate.
In a significant blow to their title defense, the St Lucia Kings lose Noor Ahmad for CPL 2026 after ACB revokes his NOC, forcing the franchise to turn to New Zealand's Tim Seifert as a replacement for the remainder of the tournament.
Ollie Robinson's trajectory in English Test cricket this summer has been nothing short of remarkable. From a recalled outsider to a frontline spearhead, Robinson moves from luxury to necessity, as England regroup around him. His recent stellar performances have solidified his position, proving indispensable amidst a period of significant change and challenge for the team.
In a display of sheer dominance, the USA qualify for third straight Under-19 women's T20 World Cup after finishing an unbeaten run in the Americas qualifiers held in the Cayman Islands.
Australia's modern red-ball dominance is defined by elite pace bowling, highlighted by the elite group of 3 Active Australian Bowlers With 300 or More Test Wickets who continue to dismantle batting lineups around the world.
