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 cricketing world reflects on a stellar career, it becomes clear that Ajinkya Rahane's Unique India Captaincy Record Will Be Hard to Surpass, standing as a testament to his tactical brilliance and unwavering composure under pressure.
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) playoff race is intensifying, with Dambulla, Colombo, Jaffna, Galle make late changes as playoffs race heats up, significantly impacting their qualification hopes. Teams are scrambling to adjust their squads amidst injuries, national duties, and strategic moves, creating a thrilling conclusion to the round-robin stage.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has openly stated, "Hazlewood: I'd love to play more with Scotty Boland," as he looks forward to his long-awaited Test comeback. With a crucial series against Bangladesh looming in Darwin, Hazlewood is eager to return to the national XI, navigating a competitive environment within Australia's formidable pace attack and hoping to combine forces with his esteemed colleague, Scott Boland, more frequently.
After leading the Trent Rockets to a convincing victory, England star Ben Duckett 'surprised' by dip in Hundred crowds and expressed his confusion regarding the underwhelming attendance figures witnessed during the early stages of the competition.
In a significant move for the upcoming domestic season, Adam Zampa joins Queensland, BBL club remains unknown as the veteran leg-spinner officially transitions his state cricket allegiance away from New South Wales.
The Sussex Sharks finally broke their winless streak in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, as Sharks off the mark as Tear leads stiff run-chase to secure a thrilling five-wicket victory over Essex at Arundel.
Lahiru Udara's unbeaten 126 leads Kandy Royals to 6-wicket win over Galle Gallants in an absolute thriller at the Lanka Premier League. With a display of pure power-hitting, Udara chased down a daunting 209-run target to secure victory with seven balls to spare.
In an enthralling London derby that saw both teams fight tooth and nail, the Match tied after Jones, Kelly shine in Spirit chase, resulting in an extraordinary shared points spectacle on a scorching afternoon in the capital. This thrilling encounter left fans on the edge of their seats, highlighting the competitive spirit of The Hundred.
In a commanding performance at Edgbaston, Ed Barnard stars for Bears as Surrey are undone, leading Warwickshire to a significant 45-run victory in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Barnard's magnificent century anchored a formidable total, while Olly Hannon-Dalby's five-wicket haul sealed a comprehensive win for the home side.
Duckett fires for Rockets as Welsh Fire fizzle to nine-wicket loss during a dominant display at Sophia Gardens, as the Trent Rockets effortlessly chased down a modest target to secure their second victory of the season.
In a display of pure cricketing resilience, Rhodes' epic century secures thrilling three-wicket win for Durham, overturning a precarious middle-order collapse to overcome Glamorgan at Gosforth in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
In a significant development for Afghanistan cricket, Shane McDermott, the seasoned former Australian wicketkeeper-batter, has officially been named the new assistant and fielding coach. This pivotal appointment sees Shane McDermott appointed Afghanistan assistant and fielding coach, bringing a wealth of international experience to the squad ahead of their crucial series against Ireland, signaling a strategic move to bolster the team's performance and elevate their game on the global stage.
