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.
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Tom Westley marks landmark Essex appearance with match-winning century, leading his side to a dramatic nine-run victory over the Derbyshire Falcons in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
Defending champions Worcestershire hold nerve against Hampshire in a thrilling Metro Bank One-Day Cup encounter at New Road, securing a nail-biting four-run victory to preserve their perfect group stage record.
In a momentous clash at Trent Bridge, De Klerk, Kelly seal London Spirit's first win after Kapp stars with ball, marking a historic victory for the side in The Hundred as they edged past Trent Rockets in a tense chase.
In a thoroughly dominant display at Hove, Luxton, Coad excel as Yorkshire rout Sussex by 184 runs under the DLS method in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. A sensational century from William Luxton and a career-best five-wicket haul from Ben Coad propelled Yorkshire to their second win in three matches while leaving Sussex winless.
Hope holds firm as Pakistan strike four before lunch in a gripping morning session that saw the visitors seize control of the Test match while Shai Hope anchored the West Indies innings.
A masterful bowling performance spearheaded by Naavya Sharma and Toby Roland-Jones, complemented by Josh De Caires' unbeaten knock, saw Sharma, Roland-Jones, De Caires lead Middlesex rout of Glamorgan in a commanding Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixture. Middlesex secured their third consecutive victory by bowling out Glamorgan for a paltry 66 runs, their lowest ever List-A score against the Lord's tenants, before chasing the target down with ease at the Brunton Memorial Ground.
In an exhilarating display of power hitting that kept a capacity crowd on the edge of their seats, Birmingham Phoenix soar beyond Trent Rockets in Edgbaston slugfest to secure a 10-run victory in a match defined by record-breaking aggression.
In a thrilling encounter at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, Joshua Thomas delivered a career-best List A score of 97 not out, helping Somerset clinch their inaugural victory in this season's Metro Bank One-Day Cup. His remarkable innings ensured that Thomas drives Somerset as van Buuren fights in vain for Gloucestershire, with the hosts securing a hard-fought 35-run win.
Alex Lees leads the way as Durham power to second straight win in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, delivering a masterful century to secure a comprehensive 72-run victory over Sussex Sharks.
In an exciting Metro Bank One-Day Cup fixture at Canterbury, Finch, Benjamin clinch Kent win over Northants by five wickets, successfully chasing down 254 thanks to composed half-centuries and a clutch team performance.
In a display of clinical bowling and ruthless efficiency, the Trent Rockets ease to win after downing Birmingham Phoenix for 64 in their opening fixture of The Hundred at Edgbaston, securing a dominant nine-wicket victory.
