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 postsScoring your maiden Test century at home, can't believe it: Innocent Kaia shares his emotional journey after a match-winning performance that led Zimbabwe to a dominant victory over Bangladesh at the Harare Test.
Following a historic and physically punishing Test series victory against England, head coach Rob Walter hails NZ's 'pure grit and determination' to get the job done under extraordinary circumstances.
Zimbabwe's stand-in captain Richard Ngarava headed into the one-off Test match against Bangladesh with a singular, ambitious goal, stating "Ngarava: 'I walked into this Test match thinking about making history'". He and his team emerged victorious with a "quite special" win, securing their biggest triumph in the format by an innings and 85 runs, a testament to their collective determination and skill.
Bangladesh suffer heavy innings defeat to Zimbabwe in Harare Test, experiencing a stark contrast to their recent successes. After a commanding whitewash against Pakistan at home, the Tigers were thoroughly outplayed in the one-off Test, ultimately falling to a crushing innings and 85-run loss. This article examines the key moments that led to their comprehensive defeat and highlights Zimbabwe's dominant display.
Beth Mooney's exceptional unbeaten half-century, combined with a miserly and dominant display from Australia's spinners, ensured that Mooney, spinners take Australia to eighth T20 World Cup final. Their comprehensive eight-wicket victory over West Indies in a dramatic semi-final at The Oval showcased Australia's formidable strength in the tournament.
With English cricket processing the sudden departure of Ben Stokes from the international arena, all eyes are on his potential successor, Harry Brook. In a recent press conference, Brook: Test captaincy would be 'great honour', as focus turns to India T20I.
In a seismic shift for the Indian Premier League, the Aditya Birla-led consortium closes in on RCB acquisition following approval from the Competition Commission of India for a landmark USD 1.78 billion deal.
Dottin bats at No. 8 after medical issue in semi-final - In a dramatic turn of events during the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia, Deandra Dottin bats at No. 8 after medical issue concerns threatened her participation in the crucial clash.
'Not embarrassing, but depressing' - Shreyas rues series loss against Ireland after India's unexpected 2-0 defeat. The captain opens up about the team's tactical failures and the lessons learned from being outplayed by the Irish side.
The stage is set at The Oval as an Unchanged Australia bowl against West Indies in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup, following Sophie Molineux's decision to field first on a green-tinged pitch.
Bowlers, Kaia lead Zimbabwe to their biggest Test win as the home side secured a dominant victory by an innings and 85 runs against Bangladesh in Harare, marking a historic achievement for the nation.
In a development that has sent ripples across the cricketing globe, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar Reacts After Ben Stokes Announces Shock International Retiremen. The England stalwart decided to hang up his boots, marking the end of a transformative era for English cricket.
