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 their final group stage clash in Bristol, Pakistan bat against Netherlands; bring in Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan as both teams look to register their first victory of the tournament.
In the wake of India's unprecedented T20I defeat to Ireland, young Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma offered a candid assessment, stating, "Abhishek: 'The areas Ireland bowled in as a unit were much better than us'." Despite his blistering 49 off 20 balls, Sharma highlighted Ireland's superior execution and adaptation to the challenging Belfast conditions, which ultimately dictated the outcome of the match.
The cricketing world is buzzing as India's playing XI and game plans under scrutiny as Ireland dream big of securing a historic bilateral series victory in Belfast. Following a rare collapse in their previous encounter, the visitors face intense pressure to redeem their reputation and protect an impressive streak of undefeated series.
In a dramatic encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Couch and Pretorius take Unicorns past Orcas in scrappy, see-saw contest that will be remembered as one of the most unpredictable matches of the MLC 2026 season.
In a dramatic finish at the Vitality Blast, Chris Wood seals Hampshire win with bat after starring with ball, guiding the Hawks to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Yorkshire.
In a spectacular display of power hitting, Munsey fires Nottinghamshire to victory at Kent during the first-ever Vitality Blast Crossover match held at Canterbury, securing a crucial four-wicket win for the Outlaws.
Heartbreak for Scotland as SL clinch thriller to stay alive in the 2026 T20 World Cup, as a tense finish in Manchester saw Sri Lanka overcome a spirited Scottish side to keep their semi-final dreams narrowly within reach.
In a blistering display of power hitting at Edgbaston, Malik magic sets up Warwickshire for midlands bragging rights, as the Bears secured a commanding 59-run victory over the Worcestershire Rapids in a thrilling Vitality Men's Blast encounter.
In a commanding display of T20 cricket at Hove, Jacks, Philippe fire as Surrey keep Sussex in doldrums, chasing down a target of 172 with seven wickets and over four overs to spare to revitalize their Vitality Blast campaign.
In an exciting Vitality Blast encounter, Crane, Dickson keep Glamorgan in knockouts contention after securing a convincing six-wicket victory over Middlesex. A stellar four-wicket haul from Mason Crane and an unbeaten half-century from Sean Dickson ensured the Welsh county maintained their excellent form across all formats.
Liam Livingstone's sensational 74-run innings ensured Livingstone headlines powerhouse Lancashire victory as the Lightning outclassed Leicestershire Foxes by five wickets in a thrilling Vitality Blast encounter. On a sun-drenched Uptonsteel County Ground, Lancashire's international-studded lineup proved too formidable, chasing down the Foxes' 156 for 7 with seven balls to spare, showcasing their dominant form early in the season.
In a commanding display of cricket at Edgbaston, Freeborn, Perrin fifties lay platform for Warwickshire's first win of the season, securing a convincing 42-run victory over Surrey in the Vitality Blast women's competition.
