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 postsAustralia completed a resounding 3-0 series sweep against Bangladesh, thanks to stellar performances from Spencer Johnson and Mitchell Marsh. Johnson's record-breaking spell and Marsh's explosive batting ensured a dominant victory, as Johnson and Marsh star as Australia secure 3-0 sweep of T20I series, dismantling the home side with both bat and ball.
Following a masterful bowling performance on the final morning, Henry takes 11 as New Zealand romp to 253-run victory against England at The Oval to level the series in spectacular fashion.
Following recent disciplinary issues, Stokes, Atkinson set to return for third Test after Championship withdrawal as England looks to reshape their starting XI for the series decider against New Zealand.
In a crucial Group 2 encounter at Bristol, the West Indies have won the toss and elected to field, with Ashmini Munisar in as West Indies bowl vs Sri Lanka to bolster their spin attack.
In a spectacular display of power-hitting and historical milestones, Owen's 155 powers Freedom to victory even as Pollard overtakes Gayle to become the leading run-scorer in Men's T20 history during an unforgettable Major League Cricket encounter.
In a commanding display of discipline and tactical superiority, Siddle, Pretorius, Short lead Unicorns to comfortable win over the Texas Super Kings by seven wickets, securing their first victory of the season.
In a spectacular display of batting dominance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Yashasvi Jaiswal creates history, breaks Shikhar Dhawan's ODI record, and cements his status as the fastest Indian player to reach two centuries in the format.
In a candid admission, Josh Tongue has become the first England player to suggest that Tongue: England have missed Stokes in The Oval Test, as the hosts face a challenging situation with New Zealand closing in on a dominant victory.
Rehan, Kelly centuries put Leicestershire in commanding position as the Division One side eyes their first victory of the season against a struggling Yorkshire at Uptonsteel Grace Road.
A day of magnificent firsts saw a stunning Crane century, Norton five-for, leave Surrey in tatters at Cardiff. Mason Crane's gritty maiden century and Tom Norton's eye-catching maiden five-wicket haul spearheaded Glamorgan's remarkable turnaround, placing Surrey in a significant chokehold at Sophia Gardens after two days of intense County Championship action.
In an exciting County Championship clash, Stokes smokes 95 for Durham to signal his form, but Northants take command after a dominant bowling display by Ben Sanderson. Despite the England star's explosive knock at Chester-le-Street, the visitors ended Day 2 firmly in the driver's seat.
In a stunning display of skill and composure, Bangladesh shock Pakistan and eliminate them from T20 World Cup contention following a clinical 23-run victory in Southampton on Saturday.
