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 a pivotal encounter at the Women's T20 World Cup, Scotland bowl, England pick Dunkely to replace injured Sciver-Brunt after the England captain was ruled out due to a recurring calf issue.
In the world of cricket, achieving the status of Most Player of the Series awards for India in ODIs: Shubman Gill joins Rohit Sharma to highlight a monumental shift in the national team's batting hierarchy. This prestigious accolade is reserved for those who demonstrate unrelenting consistency and match-winning prowess over an entire campaign, and Gill’s rapid ascent now places him alongside some of the greatest legends to have ever graced the 50-over format.
In a significant Group 1 encounter at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton, Bangladesh bat; Pakistan bring back Rubab, Jabeen in a strategic move. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat, aiming to capitalize on a favorable wicket, while Pakistan, facing a must-win scenario, have made crucial changes to their lineup.
The 2026 T20 World Cup reaches a critical juncture this Sunday, presenting a golden chance for West Indies and India to take big step towards semi-finals qualification with pivotal victories in Bristol and Manchester.
Australia showcased their formidable power by posting the joint-highest total in women's T20 World Cup history against the Netherlands. However, the resounding victory and record score were notably overshadowed as a Mooney back issue dampens Australia's record score against Netherlands, raising concerns over star opener Beth Mooney's fitness.
In the history of international cricket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Only three bowlers have conquered Chepauk with ODI five-fors, cementing their names in the venue's storied record books.
Mitchell fifty guides New Zealand's lead past 400 runs as the Black Caps ruthlessly extended their advantage over England during a pivotal fourth morning at The Oval.
In a blistering display of fast bowling, Prasidh grabs five in Chennai, Afghanistan fold for 218 during a dominant performance by the Indian team in the third ODI.
Cricket fans were quick to notice the absence of senior wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul from India's playing XI for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. This article provides the definitive answer to **Explained: Why KL Rahul is missing the 3rd ODI against Afghanistan**, confirming it's not an injury but a strategic move by the team management.
In a strategic move at the toss, the Netherlands opt to bowl under cloud, Gardner back, Hamilton in for a revamped Australia side in today's highly anticipated T20 World Cup encounter.
Baartman knocks Freedom down before Orcas batters complete comprehensive win in a high-octane Major League Cricket clash, as Seattle successfully chased down a massive target with 14 balls to spare in Dallas.
Munro and Holder lead Knight Riders past Unicorns in 14-overs a side contest, setting the stage for a dramatic campaign start in Dallas as the Knight Riders secured a hard-fought seven-wicket victory.
